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COMMENT “STORY TIME” TO FIND YOUR NEAREST BARNES AND NOBLE ✨

Did you know about this!? 

MOST @barnesandnoble stores host FREE story time for kids and babies weekly 📚✨ This is the perfect activity to add your weekly outings, who doesn’t love free fun! 

We love to do this when we are traveling as well, find the nearest Barnes and noble and check out their schedule for a rainy or extra hot day (pictured is @bn_naples story time)

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #barnesandnobles #storytime #free #kidsstory #freeevent #naples #naplesflorida

COMMENT “STORY TIME” TO FIND YOUR NEAREST BARNES AND NOBLE ✨

Did you know about this!?

MOST @barnesandnoble stores host FREE story time for kids and babies weekly 📚✨ This is the perfect activity to add your weekly outings, who doesn’t love free fun!

We love to do this when we are traveling as well, find the nearest Barnes and noble and check out their schedule for a rainy or extra hot day (pictured is @bn_naples story time)

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #barnesandnobles #storytime #free #kidsstory #freeevent #naples #naplesflorida
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He just helps himself to water in the sinks like it’s no big deal 😂🐎

#greatdane #greatdaneworld #greatdanesofinstagram #greatdanes #giant #giantbreed #giantdog #bigdog #bigdogsofinstagram

He just helps himself to water in the sinks like it’s no big deal 😂🐎

#greatdane #greatdaneworld #greatdanesofinstagram #greatdanes #giant #giantbreed #giantdog #bigdog #bigdogsofinstagram
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Ultimate Play 🌈🛝✨
@ultimateplay_doylestown 
📍409 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown Pa 18901

YAY! A new indoor playground in Doylestown, PA ✨ it’s such a beautiful spot and I love that the jungle gym is easy for Lily to navigate independently (she’s 3.5) 

Their open play sessions are designed for ages  6 months - 8 years old AND Grip socks are required (available at the door!).

Hours:
Mon – Fri 
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sat – Sun
9:30 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Cost for 2 hour play session: 
$13 on weekends 
$11 on weekdays 

**reservations needed for play sessions**

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #buckscountypa #visitbuckspa

Ultimate Play 🌈🛝✨
@ultimateplay_doylestown
📍409 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown Pa 18901

YAY! A new indoor playground in Doylestown, PA ✨ it’s such a beautiful spot and I love that the jungle gym is easy for Lily to navigate independently (she’s 3.5)

Their open play sessions are designed for ages  6 months - 8 years old AND Grip socks are required (available at the door!).

Hours:
Mon – Fri
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sat – Sun
9:30 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Cost for 2 hour play session:
$13 on weekends
$11 on weekdays

**reservations needed for play sessions**

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #buckscountypa #visitbuckspa
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GIVEAWAY TIME 🎟️🚂🐰

Teaming up with @delaware.river.railroad to giveaway a family 4 pack to Easter Bunny Train Ride at Delaware River Railroad! 

How to enter:
🐰 follow @delaware.river.railroad @kidfriendlyphilly 
🐰 Like this post 
🐰 Comment at tag 3 accounts below 

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED 4/2 ON @kidfriendlyphilly IG STORIES 🤩

About the event:
Take a beautiful ride along the Delaware River with Mr. Bunny to Carpentersville for an Easter Egg Hunt and pictures!

Where:
Delaware River Railroad
Phillipsburg, New Jersey

When:
April 12,13,19,20

Time: 
11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm

#trainride #familytime #toddlermom #familyfun #phillyparent #JERSEY #northjersey #KidsActivities #jerseymoms #delawareriverrailroad #railroad #Kidsevents #KidFriendlyEvents #PhillyParents
#NJParents #NYCParents #phillykids #JerseyKids #NYCKids #phillymomblogger #NJMomBlogger #NYCMomBlogger #kidfriendlyphilly #KidFriendlyNJ #KidFriendlyNYC # momblogger

GIVEAWAY TIME 🎟️🚂🐰

Teaming up with @delaware.river.railroad to giveaway a family 4 pack to Easter Bunny Train Ride at Delaware River Railroad!

How to enter:
🐰 follow @delaware.river.railroad @kidfriendlyphilly
🐰 Like this post
🐰 Comment at tag 3 accounts below

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED 4/2 ON @kidfriendlyphilly IG STORIES 🤩

About the event:
Take a beautiful ride along the Delaware River with Mr. Bunny to Carpentersville for an Easter Egg Hunt and pictures!

