The Jersey Momma

Have you ever tried to give a gift to someone but failed spectacularly? Maybe you thought hard about a gift but your recipient wound up hating it. Or maybe you crumbled under the pressure of picking a gift and ended up getting something completely lame. Never fear, The Jersey Momma has some new ideas for you! Read more »

I've teamed up with my friend Melinda, a Health and Wellness Coach, to bring you an awesome list of Keto-friendly products that you have to try! We tried our best to create an honest list filled with things that taste great, which is especially useful for people who are just starting out on Keto diets and aren't sure what to try. Read more »

Winter day trip ideas are a big topic of a discussion on message boards and in Facebook groups. It's hard to figure out where to take the kids when the weather is bad. Finding fun indoor play ideas is hard enough, but entertaining kids on the weekend or during a vacation when it's too cold to do anything else, well, that ain't easy! So here's a list of over 25 fun things to do in and around The Garden State during the winter months. From play mazes to museums, I've got ya covered! *Freshly updated for 2021! Scroll to see what's open and what is temporarily closed** Read more »

Just google 'hatchet throwing near me' and you'll see how popular this social craze is! Hatchet throwing in New Jersey! Who would've thought? This fun trend is appearing all over social media. You might've seen some of your favorite celebs tossing axes on Jimmy Fallon- like Jason Momoa and Jennifer Lawrence. Now you can try it yourself thanks to local 'hatchet houses' popping up around the country. Here in New Jersey, I had a chance to visit Stumpy's Hatchet House Green Brook and it was an experience I will never forget! Read on to find out what it's like to toss an axe or two and live to tell the tale. **Note: Stumpy's Hatchet House in Green Brook is OPEN for business and they've gone to great lengths to stay sanitized and healthy! Scroll down to see what our experience was like when we visited in 2020! Read more »

Winter is here and it's time to curl up with a good book! I've found some fun picks for kids this month, including a few last minute holiday titles.  Read more »

If you're searching for Beaches Turks and Caicos reviews, you'll find tons of glowing posts about all-inclusive family fun, but if you're wondering, is it really worth it? Is Beaches worth the cost? I'm here to help! We recently visited Beaches Turks and Caicos and I have the scoop for you! **Beaches Turks and Caicos is NOW OPEN for travel! Be sure to visit their website to see all of their safety precautions and protocols. Congrats, Beaches!!** *Concerned about safety, cleanliness or booking cancellations and policies? No worries! Scroll down to my section about cleanliness and safety at the bottom of the post.  Read more »

It's crunch time for holiday shopping! If you have any Sonic the Hedgehog fans at home (and believe me, I know some adults who are old-school Sonic fans), these are great gift choices. Read more »

I'm always on the lookout for new shows to watch on Netflix, and I'm super excited to see Finding Ohana , which debuts in January of 2021. Hawaii is one of my favorite places on earth, so I can't wait to see all of the beautiful locations in this production, too. Finding Ohana looks like a film that the whole family will enjoy. Read on for more details! Read more »

I grew up with homemade rice pudding, although I can't remember exactly who made it. Isn't that sad? I thought it was my grandmother but my mom thinks it was our wonderful old neighbor, Marie. All I remember is a yellow tupperware bowl, and swirling my spoon around that creamy goodness! I searched the internet for a recipe similar to the one I remember as a child, and this was the closest I could find. And it's not hard to make, so come and try it! There's even a printable version at the end of this post. Read more »

Drive-through Holiday Light Shows are all the rage this season! If you're looking for a fun new option, check out the American Express Platinum Winter Lights Experience happening this month in Far Hills, New Jersey. Grab the whole family and get ready for some safe Winter fun. Read on for more details! Read more »

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... Read more »

My review of Hersheypark Christmas Candylane in Hershey, PA is one of my most popular posts! Have you ever visited Hersheypark at Christmas? It's so much fun! First, let me start off by saying how much I love Hersheypark. I actually love Hershey, PA so much that I devoted an entire page to it on my site. So be sure to check out my Hershey Insider Page for all of my other Hershey review articles (no one paid me to do this, it's not sponsored). This post is a two part series, so be sure to read part two detailing Hershey Sweet Lights . *This post has been freshly updated for 2020! Read more »

As the homeroom parent for my son's classroom, I am always on the lookout for new ideas to use at the class parties.  I have seen 'punch boxes' or prize boxes on Pinterest , but never actually tried to make one myself. Until now! Read more »

Teens and tweens can be so hard to shop for, can't they? Ask them what they want for the holidays and they usually tell you "I don't know" or "a new iPhone." It's either everything or nothing! So I've whipped up a quick list of twelve cool items that I think teens and tweens will love. They're perfect for stocking stuffers, too! Read more »

The first gingerbread house I ever built was condemned.  The walls slid together, the frosting was too watery, and if a gingerbread man tried to move in, he would have been killed by a collapsing roof. But over the years I've learned a few tips and tricks to build a better gingerbread house. Especially when there are kids involved! Read more »

Sometimes our Elf on the Shelf buddies get a little lazy, don't they? You wake up in the morning and - -GASP!- your elf is still on the shelf! Here's a quick and easy save for when your Elf on the Shelf forgets to move. Free printable included in post! Read more »

What are the best Christmas and holiday attractions in New Jersey and beyond? I've got some suggestions for you! The holiday season is upon us, and if you're anything like me, you're itching to do some 'holiday stuff' with your family.  And I'm not talking crafts or baking- I mean, cool trips that you can take for some holiday themed fun! So here are some of my favorite must-visit holiday locations in the tri-state area.  Be sure to scroll down for a full list of even more holiday ideas, too!! *This post has been freshly updated for 2020!** Read more »

What is Gingerbread Wonderland at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum? Well, have you ever wondered what it would be like if all of the gingerbread cookies got together during the holidays and had a big party?  I'm sure there would be dancing cookies and palace ballrooms and colorful characters.  I'm sure it would look a lot like The Frelinghuysen Arboretum's Gingerbread Wonderland! **This post has been freshly updated for 2020!** Read more »