Category Archives: Kids

Family Hiking – LOVE IT!

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on May 3rd, 2012

Family fun outside that is good exercise! GREAT, we are IN! My family had the PLEASURE of hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this Spring. Kris, Mason, Anna, and I hiked Andrews Bald Trail – North Carolina, United States and Clingmans Dome at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Andrews Bald – Overview Andrews [...]

Get active – Go play

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on February 23rd, 2012

Childhood Obesity is a growing problem in the US and here in Rochester, NY. WHEC-TV New 10 NBC is airing a special edition of ROC City Tonight with Lia Lando on Childhood Obesity: The Heavy Truth. Tune in tonight, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7pm. Mason and Anna helped me show families how to get [...]

Let’s Move, RocKids!

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on September 19th, 2011

I love the Let’s Move! initiative that First Lady Michelle Obama started and now I am thrilled that Rochester, NY has been inspired to create a local initiative, Let’s Move, RocKids! If you are not familiar with the Let’s Move! initiative… Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the [...]

Snikiddy Snacks

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on May 11th, 2011

The snack aisle always seem to have something new, and if it is not brand new there is always something that I have never seen before. A few weeks ago as I wandered through BJ’s I found a bag of Snikiddy Cheddar Fries. It was a 16 oz bag for $3.59. Theses Fries are also [...]

How does an apple a day keep the doctor away?

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on September 22nd, 2010

It is Apple season – woo hoo! My kids are looking forward to their annual apple picking date with their Nana & Poppy. I am looking forward to eating the fresh apples they pick. For now I will keep eating those from the grocery store. Do you buy your apples at the grocery store, farm [...]

Zoku

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on July 14th, 2010

Not sure if you have wandered past William-Sonoma lately, but right in the front of the store they are featuring a bright display for the Zoku Quick Pop Maker. To me this looks like a great idea, what a neat way to make cool treats at home in minutes! Just a few of my thoughts… [...]

Geocaching – have you tried it?

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on July 13th, 2010

What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support [...]

Run, Play, Swim or Slide for Fun or Fitness

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on July 7th, 2010

It is summer in Rochester and the kids are finished with school for this year! Time to play, play, play! I am not sure about you but my kids love to be busy! Our summer is filled with lots of fun including camping, geocaching, swimming, going to the lake, summer camp, Vacation Bible School, golfing/driving [...]

U-Pick Fresh Fruit!

Posted by Tricia Rzepkowski on June 1st, 2010

My kids ask me all year to take them to “U-Pick.” We are ready and waiting this year. Below is a list of farms in the Rochester area. If I missed any of your favorites, let me know! Bauman’s Farm Market (Penfield, NY) strawberries Brown’s Berry Patch (Waterport, NY) Burnap’s Farm Market (Sodus, NY) Strawberries, [...]