Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Cut your Own Christmas Tree

Monday was Columbus Day so we left work a little bit early to head out to do some pumpkin and apple picking.  The problem is I really couldn’t find anywhere that had both available. PUMPKIN PICKING When “pumpkin picking” you really need to be sure that you read the fine print so that if you’re [...]

Pocono Parent Spring Expo

Pocono Parent Magazine held its 4th annual spring expo this past Saturday from 11am – 4pm at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School. The expo is free to attend and had a lot to offer for Pocono Families.   We were greeted warmly by Pocono Parent staff and were given information on their “Local Values” which you [...]

A visit to Callies Candy Kitchen and Callie’s Pretzel Factory

Last weekend was unusually warm for March in the Poconos (above 60 degrees) and after being holed up inside all winter we were more then ready to get out for some weekend fun.  My son was dying to play outside but the warm weather had caused all the snow to melt making our yard and [...]

Free ski passes for 4th and 5th Graders

I recently found out about this program that provides free ski passes for 4th and 5th graders through the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association Website http://www.skipa.com.  There is a $15 processing fee and requires the purchase of an adult ticket for most resorts as well but it’s a great opportunity if you’re a skier and looking [...]

Monroe County SPCA Closes

The politics of it all makes me sick, and I’m not sure what the circumstances were that brought it to this conclusion, but all I can hope is that the animals that would be saved by the shelter (300-500 per month), find good homes. If you’re looking to adopt, volunteer or drop off an animal [...]