Hersheypark Summer 2025 Season: What's New

The Hersheypark summer season is finally here! Hersheypark is now open daily through Sept. 1st (Labor Day) for new thrills, water park splashes, Twizzlers-inspired treats and a new Hershey Character trivia show. Want to hear what's new and what you MUST SEE this season at Hersheypark? Read on!

The Hotel Hershey vs. The Hershey Lodge - Which to Choose? (part 2)

If you're planning a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania and you're not sure which hotel to stay at, The Jersey Momma is here to help! Are you wondering what the difference is between The Hotel Hershey and The Hershey Lodge? Read on!

This post has been freshly updated for 2025!

The Great Big List of Summer Day Trip Ideas in New Jersey and Beyond!

Looking for Summer day trip ideas in and around New Jersey? I got ya covered!! Here's my great big list of over 100 fun places to visit with your family this Summer, as well as an interactive map to help you find what you're looking for.

**This post has been updated for 2025! HAPPY SUMMER!

End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas: 'