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Before Summer Is Over…Check This Out!

August 25, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Before Summer Is Over…Check This Out!

Hopefully you’ve packed a whole lot in this summer.  But if you still feel like there’s ground to cover, you’re in luck — with Labor Day a bit later this year, there’s an extra week to soak up the sun and take on another adventure.  Here’s a look at two experiences we had the chance […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Everything Fabulous, Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Perks, Things To Do Tagged With: Chevys Fresh Mex, CitySightseeing New York, hop on hop off new york tour, Lobster, LobsterFiesta, Mexican Food, new york city, new york waterway, NYC harbor cruise, things to do in NYC with kids

Our VIP Visit to Jenkinsons Boardwalk + Giveaway (Closed) #JenksMemory

July 30, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 32 Comments

Our VIP Visit to Jenkinsons Boardwalk + Giveaway (Closed) #JenksMemory

What’s a summer in New Jersey without a trip to Jenkinsons Boardwalk and Point Pleasant Beach?! For those who live in North Jersey or the NYC Metro area, “Jenks” is one of the closer boardwalks and Point Pleasant one of the more family friendly beach areas that aren’t too far of a drive for a […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Perks, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: Boardwalk, Giveaway, Jenkinsons, Jenkinsons Aquarium, Jenkinsons Wristband, Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant, Shark Week, summer things to do with kids, summer travel

A Sneak Peak at Disney Pixar’s New Movie: INSIDE OUT {FREE downloadables}

June 10, 2015 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

A Sneak Peak at Disney Pixar’s New Movie: INSIDE OUT {FREE downloadables}

Last month I had the chance to attend the Disney Social Media Mom’s Conference once again.  And once again, it did not disappoint.  One of the best parts of the conference was being able to hear from Disney Pixar Vice President of Production, Jonas Rivera, who is one of the producers of Pixar’s latest release, “INSIDE […]

Filed Under: Celebs & Pop Culture, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Music & Movies, Perks, Things To Do Tagged With: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Disney movies, Disney Pixar, Disney Social Media Moms, free downloadables, Inside Out, Jonas Rivera, kids activities, Kids movies, Mindy Kaling

{A la Mode on the Road} An Inside Look at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Poconos

April 29, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 6 Comments

{A la Mode on the Road} An Inside Look at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Poconos

“Mom – that was awesome!” is the sentiment that pretty much sums up my son’s take on Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark — the newest addition to the Camelback Resort located in the Poconos (Tannersville, PA). Roc and I had the chance to visit the largest indoor waterpark of the Northeast last week to check out the […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Fun, Perks, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: aquatopia, camelback, camelback lodge, Family Travel, family vacation ideas, indoor waterparks, Poconos

Junior Achievement: Empowering Young People to Own Their Economic Success

April 8, 2015 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Junior Achievement: Empowering Young People to Own Their Economic Success

Earlier this week, I shared a post about the importance of teaching young children to save their money, and ways to help promote an understanding of budgets and savings.  In keeping with the week’s theme of discussing financial literacy with our little ones, today I want to shine some light on a remarkable organization that […]

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: financial literacy and kids, JA BizTown, JA FinancePark, junior achievement of new jersey, New Jersey, teaching kids about money

Tips for Teaching Children to Save their Money

April 6, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 3 Comments

Tips for Teaching Children to Save their Money

This is a sponsored post. April is a time of the year when we typically talk about the importance of going “green,” and preserving natural resources with Earth Day taking place later in the month.  But this week, I’d like to talk about another kind of green: the importance of teaching our children financial literacy […]

Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Fun, Perks Tagged With: boiling springs bank, boiling springs savings bank buck's program, budget, financial literacy and kids, money, Northern New Jersey bank, teaching kids about money

Save the Date for St. Joseph’s Hospital 8th Annual Cooking for Kids Event

March 29, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Save the Date for St. Joseph’s Hospital 8th Annual Cooking for Kids Event

For those of you who are foodies in the North Jersey/NYC Metro area, mark your calendar for April 14th: St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting its 8th annual “Gourmet Fare from Everywhere: Cooking for Kids” event at Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, New Jersey — and let me tell you: it is FANTASTIC. The hubs […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Wine & Cocktails Tagged With: charity event, Cooking For Kids, foodie, North Jersey foodie event, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Westmount Country Club

Little Swappies Visits Bergen County, New Jersey

March 25, 2015 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Little Swappies Visits Bergen County, New Jersey

Just about 2 years ago I had the chance to experience my first swap meet on a sunny Sunday morning in Chelsea.  It was the first time I was introduced to Little Swappies and Lauren Patterson, the founder, and thought it was such a fantastic concept (you can read more about it here).  Lauren and […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun Tagged With: Bergen County, eco friendly, Little Swappies

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Disneyland with Disney Social Media Moms {Part 2}

December 30, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Disneyland with Disney Social Media Moms {Part 2}

“When you are curious, you find interesting things to do.” – Walt Disney I jotted this quote down immediately during opening remarks at the Disney Social Media Moms Conference in Disneyland back in April because it resonated with me in so many ways. Curiosity is what got me into blogging. Curiosity is what fuels my […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Celebs & Pop Culture, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Music & Movies, Travel Tagged With: Anaheim, Ariel Winter, Baileywick, California Adventure, Cars Land, Casey Jr. Circus Train, Choo Choo Soul, David Arquette Skully, Disney Social Media Moms, Disneyland, Disneyland Hotel, Elsa and Anna, Frozen, LeVar Burton, Reading Rainbow, Sofia the First, Tim Gunn, Traveling with Kids, Walt Disney

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Las Vegas & Los Angeles {Part 1}

December 29, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

A La Mode on the Road: Our Adventures Out West in Las Vegas & Los Angeles {Part 1}

Back in April, my family and set out West for adventures in Nevada and California. We started in Las Vegas, followed by a scenic drive through the desert toward Los Angeles, and culminating with the crown jewel of our journey: the Disney Social Media Moms Conference in Disneyland. Because there is so much to talk […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Reflections, Travel Tagged With: Beverly Hills, Circus Circus, Disney Social Media Moms, Disneyland, GMC, GMC Terrain, Las Vegas with kids, Los Angeles, Siegfried and Roy Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, terrain, The Price is Right, Traveling with Kids

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