Puerto Plata Family Trip
We ended 2022 and rang in the new year on a family trip with friends! A local photographer where we stayed, Manuel Reyes, took these amazing pics! Highly recommend doing a family photoshoot when on vacation. As parents, we work so hard to plan and …
Jamie’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Gift-giving is one of my love languages, so naturally this time of year is one of my favorites. The process of finding a perfect gift and then giving to a recipient brings me so much joy! Which is why I am so excited to share …
Zoey’s 1st Birthday party
There was a time 15 years ago, pre-kids when I had just started Jam with Jamie and I truly did not understand why parents would throw their kids a big first birthday. “They’re one,” I thought… “One! They barely know how to hold a spoon, …
Spooky Season at My House
Jamie's picks of the best halloween kids party and family home decor for the season! …
4 ways to bring music into your home
People will often ask me, “when is a good time to introduce my baby to music classes?” I am a big believer in introducing your kids to music classes as soon as you are ready to get out. But let’s be honest, even getting out …
10 delicious family-friendly outdoor restaurants: NYC Edition
We’re back with a 2nd edition of family-friendly restaurants..this time we’re going to the Big Apple! Below I highlight ten great kid-friendly outdoor restaurants to visit while in New York City. Some are popular family restaurants, but others are hidden gems that as former local …
Five fun activities to do at home with your kids that are not Netflix
Are games still a thing now that we have social media, Youtube and Netflix? Oh you betcha! Lately my boys have gotten into some fun activities like Building Blocks, Connect Four and Pokemon Battle -yes the 80s/90s are back! Although, I’m not sure how I …
5 simple packing tips that will make your life easier
Before I let you in on my simple packing tips, let me tell you a little about how I used to pack. You see that picture on the left? This was us when we moved from NYC to Miami. Talk about a lot of baggage. …
10 delicious family-friendly outdoor restaurants: Miami Edition
You can say the world is back to normal (ish). Zoom burnout is a real thing and trying to figure out what to cook and ways to entertain the kids every night is exhausting. Thankfully, while the world is still trying to figure itself out, …
5 easy steps to create the cutest Valentine’s Day Card
Looking for some Valentine’s day kids entertainment? Check out this great and fun craft for preschool children. We love the idea of making these at a children’s party! If crafting with your kids is actually not your jam, check out our Jam Pods and have …
