Elizabeth of NJ Digital Moms shares 10 Reasons to Heart New Jersey!

New Jersey is my home. It is where I was born and raised. It is is where I am raising. Sure, Jersey girls don’t pump their own gas but that isn’t the best part of why being from the Garden State is awesome. It is awesome for many other reasons. I have never lived in Pennsylvania so I can not compare but here are 10 reasons I love being a Jersey girl.

1. I can live on farm land and 10 minutes away from the beach. Can someone say paradise?

2. Those same kind of farms grow great fruits and vegetables. It has a spectacular climate for growing the best blueberry wine ever. Come on over and enjoy a glass with me. 

3. I live close enough to NYC, Washington DC, and Philly to not turn to timid. I love the rush of the city! I love how it makes me be open to many things and inspires me to think out of the box.

4. I live far enough from NYC, Washington DC, and Philly to not turn to tough. After I stay in the city for a few days I get stressed. This is how I know I was meant to be a Jersey girl. Give me Jersey, Give me Zen.

5. I know what it is like to party like a reality tv star, I just know how to do it with class! Snookie has got nothing on me.

6. The diversity of people in New Jersey makes me smile, smile big. Hispanic, Asian and Middle Eastern heritage, among other ethnicities, bring with them their culture that is ours for the learning. I love that in NJ we are not the same.

7. The Art: I love that New Jersey is thick with talent. Being on the outskirts of New York it is New Jersey that is home to many different kinds of art and this gives a great gift to my children. I truly believe art is a universal language and New Jerseyians speak that language well.

8. History: It is everywhere. New Jersey was one of the original 13 colonies. Everywhere I go a story can be told to me through architecture, museums, and lighthouses. I truly consider it amazing.

9. One day you can build a snowman from snow and the next day you can build a snowman from sand. It is in New Jersey that you can enjoy the sun, the surf, and on occasion the snow. Just the perfect amount of snow not too much, not too little, but just right.

10. Nothing has made me more proud of my state than the days following Hurricane Sandy. I have never seen politics been pushed as side, strangers come together, and New Jersey be so unstoppable. It was in late October that I realized Jersey strong was not just a saying. It is a lifestyle and that is why I love New Jersey so very very much!

All good things must come to an end but don’t just take my word for it that New Jersey is awesome come see for yourself. You are invited this summer to enjoy the Jersey Shore, to hike the jersey trails, to live the Jersey lifestyle. Come on in, the water is fine!

About Elizabeth: Elizabeth has been a reader and friend of the Philly Burb Moms sites for years but has always stayed true to Cape May, her home town. Hurricane Sandy rocked her world but didn’t get her down and actually has helped by starting a website that is yours for the liking so you to can enjoy the Jersey Shore. Get the latest deals to enjoy the Jersey Beaches at a discount at www.facebook.com/ccouponer ! Sandy is in the past and a bright sunny summer is in the future!

Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club Deal in Galloway, NJ

Sand and Golf Mingle Nicely on the Jersey Shore

Escape Kit

• A One-Night Stay for Two in a Deluxe King or Deluxe Double Room, Sundays through Thursdays ($109), Fridays ($139), or Saturdays ($179)
• $25 Resort Credit
• Upgrade to Executive King or Junior Executive Room When Available
• Combine Vouchers to Stay for Up to Five Nights

This deal ends in a few days.  So grab yours so you can plan your getaway!

Don’t Miss the NEW Atlantic City!

We shared with you the amazing introduction of Duality to the new family-friendly Atlantic City, NJ on Independence Day a few weeks ago.  Duality, the new 3-D light projection show created by Moment Factory, highlights the history of Atlantic City in an 8-minute visually stimulating experience projected onto Boardwalk Hall. Check out Duality in all of its splendor:

DUALITY – Atlantic City Sound and Light Show – July 4th from Moment Factory on Vimeo.


Some of you are thinking, “Aw shucks! I missed it! Now I’ll never experience the awesomeness of Atlantic City!”

Oh, how wrong you are, my friend!

Duality is here to stay!  The show will be performed twice an house ALL YEAR LONG!  Coupled with Atlantic City’s family-friendly overhaul, it is the perfect spot to do an end-of-summer getaway for the whole fan! Forget casinos and bachelor parties! Think beach time, great food, wholesome fun on the boardwalk, children’s museums, nature centers, dinner cruises, as well as many other special family-friendly events and attractions.   Atlantic City is now even pet-friendly! Yesterday they hosted a Pet Happy Hour sponsored by VH-1!

Literally: Fun for the ENTIRE family!

Don’t miss out on all of the great things happening in Atlantic City, and put it on your Summer Bucket List today! If you want more inspiration as you plan your visit, check out Atlantic City on Facebook and Twitter!

Have you visited Atlantic City recently? We’d love to hear about your experience – so leave a comment below or share with us on the Chesco Mom Facebook Page!

This post is brought to you with the support of the Atlantic City Alliance. Join the conversation about the new Atlantic City at #HowIDoAC on Twitter. Find them on Facebook and Twitter

Water Park Admission – GREAT DEAL!

Does your family vacation in Wildwood, NJ????  Check out this great deal for 

Splash Zone Water Park

All-Day Park Admission for Individual ($17) or Family of Four ($64)

Hurry, this deal closes in just 2 days!

Good all summer since it doesn’t expire until September 3rd!

Have a Bank of America card? then save BIG when visiting Philly Museums

Are you a Bank of America cardholder? if so…pull out your Bank of America card and head on over to any of the museums listed below for FREE admission!

Philly Museums
African America Museum in Philadelphia
National Constitution Center
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Please Touch Museum®

Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware Art Museum (Saturday only)
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate

South/Central Jersey
Garden State Discovery Museum
Grounds for Sculpture

Traveling – click here to see what other museums are participating in this program.

