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Jul16

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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Jul05

BYOB Cooking Class at Trattoria Bel Paese in Cranford, NJ

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cooking class for beginners union county nj

I recently took a cooking class called, Secrets of Pasta Sauces, at Trattoria Bel Paese in Cranford, NJ. It was a great way to learn some Italian cooking secrets and enjoy a unique and entertaining date night, too.

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Jun22

Imagine That!!! Children’s Museum Florham Park, NJ

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Imagine That Florham Park

We recently visited Imagine That!!! A New Jersey Children’s Museum in Florham Park. Our toddler had a blast exploring each of the interesting hands-on exhibits. It was a great way to expend that never-ending toddler energy in a safe, fun, educational environment!

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Jun17

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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Jun06

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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Jun04

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair, NJ

posted by nicole
Iris Gardens Montclair

We recently enjoyed a lovely spring day among the beautiful, blooming irises at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens.

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Apr12

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Forest Road Park in Fanwood, NJ

posted by nicole
Things to do in Fanwood NJ

This year my newly walking toddler really enjoyed the Annual Fanwood Easter Egg Hunt!

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