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10 Benefits of Fishing

August 18, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 20 Comments
Benefits of Fishing

It’s a sport, a hobby, a profession, a skill! So what am I talking about? Fishing of course! Fishing is an activity that crosses all gender, cultural and economic lines. Once you are on the dock, in the boat or on the bank of the river, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: Get Outdoors, Healthy Living, Outdoor Activities

Benefits of Camping

August 17, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 7 Comments
Benefits of Camping

Whether you stay in a cabin, RV or tent, camping has amazing health, mental, physical and social benefits! I have to be honest, I have never been much of a camper. I have done it a few times but no bathrooms and tons of bugs are not for me. It wasn’t until last summer that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Exploring Nature, Family Travel, Health and Sciences, Outdoor Adventures, Travel

5 Brain Boosting Adventures at TRUCKerton at The Tuckerton Seaport

August 16, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 3 Comments
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In full disclosure, this post is sponsored by Tuckerton Seaport and Real Mom Media. All opinions are honest and completely my own. My family and I recently had the pleasure of attending an amazing event at Tuckerton Seaport which is a wonderful family destination located in Tuckerton, NJ. TRUCKerton featured over 20 food trucks offering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Travel Tagged: jersey shore, NJ Events, Places to See in NJ, TRUCKerton, Tuckerton Seaport

5 Must Do Experiences in the Berkshires this Summer

August 13, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
5 Must do Experiences in The Berkshires

Since I traveled up and down the east coast with my family as a child, I love visiting areas that expose us to new experiences.  Driving to the Berkshires includes miles of trees, farms, and unique shops.  The Berkshires is a location that overlaps with western Massachusetts and Connecticut that includes several towns each offering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, Must Do Experiences, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, The Berkshires, Travel, traveling with kids

Digging Up Fun and Learning at Diggerland

August 12, 2015 by Monica Atkins 28 Comments
Diggerland

In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to Diggerland in exchange for our honest review. Last year, when the whispers began about a construction themed amusement park opening in NJ, we knew we had to visit!  As the parent who has read “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” a thousand times in the span of a week and … [Read more…]

Posted in: NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: Amusement Parks, learning center, NJ Amusement Parks, Places to See in NJ

5 Must Do Experiences in Philly This Summer

August 7, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 6 Comments
5 Must Do Experiences in Philadelphia

My family has recently sparked a great love for Philadelphia. We have traveled there twice this year and are visiting again this month. There are so many fun and exciting things to do that we will never run out of places to visit and explore. Being a New Jersey resident, a trip to Philadelphia is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, Must Do Experiences, Philadelphia, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Academy of Natural Sciences, Family Travel, Philadelphia, Story Time

10 Brain Boosting Adventures with Dad

August 6, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 1 Comment
brain boosting adventures with dad

Updated 2021! These days parents are so busy working that it’s hard to find time to enjoy quality time together. Kids long to spend time with their dad but due to school, work and sports this does not happen as often as it should. This summer pack up the kids and head out for an … [Read more…]

Posted in: NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Parenting, Travel

Explore, Discover and Play at the Audubon Zoo

August 3, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Audubon Zoo Review

In full disclosure, we received passes for the Audubon Zoo in exchange for our honest review. As soon as we finalized our trip to Louisiana, I began researching fun adventures for my family. When I found the Audubon Institute it immediately went to the top of our “must-do” list. It offers everything my family loves: … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places to Play, Education, Family Travel, Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: Audubon Institute, Audubon Zoo, Family Travel, New Orleans, visiting a zoo, zoos

10 Places to Ride Trains in New Jersey

July 28, 2015 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
10 Places to Ride Trains in NJ

The sound of a train whistle always makes my children leap up and take notice.  The distinctive sounds of a train from the whistle to the wheels screeching to the chugging often gets kids excited for what’s to come. It creates a sense of wonder and sparks the imagination. No wonder movies such as Polar … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: Jenkinson's Boardwalk, NJ Boardwalk, Ocean City Boardwalk, Places to See in NJ, The Land of Make Believe, Thomas the Train, trains, turtle back zoo, Wild West City

5 Must-Do Experiences in Baton Rouge

July 28, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
5 Must Do Experiences in Baton Rouge

My family and I recently took a road trip to Louisiana to visit my sister and brother-in-law. They live just outside Baton Rouge so we thought it would be fun to explore this amazing city. The first two days of our trip were spent checking out the sights and sounds of the capital of Louisiana. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, Must Do Experiences, Travel
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