Heartwarming Creations: Turn melted crayons into Valentine’s Day gifts

Looking for a fun alternative to candy to contribute to your child’s classroom Valentine’s Day celebration? Melted crayon hearts are a simple...

Thankful for Napkin Rings: A craft that can keep kids busy and reflective

Keep kids busy with a simple but engaging craft that will have them focused on contributing to Thanksgiving dinner and what it...

DIY Halloween: Conjure your own spooky glow lanterns

October is the perfect time of year to create some home-made, DIY Halloween decorations. And what’s better than a spooky glow lantern! You...

NAPPA Awards 2018: Best children’s gifts for the holidays

We have had a fun year at NAPPA Awards – unboxing, testing and playing with lots of children’s gifts, toys and other...

In the Present Moment: Overcoming devilish difficulties of holiday shopping

Years ago, I bought a Christmas present for a coworker, a book I knew she would enjoy. Our friendship was loosely defined...

Holiday merrymaking ensues in downtown Syracuse with tree lighting (photos)

Lights on the Lake brings holiday glow to Onondaga Lake Park (photos)

Lights on the Lake has officially opened for the 2018 holiday season at Onondaga Lake Park. The wintertime event has been a...

What to do this November: Full CNY family events calendar

Looking for things to do in Central New York this October? Our events calendar has everything to keep your kids entertained and...

Eyes on the Pies: What I crave for Thanksgiving and its traditions

A few Thanksgivings ago, shortly after dinner, my father disappeared. Our family had been resting in a satisfying, post-meal lethargy when someone...

Going Batty! Scratch art bats are fun and easy to make

This Halloween kids craft is super simple and cute, with just a few easy steps! The best part: you can make the...