Category Archives: The 52 Experiences

New Experience #9: Pie Eating Contest

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Some of our New Experiences are designed to teach my children about science or math or another important subject.  New Experience #9 was not.  Entering a Pie Eating Contest can only be classified as silly fun. Now, technically, I could … Continue reading →

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New Experience #8: Maple Sugaring

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

You probably don’t associate New Jersey with maple syrup, but believe it or not, our maple trees can produce syrup just as tasty as Vermont’s maples can.  To be honest, I haven’t verified that statement with any maple syrup experts. … Continue reading →

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New Experience #7: Laser Light Show

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

I usually associate Laser Light shows with Pink Floyd or classic rock bands.  They never seemed like a kid-friendly event to me.  So, I was surprised when I saw that the Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College had a Laser … Continue reading →

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New Experience #6: Celebrated Chinese New Year

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

The best thing about repeating our New Experiences Project this year is that my children are the ones coming up with many of the ideas.  They have asked me to add at least 5 or 6 things to my running … Continue reading →

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New Experience #5: National Air and Space Museum

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

We visit my sister, who lives just outside of Washington, D.C., several times a year.  Every time we are there, we go to at least one museum or tourist attraction.  So why did I wait so long to bring my … Continue reading →

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New Experience #4: Wrote a Letter to the President

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Lately Luke has been talking quite a bit about the president.  He is fascinated by the idea of a leader who can make laws.  I have tried to explain that creating our country’s laws is actually a very complicated process, … Continue reading →

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New Experience #3: A Taste of Vietnamese Culture

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

We spent the weekend visiting my sister and her family in Northern Virginia.  Usually when we visit her, we venture into Washington, D.C. to see the sights.  However, this weekend the city was preparing for the inauguration and many roads … Continue reading →

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New Experience #2: Meditated Using a Mind Jar

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

In 2011, I tried meditation as one of my New Experiences.  I found it so helpful in combating my anxiety and depression that I continued going to a Buddhist meditation group for at least a year.  I haven’t been to the group … Continue reading →

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New Experience #52: Learned About Trees from Hurricane Sandy

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Today was a cold, but clear and beautiful day for our last New Experience of 2012.  We went to Duke Farms, a gem of a preserve in Hillsborough, New Jersey to learn about trees.  This area of New Jersey is … Continue reading →

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New Experience #51: Ivory Soap Experiment

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

Recently Leah has been saying that she wants to be a scientist when she grows up.  I’m definitely planning on encouraging this dream.  First of all, the United States needs more women in science.  Second, this is a huge improvement … Continue reading →

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