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No Fuss Dinner with No Fuss Family

October 26, 2015 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

No Fuss Dinner with No Fuss Family

We’ve had a VERY hectic start to our school year – a new school for Rocco. A new schedule, with flag football and activities several times a week in the afternoon. And to top it off, the hubs has been on a heavy international travel schedule. As much as I love to cook, there have […]

Filed Under: Food, Health & Well Being, Kid & Family Friendly Tagged With: Bergen County, healthy eating, healthy school lunches, healthy take out, meal delivery Bergen County, no fuss family, no fuss lunch

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

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

The Mother of All Baby Showers for Bergen County’s Expectant and New Families: March 6th {Promo Code & Giveaway}

February 26, 2015 by Lisa Pisano 8 Comments

The Mother of All Baby Showers for Bergen County’s Expectant and New Families: March 6th {Promo Code & Giveaway}

 The Mother of All Baby Showers is coming to Bergen County, NJ for the very first time on Friday, March 6 at 6:00pm for VIPs and 6:30pm for regular attendees at Home & Kidz in Paramus.  The adults-only event will bring together the expertise of local and national companies and will offer expectant and new parents […]

Filed Under: Celebs & Pop Culture, Deals & Specials, Everything Fabulous, Perks, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Things To Do Tagged With: Bergen County, Bergen County things to do for mom, BRAVO, Home & Kidz, Jamie Primak Sullivan, Jersey Belle, The Mother of All Baby Showers

Wordless Wednesday: Weenie Wagon Edition

October 9, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Wordless Wednesday: Weenie Wagon Edition

I first published this post back in April…since then, Rosie’s Weenie Wagon has been on a roll! From TV to print to digital articles about her, Rosie is leading a food truck revolution in Northern New Jersey. Keep on truckin’, Rosie!

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: Bergen County, food trucks, hot dogs, Rosie's Weenie Wagon

Wordless Wednesday: Summer 2013 in Pictures

August 28, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Wordless Wednesday: Summer 2013 in Pictures

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: Bergen County, California, Chicago, Family Photos, photos, summer

One Smart Cookie: Meet Mr. Cory

August 15, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

One Smart Cookie: Meet Mr. Cory

This post originally appeared on Rebelle Society entitled “When Life Gives You Chocolate…Bake Cookies!” and is authored by Sharon Pingitore.  {Editor’s Note} There’s been quite the buzz around Bergen County about Mr. Cory and his Homemade Cookies. So when my good friend, Sharon Pingitore of Mamaste, told me she had the chance to interview him, I […]

Filed Under: Food, Kid & Family Friendly Tagged With: Bergen County, cookies, Englewood, farmer's market, homemade cookies, MamasteNYC, Mr. Cory, Rebelle Society

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

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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