Easter Egg Hunt 2016

One of my favorite times of the year is Easter! Maybe it's because my first born had arrived around this time of the year. Surprisingly this year Easter has arrived a bit early than usual. It is schedule for March 27, 2016. Perhaps its because this year it so happens to be a Leap Year, regardless we are excited for the upcoming holiday. I have a listed a few Easter Egg Hunts around the area, I will continue to update the site as I get more information on other locations. If you have a place you'd like to recommend please comment below ;)

Easter Egg Hunt 2016:

Hoboken Grace Community Church’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Hoboken, NJ)
March 19, 2016
The fourth annual Hoboken Grace Easter egg hunt will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm and again from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Mama Johnson Field will be filled with more than 20,000 candy-stuffed eggs. Activities will also include face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses, carnival games and pictures with the Easter Bunny. This event is free and open to the public. Please call (201) 795-5485 for additional details.

Woolwich Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Woolwich Township, NJ)
March 19, 2016
With more than 10,000 candy, sticker and trinket filled eggs, Swedesboro Woolwich Parks and Recreation Committee and the Crossbridge Community Church will host its annual free Easter Egg Hunt at the Chrles G. Harker School. From 10am to 1pm, scrambles will take place every 20 minutes. There will also be free face painting, games, a bounce house and even free cookies. For additional details, please call (856) 467-2666.

Easter in the Park (Ridgewood, NJ)
March 26, 2016
Ridgewood will host its annual Easter in the Park celebration. Activities will include an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, as well as activities throughout town at participating stores. This event will be held at Memorial Park from 11am to 2pm. For more details, please call (201) 445-2600.

Liberty Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Union, NJ)
March 26, 2016
Liberty Hall Museum, located on Kean University’s campus, will host its annual Easter egg hunt with a “surprise” visit from the Easter Bunny. Reservations required. Please call (908) 527-0400 with questions.

Easter Egg Hunt at Oasis Family Farm (Robbinsville, NJ)
March 19, 20, 25, 26, 2016
Bring your favorite basket, win prizes, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Spots can be reserved in advance by calling 609-259-7300.

Swing Into Spring Easter Egg Hunt (Chesterfield, NJ)

April 2, 2016

Little kids can enjoy a Great Lawn egg hunt, while older kids search the forest for hidden treasures. Lay back and relax on the picturesque property for an elegantly simple outdoor lunch. 11am to 3pm. Rain date April 3.

Easter Egg Hunt at Allaire (Farmingdale, NJ)
March 26, 2016
All are invited to Allaire Village for an Easter Egg Hunt with hunts for different age groups and special needs. A handmade Easter Bonnet Parade with prizes will be held at 3pm. The historic buildings will be open for the season.

*List above credit to: http://mommypoppins.com/njkids/best-easter-egg-hunts-for-nj-kids


Allendale, NJ
March 19th at 10 Am (Rain date sunday march 20, 2016- 2pm)
Easter Egg Hunt In Crestwood Lake- Ages 12 and under also special egg hunt for mothers
http://holidayobservers.org/Easter_Egg_Hunt.html

spEGGtacular Egg Hunt – Bergen County Zoo @ Bergen County Zoo
March 19 10:00 am -1pm Ages 1 to 10. $5/ family for non members.

Bergenfield, NJ 

March 19 at 10 am 

Memorial Park- New Bridge Rd

Rochelle Park, NJ
March 19 (raindate march 26,2016 at 10am)
Easter Egg Hunt at Carlock Field- Thiem ave

Tenafly, NJ
March 26th 1 pm sharp! Preschoolers will start first then K-5 will follow
Easter Egg Hunt at Roosevelt Commons. All Tenafly Residents welcome!

*http://www.jerseyfamilyfun.com/calendar-of-new-jersey-events/tag_ids~423/cat_ids~1720/

Haworth, NJ
March 19th at 10 Am to 11 am 

Memorial Field

Closter, NJ

March 26th at 10am sharp!

Memorial Park Playground 

Oradell, NJ
March 26th at 1 to 1:30 pm  at DPAC (Doug Parcells Athletic Complex and Playground)
http://www.oradell.org/ornj/Calendar/_top


Hillsdale, NJ
March 19th at 9 am (rain date same day at George White School)
Beechwood Park Hillsdale Ave.
http://www.hillsdalenj.org/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/2016_Flyer_-_Egg_Hunt.pdf

Norwood, NJ

March 20th at 1:30 pm

Kennedy Memorial Park

*Peter Cottontail, Mickey Mouse, Barney and Smoky the Bear will be making an appearance. 

Www.norwoodfd.org

Ridgefield Park, NJ

March 26th at 10 am sharp!

Veterans Park

Westwood, NJ

March 26th at 10:30 am sharp!

Veterans Memorial Park

Washington Township, NJ

March 26th at 10 am sharp!

Memorial Field

http://www.twpofwashington.us/default.asp?sec_id=180006394

New Milford, NJ

March 26th at 10 am sharp!

Behind Borough Hall

http://www.newmilfordboro.com/

Old Tappan, NJ

March 26th at 11:30 am sharp!

Oakes Park, Central Ave. 

http://oldtappan.net

Park Ridge, NJ

March 26th at 10:30 am sharp!