As part of Bank of America’s Museum on Us® program, cardholders will have free access to the museums/cultural institutions above on the first full weekend of each month through Dec. 4th and 5th, 2010! All you need to do is show your Bank of America ATM, credit or check card and a valid photo ID and you’re in. How cool is that?!?

There are caveats, of course: it’s not valid for special exhibitions, fundraising events or ticketed shows unless otherwise stipulated, and it’s not to be combined with any other discounts or offers, B of A notes. And, oh yeah, free admission does not mean a guaranteed reservation.

Cabbage Patch Kid Weekend at The Golden Inn in Avalon, NJ

A few weeks ago I was invited to a Mommy & Daughter weekend in Avalon, NJ sponsored by Jakks Pacific and The Party Planning Professor, Elizabeth Norton.

Growning up I had a dozen Cabbage Patch Kid’s. I LOVED my CPK’s! They slept going across my bed and I slept all scrunched up in a ball so they would have room… know that is LOVE..or maybe the beginning of my chiropractic issues…

In the midst of the winter blahs and desperately needing a change of scenery I jumped on the opportunity to road trip with my little girl.

We hopped in “Quick Silver” (that is the name of our mini-van..we name all of our cars) and headed to the Garden State with my friend Kelly, from The Centsible Life and her little girls.

Elizabeth, is the go to source for all things Cape May County and made arrangements for us to stay at The Golden Inn in Avalon. I know you are thinking… the shore? In November? Say What?, but there were lots of great activities going on all weekend in Avalon and Stone Harbor…lots of FREE activities.

Kelly, the kid’s and I strolled the streets of Stone Harbor and enjoyed carolers and characters walking around, crafts and merchant hospitality. We also spent some time on the beach. The Golden Inn is a perfect family friendly place to stay while visiting Avalon. There is a lovely pillow top mattress on each guest bed and you can’t beat the location to the beach…It is ON the beach! In the summer there is a walk up beach bar…pretty cool! Click here for information on super fun Girls Only Weekends throughout the spring.

On Sunday afternoon, Elizabeth hosted a Cabbage Patch Kid’s Party. This chic knows how to throw a par-tay! She went all out. She had the party room all decked out in Cabbage Patch green. I think I was just as happy as my little girl was for this party. We opened the door, were greeted by Dr. Elizabeth and Nurse Jenn. The girls all walked walked the green carpet and then took a seat in “the cabbage patch” as Dr. Elizabeth read a Cabbage Patch story to the kid’s while the moms chatted and exchanged 1980’a Cabbage Patch memories. When story time was over Dr. Elizabeth let each girl journey to “Babyland General” to choose their very own doll. My little one chose the Pop n Style (which, I can’t say with out singing “Pop it, lock it, polka dot it). The Pop n Style doll comes with 3 hair pieces that “POP” into place, giving your doll with a short hair style long hair or a doll with straight hair curly hair.

I love that Cabbage Patch Kid’s hair has evolved over the years. I always wanted to brush and play with my CPK’s hair growing up, but since it was yarn I couldn’t.

After all of the girls had picked out their dolls, they repeated the Cabbage Patch Kid Adoption oath and officially adopted them. John Allison, The General Manager of The Golden Inn served as the witness of adoption and signed each girls paperwork.. what a good sport!

My favorite part of the party was when my daughter took her new Cabbage Patch Kid out of the box, the brand spankin‘ new CPK smell took me back to my CPK days. That smell is one of my very favorite smells.

It was so fun to share the CPK experience with my little girl. My daughter turns 5 in a few months and we have been thinking of recreating the Cabbage Patch Kid Party that Elizabeth planned.. it was THAT much fun!

Thank You Elizabeth and everyone at The Golden Inn, Avalon for a lovely weekend!

Disclaimer…Although I was not paid to attend this event, I received free accommodations at The Golden Inn and a free doll for my child.

Family Activities at the Jersey Shore

Headed “down the shore” this summer? Check out our complete guide to all things Jersey Shore.

Avalon

Click here for a complete list of events in Avalon

Stone Harbor

Click here for a complete list of events in Stone Harbor.

6/28/09 – Sunday’s at The Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market -95th Street – Water Tower Parking Lot

6/28/09 – Ron Jaworski Fit Festival

6/29/2009 – Eric Dasher Magic Show Stone Harbor Firehouse Parking Lot- bring a beach chair or blanket. Begins at 7pm. For more information – 609-368-6101

Sea Isle City

Monday & Wednesday Nights-Free Summer Concerts Under the Stars, sponsored by Sea Isle City and the Tourism Commission, 7:30-9:00PM, 609-263-TOUR

Click here for a complete list of Sea Isle City events

Wildwood

Click here for a complete list of Wildwood Events.

Thursday Nights– Boardwalk Family Fun Nights Parades, clowns and music on the Wildwood Boardwalk. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.609.523.1602 or http://www.dowildwood.com/

Ocean City, NJ

Click here for a complete list of events in OCNJ

Family Nights 7:30pm to 9:30pm on the Boardwalk .

Ocean City, NJ Ocean City Chamber

NJ Links:

NJ Division of Travel & Tourism

New Jersey Shore

Official Website for State of NJ (check traffic conditions & weather)

While visiting Cape May County, check out a blog written by our friend Elizabeth Norton, AKA.. The Party Planning Professor. Elizabeth is a contributor to the New Jersey Moms Blog, NJ.com and is our favorite NJ shore ” Mom in the Know”. She is very excited to share her insider tips on all things Jersey shore.

We want to see your best NJ Shore pictures. Email them to us at sarah@chestercountymoms.com July 1- August 31st. We will post the photos to Chester County Moms and ask our readers to vote on the best photo. One submission per family. Stay tuned for details.