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Money and Time Saving Tips for Visiting The Big Apple During the Holidays {Guest Post}

December 13, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Money and Time Saving Tips for Visiting The Big Apple During the Holidays {Guest Post}

I know Jen Madden through the community in which I live in Northern New Jersey, and enjoy hearing about her experiences out-and-about the city.  As a journalist, Jen tends to get the scoop on some cool things happening around town, and what better time than the holidays to share money and time saving tips for […]

Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Deals & Specials, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Perks, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: airport, attractions, holidays, iPads, Jennifer Madden TV reporter, LaGuardia, museums, new york city, new york pass, OTG, Zady.com

Wordless Wednesday: Our Fall Visit to Storybook Land in Photos

October 23, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Wordless Wednesday: Our Fall Visit to Storybook Land in Photos

We recently re-visited Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, to experience their seasonal activities.  Lucky for you, this is their Trick-or-Treat Weekend coming up, with family-friendly and toddler-safe (not too spooky!) Halloween tricks and treats in store.  Visit their website for more information.  If you happen to miss the Halloween or Fall festivities, […]

Filed Under: Fun, Things To Do, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: amusement park, egg harbor township, Halloween, hay ride, kids activities, pumpkin picking, storybook land, toddler, trick or treat weekend

How to Make Gnocchi Like a Pro with Craftsy.com

October 10, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 3 Comments

How to Make Gnocchi Like a Pro with Craftsy.com

Raise your hand if you grew up knowing that Wednesday was “Prince Spaghetti Day?” But I bet you did not know that Thursday is typically Gnocchi Day in Rome. Neither did I.  Until a few days ago. That’s just one of many fascinating facts that I learned recently while partaking in Chef Gerri Sarnataro’s “How […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Things To Do Tagged With: chef gerri sarnataro, Craftsy, cucina della terra, culinary vacations, foodie, holiday gift ideas, How to Make Gnocchi, making, New York, The Institute of Culinary Education, Umbria cooking school

Join us for a Back to School Cool Event with Kidville: Tues, 9/24

September 19, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Join us for a Back to School Cool Event with Kidville: Tues, 9/24

My bestie and blogger friend, Marissa of Hip & Healthy Kids and I are SO excited to be hosting an event next week at Kidville Englewood. Won’t you join us?  Details and how to register below: School is officially in session, and routines are starting to take shape in busy households. Join area bloggers, Marissa […]

Filed Under: Fun, Things To Do Tagged With: Bergen County things to do for mom, Englewood, event, focus, Hip Healthy Kids, immunity, Kidville, learning, organization

Summer Fun Series: Celebrating a Birthday at Sesame Place

July 17, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Summer Fun Series:  Celebrating a Birthday at Sesame Place

My son turned three last week and we decided to take a family day trip to Sesame Place to celebrate.  It seemed fitting since last year, we celebrated his second birthday in Disney World.  We’re beginning  to think we very well may be on to an annual tradition here… Familiar with the opening line of […]

Filed Under: Fun, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: character dining, Lunch with Elmo and Friends, rides, Sesame Place, Sesame Street, water park

The Mommy Nearest Summer Challenge is On…{Closed}

July 16, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

The Mommy Nearest Summer Challenge is On…{Closed}

This is a sponsored post. Over the past few months, I’ve shared some of my contributions and experiences with you from my work as Contributor (or “Expert Mom” as they like to call it) to Mommy Nearest. The free mobile app, as you’ll recall, helps parents find child-friendly resources wherever they may be throughout the […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Perks, Things To Do Tagged With: Bergen County, city guide app for parents, Mommy Nearest, summer challenge

From the Expert: Surviving Disney in the Summer {Guest Post}

July 8, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

From the Expert: Surviving Disney in the Summer {Guest Post}

Last summer at this time, I was frantically making the final touches to my family’s trip to Disney World.  I found Disney Travel Expert and Mompreneur, Jenn Whitney of Whiteglove Destinations via Twitter and she was so super helpful to me, that I asked her to share her Disney travel tips here on mom a […]

Filed Under: Fun, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: Disney, Disney in summer, Disney Vacation Tips, Disney World, Disneyland, Jennifer Whitney, Travel Tips for Families, Traveling with Kids, Whiteglove Destinations

{Guest Post} Handy Kids at Home Depot with Playground Talk

July 5, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

{Guest Post} Handy Kids at Home Depot with Playground Talk

Fellow Mommy Expert, Lauren Seise, of Playground Talk shares this great program at your local Home Depot — the first Saturday every month!

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Perks, Things To Do Tagged With: Free things to do, home depot, kids activities, Mommy Nearest

All Aboard the Rockin’ Railroad at Kidville

July 3, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

All Aboard the Rockin’ Railroad at Kidville

Does your child LOVE trains? AND music? Then don’t miss the Rockin’ Railroad class at Kidville. If you read my previous post about Our Musical Journey, you know that my son puts the “Roc” in “Kindie Rock.” So my pal Marissa from Hip and Healthy Kids and I brought our boys to a complimentary class […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Music & Movies, Perks, Things To Do Tagged With: Englewood, Kidville, music classes for kids, Music for Aardvarks, Parent's Night Out, Rockin Railroad

Our Musical Journey (and why we LOVE Music for Aardvarks)

June 30, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Our Musical Journey (and why we LOVE Music for Aardvarks)

I’m pretty certain that my toddler son has been bit by the music bug.  This kid can surely hold a note, hum a melody, bust a move and shake maracas like a champ. While I’m not necessarily grooming him to be the next “Beibs,” I am nurturing his budding talent by giving him as much […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Music & Movies, Reflections, Things To Do Tagged With: A Hum Music, Bergen County, David Weinstone, Guns n Roses, Journey, kids activities, music classes for kids, Music for Aardvarks, rockabye baby cds

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