Carolyn Kavarnos Reviews and Articles:

You might remember we have blogged about Package From Santa in the past and how excited our son Luke was to get his package. He especially loved the card that had a special piece of Santa’s magic suit. This year we ordered a Silver Package From Santa and added the special card wit…

  As New York State residents, we have thought many times about taking a trip up to Lake George but just never got around to it. We finally made the under 4 hour drive there last weekend and we had a blast! We stayed at the Great Escape Lodge and spent our first day at their ind…

  If you live in the northeast or will be visiting soon and are looking for family fun destinations, we have you covered! Camelback Resort Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark  is located in Tannersville, Pennsylvania in the picturesque Pocono Mountains. This resort fe…

If you are looking for a fun filled family getaway, get ready to have a howling good time at Great Wolf Lodge. Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains of  Pennsylvania this resort features a never ending array of activities that will delight parents and kids alike.   From th…

My family and I recently returned from Skytop Lodge and I cannot say enough about the awesome days we spent there. Skytop Lodge is a stunning piece of history that sits upon 5,500 majestic acres atop the picturesque Pocono mountains. Although this resort is only a 1.5-hour drive from our&…

We had a very fun and exciting summer and visited many great places. Toward the end of August, we went to Lake Placid.  Even though we live in New York State, we had never been  to Lake Placid. Living in the Catskill Mountains, I was under the impression that the Adirondack …

I cannot believe it is the beginning of April, and we have ice all over the trees. The weather has been so crazy here in the northeast. We recently took a trip up to Binghamton, and it was downright nasty out. Coming home we found ourselves dealing with freezing rain. Thankfully, we made it home saf…

We have been having a lot of rain lately, so we really lucked out when we picked Saturday, June 3rd for our day trip to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. We planned this family trip to celebrate my birthday on the 4th. Originally, I had wanted to go on the fourth and my daughter suggested the …

We recently went to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ for Dinner and a Tournament. My husband had been to Medieval Times in another state years ago but, it was the first time for myself and our kids. We were greeted at the door and given red and yellow crowns which were the co…

Even though, we were knee-deep in our entire home renovation project, we managed to go on a quick getaway  at the end of August. Fitting in a special trip before school started was just what we all needed.  We were pleasantly surprised to learn that Woodloch, the #1 Family Resort…

Looking for a unique Easter Gift to tuck in the basket of your favorite girl? How about a mermaid tail and mermaid flippers?   Sun Tail Mermaid has created the world’s best swimmable mermaid tails and mermaid flippers. Their mermaid tails are soft, comfortable, and come in a wide…

A few weeks ago, I told you about a different game for your family that you might want to consider for your next family game night. The Watch Ya’ Mouth Throwdown Edition would also be a fun gift for kids and families on your holiday gift list. The Watch Ya’ Mouth Throwdow…

If you are looking for a special gift, one that is unique, hand-crafted and stylish, you should check out Jord Wood Watches. These beautiful timepieces are made by a company that is run by artists, designers, marketers and minders. They spend their days working together to create…

Our family loves word games, especially me and my daughter.  There is always excitement over the old favorites but when there is something new, that is really exciting.  Griddly Games has a fast paced, dice rolling, word game called Show Me the Kwan.  It is simple to play and quick fo…

This 100% Un-Dyed Organic Cotton Muslin Towel is perfect for boys or girls and it is hypoallergenic for baby’s sensitive skin. The multi-layer gauze cotton is super absorbent and soft. Baby looks adorable in the hood with its sweet, little bear ears. Best of all this towel …

We recently went to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ for Dinner and a Tournament. My husband had been to Medieval Times in another state years ago but, it was the first time for myself and our kids. We were greeted at the door and given red and yellow crowns which were the co…

I have two Monkey Mats and I love them. They come in so handy at parties, the park, beach, concerts and on vacation. They fold up so compactly into the attached and impossible to lose storage bag. The Monkey Mat is lightweight and has weighted corners to hold it down. I have used this at outdoor bir…

My entire life, I’ve loved doing arts and crafts projects, especially collages. After vacations and other big events, I enjoy compiling photos to make a collage full of memories.  I mean, what better way to cherish the moments than have them frozen in time in a personal collage? So natura…

It seems everyone is focusing on Christmas and it is only November 2nd. If you cannot contain your excitement about Christmas, you will love what I am going to share.  Have you ever heard of a Crab Pot Christmas Tree? They are remarkable, perfectly shaped trees that are pre-lit, fold flat for s…

Every year my kids look forward to watching videos from Santa created especially for them. Since my son Luke has a birthday on Christmas Eve as well, he loves the special birthday video Santa sends him each year. I look forward to their faces as they watch and hear their names, see their house,…