Santa Lollipops Made with Jolly Ranchers: Great Christmas Candy Gifts!

Making your own lollipops (or suckers) is not as hard as you think! These Christmas Santa lollipops were not tough at all, and they look adorable when they're finished! All you need are some Jolly Ranchers and a little imagination! Well, and this tutorial. But you get the idea...

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Gift Alert: Diggerland U.S.A. Black Friday Holiday Sale!

It's so hard to find gifts for the kids (or adults!) who have everything. So if you're looking for a unique gift idea this year, why not think outside the box and purchase an experience? One of our favorite New Jersey attractions, Diggerland USA, is having a HUGE Black Friday sale going on now  through December 2nd! Read on!

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Kellytoy Introduces New Squishmallows for November 2019

New Squishmallows for 2019 alert!! Kellytoy released seventeen (17!!!) new Squishmallow characters for November 2019, and I have the scoop for you. Check out these adorable photos and kiss your savings goodbye because I know every Squishmallows Squad member out there is going to want all of these! Myself included. 😉

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Kids Ride Free on NY Waterway Ferries This Holiday Season!

I'm always searching for the best way to get to New York City during the holidays, especially with kids in tow. If you want to go see the tree at Rockefeller Center, attend the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, or even see the ball drop on New Year's Eve in Times Square, the ferry from NY Waterway is one of the best options (I know this from experience, believe me). And this season, kids under 12 ride NY Waterway ferries for free! Read on for details and any exclusions that may apply.

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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Gift Ideas for Kids - Plus, a GIVEAWAY!!

My Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide is finally here! If you're looking for gift ideas for boys, girls or both, I've got you covered. I organized my ideas into categories: STEM, Building, Books, Dolls, Animals/Plush and so much more! I included handy labeled photos and links to all products. Check it out!

Then, be sure to enter my AMAZON GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY at the end of this post! It's part of the Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop, so don't miss it!

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LEGOLAND New York Resort, Holovis and ETF Ride Systems Reveal The LEGO Factory Adventure Ride!

LEGOLAND New York revealed awesome details about another ride coming to their theme park in 2020. The LEGO Factory Adventure Ride will feature the world’s first use of on-ride tracking technology. By identifying the attributes of guests and mapping their position in the virtual space, the ride transforms riders into LEGO Minifigures right before their own eyes! LEGOLAND New York revealed the news at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) annual Expo in Orlando, along with the ride technology designer, Holovis. The event was also broadcast live on Facebook. Read on for more details about LEGOLAND New York, coming 2020, and see what's in store for this incredible theme park!

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Mummenschanz RE:PLAY - a Creative Breath of Fresh Air in a Technological World

Thinking about taking your child to see a show, play or musical in New York City? It's often hard to choose the right one, especially if your children are very young. RE:PLAY, a visually spectacular show featuring Mummenschanz, is now playing at The New Victory Theater. It's the perfect way to ignite a creative spark in children of all ages! And they do it beautifully without computerized special effects, loud music or words. Read on for more details.

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New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium Opening at American Dream in 2020!

Have you heard about New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium? Opening in 2020 alongside LEGOLAND Discovery Center at American Dream, SEA LIFE will be a 35,000-square-foot aquarium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, themed around New York City’s most iconic moments and landmarks. It's playfully dubbed, 'City Under the Sea.' Read on to learn more!

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Everyone Matters: A Tribute to a Lost Friend and Operation Christmas Child

Happy World Kindness Day! In honor of the occasion, I want to share a story with you. In 2015, the blogging community lost a wonderful writer and friend. Her name was Melissa Matters, and she passed away suddenly at the age of 36, leaving behind two beautiful children, a husband and family. I never met Melissa in person, but I considered her a colleague, a fellow writer and an online friend. I will truly miss her. She kept a blog about being a mom, and wrote some beautiful posts about her family and children. Her blog is called Wading Through Motherhood, and I hope you will check it out. I made this post in her honor, and there are some ideas in here about how you can spread kindness and help celebrate World Kindness Day.

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Christmas Con NJ : What Was it Like? Will There Be Another?

Christmas Con has come and gone here in New Jersey, but so many people are still talking about it and wondering if they can catch their favorite Hallmark Channel celebrities again next year. I have the scoop for ya! I'll tell you all about my experience at the show and what you can (hopefully) expect for next year, 2020.

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DIY Thanksgiving Turkey Wreath

Thanksgiving crafts for kids are all over Pinterest, but this is one of my favorites! It's so basic and simple, it can even be done as a classroom project with young students. It makes a cute decoration for Thanksgiving and constructing it can keep the little ones occupied on a rainy (or cold!) day. It makes a cute gift for grandparents or teachers, and you can even personalize the turkey by adding a name across the belly or adding a little hat or bow.

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Let's Visit Diggerland USA in West Berlin, New Jersey: A Jersey Momma Review

Is Diggerland USA right for your child? What age group should visit? I hope you'll join me for this honest review of the ONLY construction themed adventure park in all of North America!  It really was quite a unique and entertaining place. I can't wait to tell you all about it. Oh, and don't forget, my posts are designed for easy reading. There might be a lot of information here, but you can scroll to find what you need under each bold heading. I'll tell ya everything ya need to know!

(*this post has been freshly updated for 2019!)

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Easy Turkey-Shaped Lollipops for Thanksgiving

Turkey suckers, turkey lollipops- whatever you call them, these Thanksgiving treats are so much easier to make than you think! They're a cute, quick way to show some gratitude to friends and family, or just end your meal with a sweet treat.

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Picture Book Month: Making Pupcakes Doggy Cupcakes

Did you know that November is Picture Book Month?  Here in The Jersey Momma household, we're picture book enthusiasts, so I'm more than excited to join my fellow bloggers in celebrating this fantastic event.  Many thanks to Krystal of Healthy Happy Thrifty Family for inviting me to participate!

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