At Adoptions From the Heart, our Virginia adoption agents believe that learning new things is one of the best ways to bond as a family. There are numerous destinations where learning is fun and interesting here, including many museums. The maritime museum Nauticus is one of our favorites in this region. Some of our favorite [...]
If you've got a sweet tooth, one of the best perks of summer is the ice cream, water ice, and other cold desserts that are so refreshing this time of year. Our New Jersey adoption professionals love taking family trips to the variety of ice cream and water ice shops in Haddonfield and throughout South [...]
Family trips to the zoo are always a great way to have fun, learn, and bond together. Fortunately for Philadelphia families, this city is home to one of the best zoos on the East Coast. We love visiting here with our families on the weekends to enjoy getting up-close looks at the wide range of [...]
Over the past three decades, Pittsburgh's reputation has been going through a transformation. What was once thought of as a purely blue-collar, industrial city has undergone a change into a cultural center with a rich arts scene. Today, the city is full of world-class museums, music venues, and art galleries. In turn, more and more [...]
Marci and Vorrice’s adoption journey began in 2015 when they were looking to grow their family. They met while living in Washington D.C. where Vorrice was stationed at the Pentagon and Marci was working at the US Agency for International Development. They got married later in life and when they began trying to have children, [...]
For 25 years, Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt has been a holiday staple in the Lehigh Valley. This market has even received national recognition, being named twice as one of the best holiday markets in the country by Travel + Leisure. Whether you're looking for someplace to buy unique gifts or to simply revel in the holiday spirit, [...]
With a wealth of museums and historical sites, the Suffolk area is a great place to raise children. There are numerous opportunities to enrich your child's education outside of the classroom. Our Virginia adoption agents frequently take family field trips to these educational destinations, and we enjoy learning about this area's history just as much [...]
Philadelphia takes on a whole new life in the summer. Outdoor movies, beer gardens, concerts, and other events mean long weekend days in the sun. The city happens to be overflowing with options for everyone's favorite summer treat: ice cream. Our Philadelphia adoption agents love taking family trips to the ice cream shop and checking [...]
Introducing your kids to art is a great way to bond with them and help them understand the value art creates in our society. In Hartford, the Wadsworth Atheneum is one of the premier public art museums in the country. Open since 1842, it's also the oldest continuously-operating one. Our Connecticut adoption agents love visiting here [...]
If you're a fan of decorative arts and live in or are visiting the Delaware area, Winterthur is not to be missed. This 175-room mansion was formerly the home of Henry Francis du Pont and has been immaculately decorated with various furniture and furnishings. Today, it functions as a museum open to the public and [...]
