There is a saying that goes something like this:  “Instead of worrying about the destination, focus on the journey… for it’s the journey that is truly important.”  So in that spirit, I’m going to focus on a fun way to journey across PA, wherever your final destination may be:  traveling via Amtrak.
Spring fever sent my [...]

The Philadelphia Flower Show is a grown-up gardener’s paradise, and it can be a wonderland of discovery and delight for children as well. The larger-than-life displays offer a unique setting in which to engage youngsters in the beauty of the natural world and ignite a lifelong passion for its precious plant life. The theme for [...]

It’s time for the overwhelming visual cacophony that is the Philadelphia Flower Show, with displays that suspend disbelief in a combination Cirque du Soleil-Mummers Parade riot of color and structure.
This grandmommy of all flower shows, now in its 182nd year, offers a globe-trotting theme “Passport to the World.” The show opens Feb. 28 and runs [...]

Is there anything better than a best friend who knows exactly what you want? I was in Philadelphia for the weekend and asked my friend to take me somewhere good for dinner. We ate at the Bellini Grill, which had great Italian food for under $20, but then she didn’t let me order dessert. Umm…what [...]

Philadelphia’s South Street is a well known destination for visitors interested in exploring a hip, urban, funky spot at any hour of the day. One of our favorite destinations is Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a fantastical creation by an iconic artistic figure in the Philadelphia community, Isaiah Zagar. Click here to view our photos taken during [...]

One nice thing about living close to Philadelphia is that no matter what I feel like doing I can usually find it, and last Sunday I felt it was time to take in a good dose of nature and I discovered a place to do it located only minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport. Now you might be [...]

For years, my husband has lamented the lack of authentic German beer halls in the City of Philadelphia. It is indeed odd for a city with such a rich tradition of German immigrants.
The first German immigrants came to Philadelphia more than three hundred years ago in the late 17th century. While a number [...]

The Chester County Mommy Bloggers recently visited the Sun & Earth plant in King of Prussia, PA.  Sun & Earth, is a leader in making strong, effective, non-toxic and environmentally safe cleaning products for more than 20 years.
I am slowly but surely taking steps to lead a “greener” lifestyle so I was very excited to [...]

This summer, we made it a high priority to make sure we took the kids to Sesame Place. We’ve been going to Sesame Place for a few years now, both in the summer during the “season”, as well as in December for their holiday “Breakfast with the Characters” event.  My 4 1/2 year old is [...]

Warm sunny weather the past few days got me craving some refreshing water ice. You might know it as “Italian ice,” a modification of Italy’s “granita,” or if you’re from Philly it sounds more like “wooder ice”. Whatever you call it, water ice is Philly’s favorite way to cool off.
Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, [...]