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Brite Nites at Wagner Farm in Warren, NJ

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nj family halloween

Brite Nites is a spectacular display of hundreds of lighted pumpkins that light up the grounds of the Wagner Farm Arboretum in Warren, NJ. It is a must-see during the Halloween season.

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Holiday Lights at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ

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NJ Holiday Events 2014

This past Saturday we traded our snugly PJs for a night out on the town. Our destination? The Holiday Lights at Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ. Was it worth it? Yes!

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NJ Playgrounds: Merrill Park & Animal Haven in Woodbridge Township

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merrill park animal haven

G just loves animals so when we recently visited Merrill Park and Animal Haven in Woodbridge, New Jersey, she could hardly contain her excitement! We spent an exciting few hours among the active ducks, geese, chickens, pot belly pigs, goats, turkeys, and more!

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Jenkinsons Aquarium & Boardwalk in Point Pleasant NJ

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Best aquariums for kids NJ

We recently took a wonderful day trip with our toddler to Jenkinsons Aquarium & Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, NJ.

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The New Jersey Children’s Museum in Paramus, NJ

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The New Jersey Children's Museum

We recently spent the day at The NJ Children’s Museum is Paramus, NJ. It’s a great place to keep active toddlers and preschoolers busy and using their imaginations.

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NJ Playgrounds: Snyder Ave Park & Sprayground in Berkeley Heights

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Snyder Ave Park Berkeley Heights

This week has been HOT! We dodged the thunderstorms and made our way to Snyder Ave Park and Sprayground in Berkeley Heights, NJ. It’s a small, fenced in park with a JETS-themed sprayground perfect for cooling off and keeping the kids busy.

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NJ Playgrounds: Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains, NJ

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Best NJ Playgrounds

As soon as I saw the forecast for temperatures in the 90s, I started searching for a place to keep my toddler both cool and busy. This week, we headed over to Ponderosa Park and Sprayground in Scotch Plains, NJ.

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BYOB Painting Class at Art Plus Studio in South Norwalk, CT

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wine and painting

This weekend I went to a BYOB painting class and it was a blast. I had a chance to channel my inner artist, have a good laugh with friends, and create a Bamboo masterpiece!

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Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ

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Best Zoos in NJ

We celebrated Father’s Day with a family trip to the Turtle Back Zoo! With over 15 kid-friendly exhibits, it was easy to tell why this zoo was voted #1 in NJ.

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Historic Chester, New Jersey

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Visit Chester NJ

Chester, New Jersey is a small, historic town with a small, but bustling Main Street filled with specialty shops, antique stores, and restaurants. We recently visited the Spring Chester Craft Show and enjoyed some homemade ice cream while strolling through town and window shopping.

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