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Our Day of Fun and Play at Casino Pier Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights, NJ

July 7, 2018 by Lisa Pisano 14 Comments

Our Day of Fun and Play at Casino Pier Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights, NJ

Summertime is officially here and what better way for the mom a la mode family to embrace the first TRUE weekend of summer (meaning, pure sunshine – no rain clouds to be found!) than by taking in fun and amusements at the Jersey Shore! We are Jersey Shore regulars, and spend most of our time […]

Filed Under: Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: breakwater beach, casino pier, Family Travel, Giveaway, Seaside Heights, seaside heights boardwalk

Sienna Swims at Goldfish Swim School Wyckoff

July 15, 2017 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

Sienna Swims at Goldfish Swim School Wyckoff

Summer is in full swing and Sienna is 7 months old already <already!!!> Several months ago, we had the opportunity to get Sienna acquainted with the water well ahead of bathing suit season through a Mini Class at my local Goldfish Swim School in Bergen County, NJ. What better way to condition your 5 month […]

Filed Under: Fun, Things To Do Tagged With: Goldfish Swim School, Goldfish Swim School Wyckoff, Swim Classes for Kids, Swim Classes in Bergen County

Be Part of the Tiny House Craze…Here’s How:

October 4, 2016 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Be Part of the Tiny House Craze…Here’s How:

If you’ve flipped through your cable channels lately and stopped at the home and design shows, you’ve likely come across a new movement sweeping the nation — The Tiny House movement. Not a man cave.  Not a she shed. An actual Tiny House.  Where you completely downsize into a 100-400 square foot dwelling in either […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Home, Perks Tagged With: Giveaway, home trends, safety 1st, sweepstakes, tiny house

National Car Seat Check Saturday: Sept 24th – Safety 1st and Allstate Insurance Partner with Babies “R” Us for Child Passenger Safety Event in Totowa, NJ

September 23, 2016 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

National Car Seat Check Saturday: Sept 24th – Safety 1st and Allstate Insurance Partner with Babies “R” Us for Child Passenger Safety Event in Totowa, NJ

Did you know that 73% of car seats are not used or installed correctly, yet correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of injury or death by 71%? (source: Safe Kids) To help spread the word about child passenger safety as part of Child Passenger Safety Week, Safety 1st and Allstate Insurance are partnering with […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Fun, Health & Well Being, Perks, Things To Do Tagged With: Babies R Us, car seat safety, car seats, national car seat check saturday, safety 1st

Tips for Avoiding the Summer Slide with EBL Coaching {Dedicated}

May 20, 2016 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Tips for Avoiding the Summer Slide with EBL Coaching {Dedicated}

This is a sponsored post. Summer is a time for fun, rest and relaxation. Yet it is also a long period of time without ‎consistent academic instruction, and many students regress significantly during this season. Help your child avoid the summer slide and continue developing his academic skills with the ideas detailed below. Keep Up […]

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Bergen County tutor, EBL Coaching, reading tips for kids, summer reading tips, Summer slide

Coming Up: St. Joseph’s Hospital 9th Annual Cooking for Kids Event

April 4, 2016 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Coming Up: St. Joseph’s Hospital 9th Annual Cooking for Kids Event

St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting its 9th annual “Gourmet Fare from Everywhere: Cooking for Kids” event at Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, New Jersey — an event I’ve attended the past few years and look forward to heading back on April 19th. An evening complete with exquisite cuisine, food and wine tastings, assorted brews, a student […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Things To Do, Wine & Cocktails Tagged With: Cooking For Kids, foodie events, new jersey restaurants, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Westmount Country Club

Girls Night Out at New York International Auto Show

March 31, 2016 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Girls Night Out at New York International Auto Show

I had the chance to attend an exclusive preview of the New York International Auto Show which is currently going on at the Javits Center through April 3rd.  If you are remotely interested in cars, it’s a must-see!  Also a great event for kids, as fully exploring the vehicles on display is highly encouraged. The […]

Filed Under: Fun, Things To Do Tagged With: car enthusiasts, New York auto show, New York International Auto Show, She Buys Cars, Toyota Corolla

Happy Christmas Memories with NJ Lottery Holiday Scratch Offs {Dedicated}

December 16, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

Happy Christmas Memories with NJ Lottery Holiday Scratch Offs {Dedicated}

This is a sponsored post. What’s a holiday season without some cheer from NJ Lottery in the form of festive scratch off tickets? In my family, NJ Lottery Holiday Scratch Offs were a key component to our holiday gifting amongst our nearest and dearest. We spent many a Christmas Eve over the years with my […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Christmas Eve, Italian Christmas Eve, New Jersey Lottery, NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Games, NJ Lotto Holiday Scratch Offs

Why We Love the KidStuff Coupon Book {Giveaway Closed}

October 2, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 4 Comments

Why We Love the KidStuff Coupon Book {Giveaway Closed}

If you ever sat in the front passenger seat of my SUV, you may have noticed your legroom slightly compromised by my coupon compulsion. Let me explain… Neatly (ok, maybe NOT so neatly) filed on the door compartment that I think is intended for road maps, wipes, maybe a first aid kit…instead is jammed with […]

Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Deals & Specials, Fun, Perks, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Things To Do Tagged With: Bergen County, discounts, Family Discounts, Giveaway, Hudson County, KidStuff Coupon Book, Passaic County

{Guest Post} Postcards from the Past

September 16, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

{Guest Post} Postcards from the Past

Summer has come and gone…have the days of trading postcards, too? How many of you out there have ever had a pen pal?  In this special guest post, my dear friend, Jackie, shares her experiences trading correspondence over the years with a pen pal in London…and how her journey is coming full circle later this […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Family Travel, guest post, london, pen pal, postcards

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