Father’s Day is quickly approaching but I am sure the dad in your life has been asking what the big plans are for weeks now. I know my husband likes to remind me about Father’s Day right around Mother’s Day. Luckily, NJ offers a wide variety of fun and exciting Father’s Day experiences. There are … [Read more…]
Get soaked this summer at one or all of the spraygrounds around New Jersey! The wave of sweltering heat will soon be in the Garden State. The days when it feels like a 110 degrees in the shade and even the refrigerator wants to take a vacation will soon be upon us. Lucky for us, … [Read more…]
A big thank you to Just Play toys for providing the Cars 3 toys highlighted in this post! Cars 3 races into theaters on June 16 and we couldn’t be more excited! My kids have always loved the Cars franchise. In fact, my son’s favorite song since he was little was Life is a Highway … [Read more…]
As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]
We are incredibly excited to partner with American Girl and Mattel to review the Logan Everett and Tenney Grant. We recently explored how American Girl has a belief that everyone has a story to tell. We are now learning with the release of two new dolls from this popular company that everyone also has a … [Read more…]
My son loves to color. He asks to color with me almost every day which I happily say YES to. Like most kids, when he first started coloring, staying inside the lines was not expected or even encouraged. When kids first learn to color, it’s all about building fine motor strength and control along with … [Read more…]
One of the things I love about the spring and summer is the ongoing inspiration to cook. Those who know me, know that cooking is not my go-to skill and the kitchen is definitely not my favorite room in the house. The bright colors of the spring and summer along the reopening of farms and … [Read more…]
Once you fall in love with Disney films, it is common to find yourself strolling into the Disney Store casually. Once a year? Once a month? Probably once a week. For those of us that don’t live near the premier Disney destinations, visiting the store transports us to a magical place. No matter the weather, … [Read more…]
At Wild West City, families get to step back in time and truly immerse themselves in American History. From live action shows to museums to strolling characters, guests learn what life was like in the Wild West over 100 years ago. Wild West City does not stop here though! Throughout the season, guests can also enjoy … [Read more…]
Updated for 2018! Do your kids love drawing, painting and creating? Do they love making silly creatures out of toilet paper rolls or paper plates? Then summer craft programs are just what you are looking for. Engaging in arts and crafts helps kids enhance important skills like fine motor control, visual scanning, color recognition and … [Read more…]