20 Ways to Cool Off in the Dog Days of August
It is August, ladies and gents, and the heat is on. School isn’t back in session QUITE yet, so why not take advantage of the many ways you can cool down with your kids this last month of summer?...
View ArticleDive into Shark Fest this Summer at New Jersey’s Adventure Aquarium
We loved Adventure Aquarium's KidZone back in the spring, but AA is all about the sharks this summer. Big ones. Scary ones. Prehistoric ones. 17 species call the aquarium home, more than anywhere on...
View ArticleLast Minute Vacations at the Jersey Shore
We’re sure that you were busy this summer with trips to water parks, pirate adventures and hopefully even some free fun activities. But as summer draws to a close, maybe you’re hankering for a last...
View ArticleSo Long, Summer! 5 Great Labor Day Trips in NJ
Summer’s been good to my family. We’ve spent lazy Sundays at the park, gone for after dinner swims until the sun set over the pool and eaten just about as many strawberries and tomatoes as we can...
View Article25 Fun Things To Do in Hoboken, New Jersey
Home sweet Hoboken. You're very small, with wildly uneven sidewalks, but it's hard to beat your warmth, your people, or your mutz. Here's 25 fun, and mostly FREE things to do in my favorite small town...
View Article25 Fun Things To Do in Morristown, NJ
Just 25 miles west of NYC, Morristown is rich in history, culture, and offers lots of fun for families. Where else can you walk alongside a seeing eye dog in training, shop at one of the best chocolate...
View ArticleHere Comes the Sun! New Jersey Summer Camps for Preschoolers
Yes, even your preschoolers should get a chance to attend a fun summer camp and New Jersey is home to some wonderful day camps for the under-5 crowd. Check out these supervised, state-accredited fun in...
View ArticleNew Jersey Summer Camp Guide for 2013
Yes, it's still officially winter, but wise parents like yourselves are thinking ahead to those lonnnggg summer months with your school-less darlings, so we hope our NJ Summer Camp Guide will save you...
View ArticleJersey Shore After Sandy: What's Open for Summer 2013
Hurricane Sandy devastated our precious Jersey Shore. Beaches were battered, boardwalks destroyed and people displaced. The Star Jet roller coaster in Seaside Heights, which still sits in the Atlantic...
View ArticleUpcoming Concerts for Tweens in NJ
Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen…Justin Bieber?? Summer nights were once filled with tailgating at Giants Stadium to see our favorite bands -- Dave Matthews, Billy Joel, Madonna. Nowadays, concerts involved...
View ArticleSkylands: New Jersey Botanical Garden
Once spring hits I could jump for joy; no more germ ridden, crowded indoor play-spaces! After my joyous display of enthusiasm, my kids and I sit down and make our spring and summer bucket list; places...
View ArticleKid-Friendly NJ-Based Party Boats
Ok, let’s admit it: Boat parties are awesome. They’re unique, they’re memorable, they’re different. Good to know: Most party boat rentals involve some type of fishing. Not all, but some. Note: If your...
View ArticleTake a PEEC: Visit the Pocono Environmental Education Center
"Mom, I'm bored!" is a phrase that strikes dread into the hearts of moms during the summer. Trying to think of some great day trips to fill the hours? Look no further than PEEC: Pocono Environmental...
View ArticleOrganic Farm Shares in New Jersey
Don’t have a green thumb? Critters spoiling you attempts at a garden again this year? Join a CSA farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between a local farmer and the people who...
View Article15 June Festivals for New Jersey Families
Summer is here; let the festivals begin! There's something on the calendar to please everyone this month, whether you’re in the mood for music, food, nature or a good old-fashioned carnival. Highlights...
View ArticleBest Graduation Gifts for NJ Graduates
Another spring into summer; another graduation! Whether the children in your life are 5 or 17, graduation is always an exciting time for the whole family. And who can resist those oh-so-adorable...
View ArticleBest Riding Stables in Central New Jersey
I live in “horse country,” which just happens to be Central New Jersey. When we moved from the city I knew I wanted my daughter to give riding a try, and as I hoped, she fell in love. At five years old...
View ArticleToo Cool: Fun Ice Cream Joints in New Jersey
What is it about summer that makes even the most uptight parent want to bend the rules a bit? I'm definitely one of those “no dessert until you eat something that resembles a healthy dinner” kinda...
View ArticleExplore HealthBarn USA in Wyckoff, NJ
Have you heard that Twinkies are coming back? It might be time to offset the barrage of non-food foods with a little delicious education. This summer, bring your kids over to HealthBarn USA, a fun farm...
View ArticleJuly Fairs and Festivals for New Jersey Families
Fairs and festivals and feasts, oh my! It’s non-stop action in the Garden State this month—read on for our top recommendations and take your pick. From county fairs aplenty to music and food festivals,...
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