Davies Field

www.parkridgeboro.com

River Vale, NJ
March 19th at 10 am (rain go to Community Center)
River Vale Country Club 660 Rivervale Rd
For more details: http://www.rivervalenj.org/DocumentCenter/View/375

Easter Bunny Train Ride-
March 19, 20 & 26
11 am, 12:30pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm- Child $11 (3 to 12 yr) Adult $18 LapSitter $4.00 (up to 3 years old) for more details visit: http://877trainride.com/Easter.htm


Happy Easter to All!

National Night Out

Celebrate this year's "National Night Out"at a local town near you. I have listed below a few towns that will be hosting this event today. This event is held every year to increase awareness in our towns about topics such as drug prevention, neighborhood watch, anti-crime, etc. It's also a day to come together as a community for an educated, fun filled day. 


Hillsdale will be held at Memorial Field 6:30 pm

New Milford will be held at Memorial Field, 5:30-7:30 pm

Ridgefield will be held at Veteran's Field, 7-10 pm

Teaneck will be held at William Votee Park 5-9 pm

Paramus will be held at the Paramus Public Library (116 
East Century Road), 5-7:00 pm

Fair Lawn will be held at Memorial Park, 7-9:00 pm

Maywood will be held at Memorial Park, 6 pm

Bergenfield will be held at Memorial Park, 5 pm

Hackensack will be held at "The Green" (corner of main st and court st), 6-10:00 pm

For more info visit: http://www.jerseyfamilyfun.com/national-night-out-events-in-new-jersey/

4th Of July Events Northern NJ

 

 

Independence Day is approaching us and what better way to enjoy this great holiday than with fireworks and family events. I have listed a few towns that have live music, pony rides, games, food and of course fireworks. Some towns are starting as early as today so make sure to look at all the available dates and times. 

Paramus-  Sunday July 5, 2015 Fireworks show for more details visit: http://paramuschamber.org/events/4th-of-july-2015-fireworks-show/

Ridgewood- July 4, 2015 at 6 pm Veteran’s Field for more details visit:

More info. http://ridgewoodjuly4.net/evening-entertainment-fireworks/

Fairlawn- July 1, 2015 at 7:30pm Memorial Park (firework and event)

More Info: http://bestofnj.com/event/fair-lawn-fireworks

Allendale- July 4, 2015 at 7:30pm (firework and special event)

More info:  http://bestofnj.com/event/allendale-july-4th

Maywood- July 2, 2015 (fireworks) 7 pm ; July 4, 2015 (parade) 9 am

More Info:  http://www.maywoodboro.org/

Oradell- July 4, 2015 (parade) 9 am (event to follow after)

More info:  http://www.oradell.org/

River Edge- July 3, 2015 “Music in the Park” Memorial Parak 6:30

                        July 4, 2015 (Parade) 11am  (fair to follow)

More Info: http://www.riveredgenj.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7BCFF19D33-EBB3-4FD2-8E9F-C68BAFAEE0DD%7D

Mini Tuna Spinach wrap recipe

I love tuna and spinach so I figured I'd create a healthier "wrap" version to share with you all.

Ingredients:

1 can of Tuna (bumble bee solid in water)

Chopped Onion (about 1/4 of an onion)

Mayo (1-2 tbspn I love mayo!)

Diced Tomato (1/2 tomato)

Chopped Celery (1-2 stalks)

Salt & pepper for taste (optional)

Spinach leaves (as many as u'd like)

Quick and easy steps: 

I started by draining the tuna water out next I scooped out the tuna onto a bowl. In the bowl I added mayo, tomato, onion and chopped celery. Once in the bowl slowly mix ingredients together. After mixing all products I added the pepper and a hint of salt.

Now you're ready for the fun part! Grab a small 1/2-1 tablespoon of the tuna mix and scoop onto each individual spinach leaf. My toddler enjoyed helping me prep this lunch. 

She was in control of her own portions and felt like a mini cook ;). You can use salmon or even crab meat if you'd like. Regardless of which route you choose the end result is delicious, simple and healthy! Please share your stories and photos below.

Harry Potter Book Cake Tutorial

I made a Harry Potter Book Cake for my nephew about 6 months ago and I had  promised to share with you all a quick tutorial. Please read below some simple steps to making your own book cake.

Materials:
Cake Mix (you can buy the premade box or do it from scratch)
Icing (I used butter cream)
Fondant
Food Dye
Dough Roller
Pizza Cutter or knife
Parchment Paper
Fondant Cutting Tools (Optional)

DIY custom Birthday Shirt

I have already shown you a tutorial for creating your own Tutu(http://mommybakesnj.blogspot.com/2015/03/simple-tutu-tutorial.html) and I knew I had to work on a matching shirt. I have listed below a few simple steps that will help you achieve a great shirt.

 

Supplies:

Tulip Iron On Hologram Transfer Sheets

Scissors

Iron

Shirt (plain white tee)

 

Easter Egg Hunt in Bergen County

Every year we look forward to attendin the local Easter Egg Hunt with the kids. I figured I'd help and by listing a few Bergen County locations.


Demarest

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Location: Wakelee Field Playground
Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Waldwick:

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 (rain date April 4th)
Location: Waldwick High School Turf Football Field
Time: 10:00 am