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Calling All Locals: Summer in State College

Posted by Katy Stager on July 2, 2014

Whether you’re just passing through town, visiting for a few days, or if you’re a full-time, full-fledged family of Happy Valley – I think many of you might agree that summer in State College is amazing. The students have gone home, leaving our peaceful town to the locals for three-and-half glorious months of sunshine and fun. So what kinds of fun things, you ask, does the Stager family get into during the summer here in the Valley? Some activities occur every week, while others are special events scheduled on certain dates throughout the season.

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Tags: Active, Activities, Central PA, Cheap, Childhood, Children, Entertaining, Family, Free, Kids, Local, Memories, More Fun, Movies, Nature, Outside, Play, Quality Time, State College, Summer, Sun, Traditions, Warm Weather

Spring Parks

Posted by Sara Carlson on April 2, 2014

Spring has arrived in Happy Valley, at least for the time being. With the first golden rays of springtime sunshine peaking through the windows, my entire household bolts out to the nearest park to soak up the sun. We are lucky that Centre County has so many great local parks...

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Tags: Animal, Childhood, Children, Climb, Exercise, Family, Healthy, Kids, Life, Memories, More Fun, Nature, Outside, Parenting, Parks, Play, Playground, Quality Time, Raising Kids, Run, Seasons, Spring, Springtime, Sun, Walk, Warm Weather

Bear, Bat, or Bumblebee

Posted by Katy Stager on January 21, 2014

So the other day while I was saying “farewell” to our tree ornaments and Christmas lights, it occurred to me that I can’t imagine raising our daughter anywhere else. She’s a lucky lady to grow up in a place where she will get to know and hopefully love all four seasons. My plan, as her mom, is to do my best to avoid negative seasonal commentary...

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Tags: Activities, After the Holidays, Arts & Crafts, Building, Children, Cold Weather, Fall, Hibernate, Ice Architecture, Ice Castles, Indoors, Inside Activity, Kids, More Fun, Parenting, Play, Post-Christmas, Quality Time, Raising Kids, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Weather, Winter

Stir Crazy!

Posted by Sara Carlson on January 7, 2014

Being stuck inside all winter can make the kiddos (and parents!) go a bit stir crazy, so I like to have some great activities ready. My boys love science, arts, and crafts and our favorite winter mix-it-up experiment combines all three.

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Tags: Activities, Arts & Crafts, Baking Soda Painting, Children, Cold Weather, Family, Indoors, Kids, More Fun, Painting, Parenting, Play, Quality Time, Raising Kids, Science, Winter

Goalie

Posted by Sara Carlson on January 3, 2014

New Year's Resolutions don't really work for me, I prefer to set and reach goals constantly, challenging myself on a regular basis, particularly when it comes to my family and community. So, what does 2014 have in store for you? Are you looking for some kid-friendly New Year's Resolutions? Look no further.

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Tags: Airplane, Car, Children, Family, Funny, Go Green, Green Toys, Holidays, Kids, Looking Ahead, Memories, More Fun, New Year, Parenting, Play, Quality Time, Raising Kids, Resolution, Shop Local, Shop Small, Time