The Jersey Momma Year in Review: 2016

Saturday, December 31, 2016
I know there's all this chatter about how awful 2016 was. As far as celebrity deaths and many world events go, it was terrible. But things on The Jersey Momma page were pretty spectacular this year. I look back at all of the fun we had, all of the places we visited and all of the cool products we tried, and it makes me so proud...yes, I can finally say that...proud. I am proud of this little blog and I hope it brings you as much joy as it brings me. I work very hard to bring you honest, high quality posts. I used to be afraid to say it out loud, but now I will shout it to the world: I'M A BLOGGER! I'M A WRITER! TAKE THAT, 2016!! And in honor of my new found pride, I put together a little year in review post to look back on all the fun. I even made a video! I hope you enjoy it, and that you stick around for the ride in 2017.



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Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Gift Ideas for All Ages

Monday, November 28, 2016
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Seriously, though, it is wonderful and you shouldn't be stressing about gifts. Every year I like to gather gift ideas that are suitable for all ages, so check out these cool finds from all around the web, and don't sweat the small stuff!


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Easy Chocolate Marshmallow Bites for Picture Book Month : Celebrating Matthew Cordell

Wednesday, November 23, 2016
November is Picture Book Month, and I am a proud ambassador for this wonderful cause. Last year I made pupcakes to recognize the adorable work of Stephen Shaskan, and a few weeks ago we made easy, 2 ingredient dog biscuits to go along with the beloved Biscuit the Puppy books by Alyssa Satin Capucilli.  So, what's next, you ask? Why, the adorable work of Matthew Cordell, of course! Matthew Cordell is an author/illustrator of many books for children. His illustrations in the book, If You Were a Chocolate Mustache inspired us to create these easy, chocolate marshmallow bites!


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Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Unique Gifts for All Ages

Sunday, November 20, 2016
If you're searching for some fun and unique gifts for those lucky loved ones on your list, then you've come to the right place!  I've gathered some super picks for all ages, so browse through and see what you can find. Oh, and some of these choices contain affiliate links (those from Amazon and Lego), but as I always say, I would never recommend something to you that I didn't totally love myself.  That's not how I roll!  So, without further ado, here are my top funky gift choices for the holiday season.


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The New Jersey Comic Expo: Fun for Everyone!

Saturday, November 19, 2016
I had the great pleasure of attending the New Jersey Comic Expo this weekend, and it was SO much fun! Family-friendly, unique and inviting, there's something for everyone at this event!

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Fancy Food Show Spotlight on Traina Foods Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup!

Monday, August 1, 2016
A few months ago, I attended The Fancy Food Show at The Javits Center in New York, and I haven't stopped talking about it since! There were so many wonderful foods to try, and so many things I vowed to share with my readers because I think you would love them, too. I've been highlighting some of my favorites and hope to do so for the next few months. Today I want to tell you about Traina Foods. And no, this is not a sponsored post or an ad, it's just something cool that I want to share with you because I think you'll like it.

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Japan Fun Box: What's Inside?

Friday, July 15, 2016
Everyone knows I love subscription boxes. I love the prospect of getting a treat every month in the mailbox, and the idea of it kind of being a surprise is even better, since the box contents change each month. I also love Japanese culture- anything kawaii (Japanese for 'cute') and interesting Japanese candies and foods. So when the polite and friendly folks at Japan Fun Box asked if I would review one of their subscription boxes, I said OF COURSE!
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The LEGO Americana Roadshow Review: Fun for All Ages

Saturday, April 2, 2016
The LEGO Americana Roadshow is here! New Jersey is in for a treat because The LEGO Americana Roadshow debuts at Bridgewater Commons Mall in Bridgewater this week. What is The LEGO Americana Roadshow, you ask? Well, LEGO fans, rejoice! This is a show you won't want to miss. And guess what? It's free!


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Best Playgrounds: Kids Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I love talking to other families about their favorite playgrounds.  My cousin lives in Doylestown and she had been asking us to come visit an awesome playground in her town, aptly named, Kids Castle.  If  you have ever been to Kids Street in Bridgewater, it is similar.  It was about an hour drive from where we live in Central New Jersey, but it was a fun day trip and worth visiting on such a sunny day!

Certainly a castle for kids!

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The LEGO Americana Roadshow in Bridgewater, NJ!

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The LEGO Americana Roadshow visited the Bridgewater Commons Mall in Bridgewater, New Jersey! Large scale LEGO models were on display, and guests could participate in free building activities. This all took place in 2016, and you cam scroll below to see what the show was like.

photo courtesy of LEGO Americana Roadshow

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Minecraft Comics for Kids - Plus, Minecraft Books and Crafts, too!

Monday, March 14, 2016
Minecraft can be all-consuming for kids. I'm a gamer myself so I know that too much gaming is just no good. You've got to find a healthy balance! So I discovered some great Minecraft books for The Jersey Momma's Boy to read outside of his gaming, and then we even created some cool Minecraft Shrinky Dinks, too. Reading was such a big hit that we even reviewed some more Minecraft books and hosted a giveaway on my Facebook page.  So what haven't we covered yet?  How about Minecraft Comic Books?


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Kid Cash Review: Teaching Children to Manage Their Behavior and Their Money!

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Have you ever heard of KidCash? Sounds intriguing, right? I know so many parents who have tried behavior modification charts, chore charts and allowances with no real success in helping to manage their child's behavior. KidCash is actually more than a behavior modification system. It's more like a reward system where kids can also learn about money, banking, self-discipline and patience. Read on to see how KidCash worked for us. Then enter my raffle to win a KidCash set of your own!

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How to Make Salt Dough Memory Stones DIY: Easy Crafts for Kids

Saturday, February 13, 2016
Salt Dough Memory Stones are easy to create and make great gifts for teachers, friends, and loved ones. My mom, The Jersey Grammy, has a birthday coming up, and we wanted to make her a beautiful personalized stepping stone for her garden. But Michael's did not have the kit I wanted, so I wound up buying the cheaper version, which was all they had. That resulted in, not one, but two failed garden stones. What a waste of time and money! After that fiasco, I thought, let's try to make our own memory stones. Obviously, these can't go outside in the garden, but here's what we came up with...


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Sweet Treat Gift Ideas

Friday, February 12, 2016
I recently came across a cool site called Chocolate.org that offered some neat ideas for people who have a sweet tooth as big as their heart. Such great gift ideas here!



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Let's Visit Chick-fil-A Flemington!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016
It's about time! Chick-fil-A has opened in Flemington, NJ! I have loved Chick-fil-A for years, ever since visiting them on family vacations to Florida. The food was always good, and I was sad that we didn't have them here in New Jersey.Well, times they are a changin', and Chick-fil-A's have finally made their way further north! The latest addition to our community can be found in Flemington, New Jersey. Take a look!

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Happy New Year!

Saturday, January 2, 2016
Happy New Year from The Jersey Momma! 

2015 was so much fun. We did so much and visited so many fun places. We met great new friends and tried out some cool new products. I hope you'll stick around for the ride in 2016!

One thing to look forward to? This year I'll be visiting the TOY FAIR in NEW YORK CITY! I can't wait to see all of the cool, new toys for 2016!!  Don't worry, I'll tell you all about them!


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