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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

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Spring Events

April 5, 2017 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Spring Events

Over the years, I’ve been happy to participate in several events for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. And this Spring, I was thrilled to once again to be invited to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s Fashion with Compassion event that took place last month at The Rockleigh Country Club. This year I attended with my bestie and […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Food, Things To Do Tagged With: Cooking For Kids, fashion with compassion, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

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

Back to School Shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens

September 4, 2016 by Lisa Pisano 10 Comments

Back to School Shopping at The Mills at Jersey Gardens

It’s finally here – Back to School! While we had a blast this summer at the Jersey Shore and local parks, museums and amusement parks and ate our fill of soft serve vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles (my son’s dessert of choice), every season must come to an end. But the fun part of […]

Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Everything Fabulous, Fashion, Things To Do Tagged With: Back to School Shopping, fashion, NJ outlets, The Mills at Jersey Gardens

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

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

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

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