Liz Baill

Liz Baill is an educator, writer, and mom of three in the Philadelphia area. She loves developing resources that inspire kids and families to engage in creative play and open-ended exploration. She has taught children and their grown-ups in museums across the country including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Liz has developed award-winning content for kid-friendly audio guides, labels, exhibitions, websites, and lesson plans, and is the author of "Armor & Animals" and "What Can Colors Do?" Follow her attempts at momming creativishly and her work pursuits in the art education world in Instagram @creativishmom.

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12 Philly Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat

Submitted by Liz Baill on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 9:49am

Parents eat while kids climb and slide at Craft Hall.

We've all been there. You bravely take the kids out on the town for a fun family date night, hoping the novelty of it all will be enough to enjoy some semblance of a grown-up outing. But it's not long before the troops get restless and you're desperately searching for the check. Luckily, Philly has loads of kid-friendly food options where children can stay occupied so that parents can eat and talk at a slightly less frenzied pace. From game cafes to bona fide indoor playgrounds (!!!), here are our favorite family-friendly restaurants in Philly where kids can play.

For more of the best places to eat in Philly with kids, check out our Philadelphia Restaurant Guide for Families.

Moms, Get Your Pink Back - What That Means and How To Do It

Submitted by Liz Baill on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:00pm

Losing your pink? Find out how to get it back!

Congrats! You just had a baby! Enter motherhood overwhelm and cue the anxious Google searches. Somewhere in your scrolling you’ll likely come across “get your pink back” as a way to reclaim your identity as a mom. Get your what back?

Full disclosure: I cringed as a postpartum mom the first time I heard “get your pink back." Why’s it gotta be pink? Because we’re moms? Haven’t we evolved past thinking pink is for girls? Turns out that’s not why at all. It’s actually science…as in flamingos.

Read on for ideas on how to revive that pink (or whatever color you want it to be) and reclaim your identity as a mom. And, when you’re ready, browse our Baby and Maternity Guide for everything from the top baby-led weaning foods to common types of parenting styles.

3 Days in Philadelphia with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom

Submitted by Liz Baill on Sun, 02/23/2025 - 7:25am

Take in 300 years of history on Elfreth's Alley. Photo courtesy of the museum

We've planned the best things to do in Philly during your next trip to the City of Brotherly Love.

Welcome to Philly, home of the cheesesteak, the Iggles, Rocky, and, oh yes, the birthplace of America. Whether you're visiting for the history, the food, the art, the sports, or the friends, there's something for everyone in the always-sunny City of Brotherly Love. We've planned a 3 day itinerary for exploring Philly with kids, including good eats, sites to see, and all the best family-friendly destinations. A kind warning--for your own good, don't wear sports gear unless it's a Philly team, mmmkay?

While you're at it, browse our list of Philadelphia's top attractions for kids, or get inspired to think like a local with our list of 100 things to do in Philly before your kid grows up. Don't forget to check our weekend events roundup while you're here for all the happenings that are, well, happening during your visit.

50 Awesome Things To Do Indoors in Philly On Cold and Rainy Days

Submitted by Liz Baill on Sun, 02/02/2025 - 7:57am

The bright and whimsical play space at Kith + Kin. Photo courtesy of Kith & Kin

Caught cabin fever when it's too cold to play outside? We've compiled all the best spots for kids to have fun inside, including all the best indoor play spaces and indoor playgrounds near Philly. Cozy up and channel creativity, get tuckered out at a trampoline park, meander through a museum, and so much more.

Need more ideas for great times indoors? Be sure and check out Free Indoor Play Spaces for Philly Kids and our Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones Guide. Subscribe to our newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox!

Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds & Play Spaces in Philadelphia

Submitted by Liz Baill on Fri, 01/24/2025 - 7:05am

Kids can zoom down the slide and, of course, launch scarves at Kith + Kin. Photo courtesy of Kith + Kin

When the temperatures outside keep active children inside, it's important to have a handy list of the best indoor activities for kids in Philadelphia. We've got you covered! Here's our list of the best indoor playgrounds near Philadelphia. We've also included the best kids indoor playgrounds in the Philly suburbs for kids to let off steam. From the most energetic trampoline parks to the calming nooks of Montessori-style hang-outs, Philly's got something for every family.

Need more ideas for great times indoors? Be sure and check out Free Indoor Play Spaces for Philly Kids and our complete Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones Guide. And if going out isn't in the cards today, check out come of our favorite indoor play ideas.

Easy-to-Make Mother’s Day Cards and Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Submitted by Liz Baill on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:00pm

Use watercolors and painter's tape to make beautiful DIY Mother's Day cards at home.

Browse our Mother’s Day card ideas for lots of creative ways to make Mom’s day a memorable one.

What’s cuter than homemade Mother’s Day cards? Those tiny handprints, adorable spelling mistakes, and well-intentioned portraits that totally look JUST like Mom are made with so much love. Find some inspiration for this year’s Mother’s Day cards with our list of sweet and simple Mother’s Day card ideas that will make the kids beam with pride as Mom wipes her eyes.

For more ways to make Mom’s day, check out our top 50 Mother’s Day gifts that moms actually want, or make her something delish from our favorite kid-friendly Mother’s Day brunch recipes. Don’t forget to check your local Mommy Poppins site for all the awesome Mother’s Day things to do.

15 Creative Ways for Holiday Cards Recycling, Plus Wrapping Paper and Calendars, Too!

Submitted by Liz Baill on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 12:00pm

Making paper snowflakes from recycled wrapping paper is easy and fun for kids. Photo by the author

Give holiday cards, wrapping paper, and calendars new life with these fun and creative ideas.

How To Play Dreidel and Other Dreidel Games

Submitted by Liz Baill on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 12:00pm

There are so many fun ways to incorporate dreidels into your Hanukkah festivities.

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel! Whether you make it out of clay or buy it online, a dreidel is more than just a spinning top with a catchy song. Get some more mileage out of this classic Hanukkah toy by making dreidel decor, dreidel desserts, dreidel spin art, and of course learning how to play the game that children have enjoyed for thousands of years (really!).

We've got the rundown on the rules for dreidel, plus more ideas on how to put a fresh “spin” on your holiday season.

For more Hanukkah fun, check our our list of eight ways to celebrate Hanukkah with kids, which includes a kid-friendly history of the holiday plus gift ideas, children's books, festive crafts, and more. All of our favorite ways to make this holiday season a memorable one can be found in our Guide to Holiday Fun for Kids.

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