Weekend Fun
I'm expanding my horizons. Used to be that on weekends, we'd start with a nice dose of Saturday morning Playhouse Disney, followed by some play time on the patio, then lunch, maybe a nap, then it was our usual afternoon trip to the Boynton Beach Mall (it has a kiddie playground). Even the sales woman at Ann Taylor Loft knows us. Or she just pretends to recognize me as I struggle with the double stroller and try to stop the boys from sticking out their sticky hands to touch all the clothes on the racks as we glide by.
We also know all the playgrounds within a 15-mile radius. Personally I think the kids' playground at John Prince Park is the best but the kids have an equally good time wherever we go.
I'm now trying to explore a little more with the kids now that Elias has grown older.
So far we've tried the Playmobil Fun Park near Palm Beach Gardens and we're planning on hitting the Schoolhouse Museum in Boynton Beach next.
The boys absolutely love the Playmobil store. It really is a treasure for kids. Just a buck each gets you in, and your kids are in heaven. It's a cavernous store with all sorts of stations, from medieval sets to barnyard animals to rescue vehicles.
I'd love to hear from some moms and dads about some kid-friendly options that are off the beaten path in Palm Beach County. Any suggestions?
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