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Maria A. Neels is a SAH/WAH mother of two energetic young boys. She maintains her freelance journalism and web development projects in her “free” time. Maria pours her energy into finding free and cheap activities for herself and her family and finding great deals to save her family money. Contact her by email with comments or story ideas. Contact Maria

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Newtown offers free Movies in the Park

If you're aching to get outside and enjoy more of this beautiful weather, check out the fun movies scheduled for the next few weeks. The Movies in the...
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National Parks Service offers fee free dates this summer

The National Park Service announced three weekends where entrance fees to national parks across the country will be waived in an effort to stimulate...
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Philadelphia area parks guide: Buttonwood Park

Buttonwood Park is a great place for little kids - toddlers and small kids up to five or so. The park is located just off Main Street in downtown...
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Philadelphia area parks guide: Tyler State Park

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We LOVE Tyler State Park. There is such an array of activities to keep any family busy there. They have miles of trails, great for biking, walking...
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Visit waterfalls just a few hours away

Last weekend we visited the Delaware Water Gap National Park, just a little more than two hours north from us. It was so worth the drive (especially...
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Philadelphia area parks guide: Howell Living History Farm, Lambertville, New Jersey

If you are looking for something different to do outside for a few hours today, check this out! Last fall we headed to Howell Living History Farm in...
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Philadelphia area parks guide: Doylestown Kids Castle, Doylestown, PA

Doylestown Kids Castle Location: Doylestown, PA - Bucks County Directions: Adjacent to the Township Building on Wells Road in Central Park. Click...
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Philadelphia area parks guide: Robert Ridges Park, Newtown, PA

At risk of spoiling of our favorite "secret" parks, a couple of Philadelphia parenting examiners are going to be actively putting together a...
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Snow Day! Many schools call off school - check delays and cancellations

All over, people are waking up to a thick blanket of white and a snow day for area schools, daycares and other activities. The city of Philadelphia...
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Send in photos of your kids in the snow

Send pictures of your kids playing in the snow and around Philadelphia. Check back to see who makes the slideshow later today. Email me photos to...
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