Things to DO this Weekend May 13 + 14
Happy Mother’s Day! We’ve got a huge bouquet of fun to brighten Mom’s weekend. Saturday and Sunday May 12th + 13th 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM (Chester, NJ 50 minutes from Hoboken/JC) Take a...
View ArticleFIVE Don’t Miss Fall Family Activities: Festivals, Fright Fests, Corn Mazes...
1- Fall Festivals & Fairs Great Pumpkin Festival October 6-8 Vernon, NJ (1 hour 15 min from Hoboken/JC) Visit theHeven Hill Farm for more than 30 family-friendly activities including visits with...
View ArticleWhat She Won’t Ask For: A Photo Album For Grandma
I was speaking with a lady at a street fair recently and she bemoaned the fact that while she had multitudes of digital images of her grandchildren, she had not one printed photo, much less an album,...
View ArticleHidden Romance- Light Up Your Valentine’s Day Close to Home
Valentine’s Day Dining in Hoboken and JC Valentine’s Day is a bit far off but I wanted to put together a group of “hidden” places you might not think of for celebrating with your loved one. These are...
View ArticleNJ Family Friendly Vineyards
Not all local vineyards and wineries permit children on the premises, but raise your glass to these six that do! And be sure to check the policies on children in the tasting areas before you visit....
View ArticleBest Local NJ Apple Picking Spots & 4 Tips Before You Go
Although it’s still technically summer, September is the best time to plan your apple picking adventure. New Jersey has an abundance of farms and orchards replete with pumpkin patches, corn mazes,...
View ArticleHow to Pick the Best Pumpkin and 9 Local NJ Pumpkin Patches
Who doesn’t want a pumpkin as fresh as can be? Supermarket pumpkins can be off the vine for weeks before they make it to the produce section! The solution? Pick your own. Here are five great tips for...
View ArticleThe Local Ice Rink List
Holiday break is here! Take the opportunity to hit the ice (hopefully not literally) weekdays when the crowds thin out. Choose one of the NJ rinks like Pershing Field or The brand new rink at...
View ArticleCreating Your 2020 Vision with laurieG of root & bloom
As we move into a new year I am finding time for both reflection and new plans. On the advice from a dear friend and yoga instructor – laurieG. This project is excerpted from her online meditation...
View ArticleBest NJ Fall Foliage Hikes Near Hoboken and Jersey City
As the temperature cools and the leaves start to change, there’s no better way to embrace the season than to get outside and explore the nature around you. New Jersey is home to miles upon miles of...
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