We live in a world that makes it challenging to determine what we should or shouldn’t do when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle. Many of us try our best to get it right because we know how much good health matters. But for many, sorting through all the noise is frustrating. Life is stressful, and slipping into bad habits becomes easier and easier with each passing … [Read more...]
3 New Easter Traditions to Start This Year with Your Family
Celebrating Easter is a long-standing family tradition for families across the world. Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus is a major Christian holiday (and holy day). How does your family celebrate Easter? Have you established any traditions outside of those learned as a child? Here are three Easter family traditions to consider this holiday season. Retell the story of … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Road Trips that Can Bring You Closer this Fall
By: James Woodruff Fall is my favorite season of the year. With it comes more tolerable weather, football, and days off. For families, it’s often a time of heightened activity. Considering fall is labeled as the “off season” for many popular international destinations, couples use the months of September to early December to take their dream trips. The advantage that also … [Read more...]
Detroit Dad Transforms Neighborhood to Create Family Fun
Talk about a man who is trying to do the right thing. Dan Davis of Detroit decided to take an empty lot near his house and transform into an outdoor space that children and families in his neighborhood could enjoy. Next door to his home, Davis has set up a barbecue grill, a fire pit, a play set, a homemade movie screen, and even weights for working out. There is also a … [Read more...]
5 Ways Your Entire Family Can Express Gratitude This Month
In four weeks, most of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving, and November has become a month that urges us to reflect on what we are grateful for. It’s a known fact that expressing gratitude is a critical part of living our best lives. Whether you give thanks for the air you breathe, or the caramel macchiato you are able to afford on the way to work, giving thanks is good for … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Family Fun at the Hard Rock Hotel!
When you think of the ‘Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,’ a picture of a luxurious hotel adorned with rock-n-roll memorabilia everywhere comes to mind. That’s true, but the 'Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana' also has a fabulous kids club for the little music lovers in the family. The ‘Hard Rock Hotels & Casino’ created a new kids experience called ‘The Little Big … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Baltimore’s African American Festival!
Summer is the season for all types of music and cultural festivals. One of our favorite festivals is back. Baltimore's African American Festival returns July 6-7 with fun filled days of entertainment, activities, wellness seminars and music. The African American festival is the destination for music and culture and has been a Baltimore tradition for over 30 years. The … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: It’s Back…Gaylord National’s ICE!
It’s that time of year again; time for the holiday event of the year…Gaylord National’s ICE! We attended the exclusive event Friday evening celebrating the lighting of the beautiful 60 foot tall glass Christmas tree, fireworks extravaganza and the official start of Christmas on the Potomac! The 5th annual holiday event returns this year with a new theme, “ICE! featuring … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Family ‘Fun and Fit in the City!’
If you are in NY, don't miss this fabulous family fun event Saturday October 13th @ Basketball City on the Lower East Side. The "˜Fun and Fit in the City' family event is a full day of food, fitness and fun with some of our favorite celebrity chefs. The entire family will have fun while learning the basics of healthy eating up close and personal with celebrity chefs Sunny … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: The Last Weekend Getaway!
There's still time to squeeze in one last family weekend getaway before the school seasons goes full throttle. Before you lock the kids down on their school regimen consider planning one last family mini vacation to your favorite theme park or water park. To help plan this last family weekend, America's favorite indoor water park, Great Wolf Lodge is offering two great … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Shrek is Taking Over Gaylord National!
Its official Shrek is taking over Gaylord National for this year's exclusive "ICE" holiday extravaganza! BMWK attended an exclusive "˜Christmas in July' event this past Saturday announcing the theme for this year's "Christmas on the Potomac featuring "ICE" holiday events. Gaylord National in National Harbor, MD will be home to two million dazzling lights, a 60-foot tall … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival is Back!
The world's largest and most popular celebration of Caribbean culture, food and music (formerly known as Caribana) is back and bigger than ever July 17th "“ August 12th. The Toronto/Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival is a 3 week cultural explosion of the hottest Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry and stunning costumed performers. Caribana (as it will always be remembered) is the … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Celebrate the 4th Philly Style!
It's that time of the year again; the 4th of July is right around the corner. We couldn't think of a better place to celebrate our nation's birthday than in the city in which our independence was born, Philadelphia! The "Wawa Welcome America Festival!" begins June 24th and runs thru July 4th. 11 days of fun are waiting in the city of brotherly love for you and your family. … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Get Ready for A HersheyPark Summer!
Growing up in DC we couldn't wait for the school year to end and the fact that summer was just around the corner. When summer officially arrived we knew a few things were certain to take place"...going to North Carolina to visit Grandma, at least one Saturday trip to Great Adventures and HersheyPark! HersheyPark is an entirely different family fun adventure park … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Spring Break Fun At Six Flags!
Most spring break vacations are coming to an end on Easter Monday. To help you and your family celebrate spring break and have a little fun, all Six Flags amusement parks are open (most through April 9th) for spring break! Exciting, heart pounding roller coasters and thrilling water rides await the family for a day of fun at all Six Flags theme parks. Wrap up the kids' … [Read more...]