Where:
Delaware River Railroad
Phillipsburg, New Jersey

When:
April 12,13,19,20

Time:
11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm

#trainride #familytime #toddlermom #familyfun #phillyparent #JERSEY #northjersey #KidsActivities #jerseymoms #delawareriverrailroad #railroad #Kidsevents #KidFriendlyEvents #PhillyParents
#NJParents #NYCParents #phillykids #JerseyKids #NYCKids #phillymomblogger #NJMomBlogger #NYCMomBlogger #kidfriendlyphilly #KidFriendlyNJ #KidFriendlyNYC # momblogger
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Kids Cookie Decorating Class 🐰 🍪 

COMMENT “1984” AND I WILL SEND YOU THE LINK TO SIGN UP!

More information:

@1984_cakes and @culinary.collective are collaborating to bring you monthly cookie decorating classes at @bldg39arsenal! 

The next class is a family-friendly Easter themed cookie decorating class on Sunday, April 13th from 1-4pm designed for kids and their parents. 

Each ticket includes one parent and one child working on a set of 6 cookies together!

This class includes a welcome glass of wine (for the parents!), a selection of sweets from 1984 Cakes, and 6 cookies to decorate. Founder of 1984 Cakes, Natalie, walks you and your child through decorating your cookies by hand using royal icing. Class ends with a group photo and a giveaway to one lucky person. 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #cookieclass #1984cakes

Kids Cookie Decorating Class 🐰 🍪

COMMENT “1984” AND I WILL SEND YOU THE LINK TO SIGN UP!

More information:

@1984_cakes and @culinary.collective are collaborating to bring you monthly cookie decorating classes at @bldg39arsenal!

The next class is a family-friendly Easter themed cookie decorating class on Sunday, April 13th from 1-4pm designed for kids and their parents.

Each ticket includes one parent and one child working on a set of 6 cookies together!

This class includes a welcome glass of wine (for the parents!), a selection of sweets from 1984 Cakes, and 6 cookies to decorate. Founder of 1984 Cakes, Natalie, walks you and your child through decorating your cookies by hand using royal icing. Class ends with a group photo and a giveaway to one lucky person.

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #cookieclass #1984cakes
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MAJOR DISNEY WORLD DISCOUNT, I HAVE TO SHARE 😲

Disney JUST account this major deal:
“Families can save on summer fun! Save 50% on kids (ages 3 to 9) 3-day or longer standard Walt Disney World theme park tickets—for ticket start dates from for ticket start dates from May 27 through September 20, 2025.”

Comment “DISNEY“ and I’ll send you the direct link for the sale! 

 #kidfriendlyphilly #familyfriendly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #visitorlando #orlando #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #wdw #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #DisneyCaliforniaAdventure #HappiestPlaceOnEarth #Disney #DisneyMagic #DisneyGram #DisneyCommunity #DisneyFamily #DisneyVacation #disneylandtips

MAJOR DISNEY WORLD DISCOUNT, I HAVE TO SHARE 😲

Disney JUST account this major deal:
“Families can save on summer fun! Save 50% on kids (ages 3 to 9) 3-day or longer standard Walt Disney World theme park tickets—for ticket start dates from for ticket start dates from May 27 through September 20, 2025.”

Comment “DISNEY“ and I’ll send you the direct link for the sale!

#kidfriendlyphilly #familyfriendly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #visitorlando #orlando #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #wdw #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #DisneyCaliforniaAdventure #HappiestPlaceOnEarth #Disney #DisneyMagic #DisneyGram #DisneyCommunity #DisneyFamily #DisneyVacation #disneylandtips
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You can be a beekeeper for a day with @annabeeshoney 🐝🍯

This takes place at a community garden right in Philadelphia & is kid friendly — you can even try some fresh honey and purchase some to take home. Such a cool experience!

COMMENT “BEEKEEPER” AND I WILL SEND YOU THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASS 🐝 🍯 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #bee #beekeeping

You can be a beekeeper for a day with @annabeeshoney 🐝🍯

This takes place at a community garden right in Philadelphia & is kid friendly — you can even try some fresh honey and purchase some to take home. Such a cool experience!

COMMENT “BEEKEEPER” AND I WILL SEND YOU THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASS 🐝 🍯

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #bee #beekeeping
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