As the leaves change colors in New Jersey, we often times think that the period for amusement parks is coming to a close but Six Flags Great Adventure presents a whole new world for families as Fright Fest returns every September. The park is transformed from bright and colorful to spine-chilling. The family friendly environment, … [Read more…]
A Review of the Essex County Environmental Center! Encouraging children to get outdoors can be challenging. While some children thrive in the outdoors, others may want to cling to the comfort of their home. My guilty confession is that there are a lot of times I want to stay secluded on my sofa wrapped in … [Read more…]
Updated for 2018! Grandparents Day is often an overlooked holiday that celebrates very important people in our lives. Each year, I try to find a fun way to spend time with my kids’ grandparents to show them how much we love them. Luckily, NJ offers a variety of fun and exciting Grandparents Day experiences. There are … [Read more…]
Visiting the Met with Small Children? Despite years of taking my children to museums of art, nothing prepared me for taking them to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met. I believe by visiting museums it opens the world of possibilities to my children with thinking about and understanding the world. I … [Read more…]
WitnessHistory is Alive at Wild West City History often times carries this reputation of being frozen in a book. There are many locations, however, that offer historical re-enactments. What makes history come alive for young children can be introduced with an actor performing from a page in a book. At Wild West City, families take … [Read more…]
A Review of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan New York evokes thoughts of museums, stunning architecture and cultural institutions. As much as I love bringing young children to these locations, spaces that are designed for them are still needed and beneficial. Children still need to run, move and play. Children’s museums place emphasis on hands-on … [Read more…]
My kids absolutely LOVE Diggerland USA. Well what little boy wouldn’t love riding in and driving real construction vehicles? I have to admit, I really enjoy driving the trucks too! We have been visiting Diggerland USA for the past few summers, and it never disappoints. We have so much fun riding the classics, but really … [Read more…]
My boys absolutely LOVE learning about dinosaurs. From dinosaur books to toys to movies, they love everything that has to do with these magnificent prehistoric creatures. That is why I was so excited to be invited by Jersey Moms Blog to spend the day exploring Liberty Science Center to help kick off their Dino Days … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! When you think Christmas, the first thing that pops in your head is definitely NOT summer! Christmas in July, however, has been growing in popularity in NJ (and beyond) allowing for holiday fun to be enjoyed in the warm weather too! Each summer I see more and more events and experiences that celebrate … [Read more…]
Mommy University Knows Where’s Waldo! Most children know Waldo as the wandering character wearing round glasses and dressed in a striped red and white sweater topped with a matching hat. Children have been helping locate this character for thirty years! Waldo has been entertaining families as they attempt to find him on the pages of … [Read more…]