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Day Trip: Pumpkin Picking on …

October 24, 2013 By admin

Pumpkin picking on Long Island is one of my favorite fall traditions. If you’re looking for a great day trip from NYC this weekend head over to Fink’s Country Farm on Eastern Long Island. It’s not too far from the Riverhead outlets so if you’re feeling ambitious you might come home with pumpkins and a few new outfits!

Globetrotting Mommy – Pumpkin Picking on Long Island

You’ll want to get there as early as you can (they open at 9 am) to avoid crowds and get the best photo ops and pumpkins. The $13 admission price includes unlimited access to the Fall Festival weekend activities including Hay Rides, 7-Acre Corn Maze, Pig Races, Animal Farm, Barnyard Bouncer, Corn Crib, Live Music and more. Additional attractions are available for an extra charge including Pony Rides, Face Painting, Fall Photos, U-Pick Pumpkins on the vine, Kiddie Train, Corn Cannon and Pumpkin Slingshot. There are plenty of picnic tables and the food stand serves soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, roasted corn on the cob (delish!) and beverages (get the hot apple cider). The food line was really long the day we went so be prepared to wait or pack a picnic and snacks. Bathrooms are plentiful but they are port-a-potties (I know, I know) and there is an area for diaper changing.

If you’ve got older kids, you might want to bring a flashlight and check out the Spookie Maze from 7:30 – 10 pm on October 26th. And if you visit on Sunday, October 27th there will be trick-or-treating.

There was so much to do and see my daughter was running around checking everything out for hours. She’s a pro at pony rides by now and she enjoyed her first pig race and corn crib. The Animal Farm was pretty extensive and there were plenty of feeding and petting opportunities. The staff was friendly and I loved that it wasn’t as commercial or expensive as many other pumpkin patches on Long Island (you know who you are). We left with three big pumpkins and a bunch of gourds for $12 which I thought was a real bargain when you consider one pumpkin at the Union Square Farmer’s Market is $10+ dollars.

You can also buy Halloween decorations, plants, pies (freshly baked by Mrs. Fink), vegetables, cider and other fall favorites at the farm stand.

There were so many great spots for pictures so bring your camera. Here are some of my favorite photos from our visit…

Globetrotting Mommy – Pumpkin Picking on Long Island

Still not ready for Halloween, check out my post on Halloween costumes and Halloween gift ideas.

Great nursery finds: travel …

September 30, 2013 By admin

When I say Skittles do you think candies in a rainbow of colors or a bowling-type game???? They’re both right answers but today I’m talking about the old European lawn game which inspired ten-pin bowling, candlepin bowling in the US and five-pin bowling in Canada.

I love the idea of incorporating toys into a nursery’s decor and these cheerful Skittles sets will add just the right splash of color and fun.

These sailor skittles would be a great addition to a nautical themed nursery or a Mediterranean inspired room.

Globetrotting Mommy – sailor skittles

This set of Penguin Skittles from Muji is adorable for a zoo inspired nursery or Antarctica themed room.

Globetrotting Mommy – Penguin Skittles

This rare mini French Clowns Skittles set dates back to the 1930s and would add a vintage feel to any primary colored nursery or playroom.

Globetrotting Mommy – Mini French Clown Skittles

This adorable Soldier Skittle Set from MiniStyle is perfect for a Royal baby themed nursery or a great way to add a pop of color into any room.

Globetrotting Mommy – Soldier Skittles

These would also make nice birthday or baby shower gifts!

Books Across America: Cool …

September 10, 2013 By admin

Looking for a cool kids bookcase that will fit a zillion books and still manage to look sophisticated? Look no more…this United States Bookcase by Ron Arad, is a stunning piece of art that will keep hundreds of books organized!

Globetrotting Mommy – Cool Kids Bookcase

Kids can organize their books by state or coast while learning some geography along the way. Move over Waldo, imagine… Where’s Madeline? Where’s Cinderella? Where’s Curious George? You get the picture.

I think this would be amazing in a nursery, kids room, playroom or living room. For more book storage ideas, check out these 14 Mind-Blowing Bookcases For Little Bookworms from red tricycle.

Free museum visits in all 50 …

September 5, 2013 By admin

Mark your calendars! On September 28, 2013, Smithsonian Magazine is offering free museum visits to more than 1,500 museums across the country with Museum Day Live!

Globetrotting Mommy – Free museum visits. Museum Day Live!

You and a loved one can check out art institutes, science centers, children’s museums and other cultural institutions free of charge when you register for Museum Day Live! online. One ticket admits the registrant and a guest.

Check out the list of the participating museums in your area. Here are a few of my favorite ideas for a family-friendly museum day across the country.

New York City, NY – Children’s Museum of Manhattan

New York City, NY – The Skyscraper Museum

Garden City, NY – Nassau County Firefighters Museum

Springfield, MA – Springfield Museums (Four museums and the Dr. Seuss sculpture garden)

Boston, MA – Museum of Fine Arts

Weston, MA – Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Chicago, IL – Swedish American Museum

Indianapolis, IN – Indiana Historical Society

Miami, FL – Gold Coast Railroad Museum and Zoo Miami

Boca Raton, FL – Children’s Science Explorium

Sausalito, CA – Bay Area Discovery Museum

Myrtle Beach, SC – Children’s Museum of South Carolina

Denver, CO – Denver Firefighter’s Museum

Baltimore, MD – Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Children’s Museum

Staying home that weekend or traveling? Which museum are you planning to check out?

I’ve got the whole wide …

August 4, 2013 By admin

Worried that your kids are going to destroy your prized-possession globe with fingerpaints and boogers? Why not put the whole wide world on the wall with this tres chic custom world map wallpaper from The Wall Sticker Company! I love this for a baby nursery, playroom or kid’s bedroom.

It’s fun, unisex look (available in textbook, sepia or antique options) will match a variety of decorating motifs and color schemes and you’re whole family will enjoy endless hours planning adventures that await and Where’s Waldo games.

Best of all, it comes on a removable sticker panels so applying or relocating is a breeze. The reviews are great and it comes with a 100% happiness guarantee so you can’t go wrong with this one.