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Admission to this attraction was provided free of cost to me in order to facilitate this review. Please note that as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. For years I couldn’t do many things because I was morbidly obese. …
Cruise into Summer with Five Days of Family Fun, Big Boat Bargains at 2013 Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show February 6-10 Atlantic City Convention Center Transforms to Nautical Paradise with Hundreds of Boats and Accessories, Hands-on Boating Seminars and Family Fun for Area’s Premier Winter Boating Celebration Atlantic City, NJ – December 18, 2012 …
I live In the same neighborhood I grew up in. As an older teen I recall a time where a hurricane was headed our way. At that time I had a crazy crush on a boy that lived a few houses up the street. Upon being notified a bad storm was heading our way, my …
I feel a bit like Mike Teevee from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I’m trying to set up posting by text so I can make short updates from my cell phone. Our area of New Jersey is right on the water and we were hit HARD by Hurricane Sandy. We still gave no power …
That map there is The Weather Channels map measuring current wind speed as Hurricane Sandy heads for towards the Jersey Shore. That pink arrow is where I am. Yeah. Fun times. I shot this short video a few minutes before 4 pm. Wind speed has increased yet again. It’s cold. The Weather Channel is saying …
Things are deteriorating rapidly, as the folks on The Weather Channel say. The cat doesn’t seem to have noticed and is purring away curled up on my lap as I type. Hurricane Sandy spans about 1,000 miles and will be making landfall here soon. The wind is starting to whip and howl. Cars have stopped …
Currently Hurricane Sandy spans about 1,000 miles. Right now, at 1:15 pm today, it’s raining and windy. The experts are saying that the center of the storm will be coming on land somewhere very close to me, and that it will likely be at least twice as bad as it is now. Earlier this morning …
The above picture is a screenshot of an article I read on NJ.com. I am 46 years old. If there’s one thing I know it’s that 17 year olds are very happy to get their drivers license. I can’t imagine trying to tell them they can’t smile when they pass their deriving test and get …
The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends, and favorite dolls! Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes, and learn how clothing has changed over the years …
Morey’s Piers Coupon – FREE waterpark admission pass with purchase of 3-pier wristband! #USFGMoreysPiers Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods NJ, is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the third best seaside amusement parks in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers spans over eighteen acres …
I am so excited, I am going to see Apassionata tomorrow at the Izod Center! I can’t wait! If you’re in the Tri-state area and want to catch this show, there’s a special on tickets. Here’s more info on the show and the ticket deal. Apassionata: The Beginning will be shown June 1-3 at the …
I took this photograph of my youngest son (who loves to dance around the house) at the Grounds For Sculpture. It was so cute and makes me smile every time I look at it. Thanks for stopping by! If you have a picture up for Wordless Wednesday, leave your link below on Mr. Linky! Then …
The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society, a 501 (c) 3 non profit corporation based out of Rochelle Park NJ will be hosting our Easter Bunny train Ride and Egg Hunt on March 31st, April1 and April 7. All monies earned by our organization are used for expanding and maintaining our steam …
On Saturday March 24, 2012, veteran rocker Dennis DeYoung will headline Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness. Dennis will be bringing a special show entitled Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX Unplugged and will bring his legendary musicianship and songs to this wonderful benefit concert with all proceeds going to the Epilepsy Foundation and the Epilepsy …
250 Artisans Showcase “A Sensory Celebration” in Somerset, NJ Garden State Exhibit Center 50 Atrium Drive Somerset, NJ 08873 Show Hours: – Friday, March 9 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Saturday, March 10 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Sunday, March 11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission (valid all three days): – Adults …
Explore the great state of New Jersey, from the capital of Trenton to the Crossroads, from the Pine Barrens to the Watchungs, from the Lower Delaware to the popular shore. New Jersey has it all—history, culture, nature, industry, and fun! Children and their families will love learning about the amazing past and present of America’s …
On November 11, 2011 the New-York Historical Society reopened its doors after a three-year, $70 million dollar renovation. As a part of the renovated building, a new children’s history museum, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum (DCHM), was opened to engage younger audiences in the history of the US, through the eyes of New York City, …
Children’s Hospital of New Jersey helps nearly 50,000 children – from birth through age 19 – every year. And now you can help them out too. Supplies and toys are constantly in need for the children we care for at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. This is where you come in. The wish list is …
8 DAYS & 22 WAYS TO SPEND THE WEEK BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY IN PHILLY, DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 2 Families, Couples, Singles, Sports Fans & Culture Vultures Can Make Memories In Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, November 11, 2011 – From the day after Christmas until the day after the New Year, December 26, 2011 through January …
Have you heard of the Big Apple Circus? I hadn’t until about two years ago. What they’re about is best stated in their own words. Big Apple Circus is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving not only the communities in which it performs but also children and families across the nation with programs that bring the …
For Halloween this year a spooky pumpkin by the name of Spookley sends a message to kids about the topic of bullying. The Legend of Spookley, the Square Pumpkin is an animated book which touches on a big issue that it is our differences that make us special. The book written by Joe Troiano and …


















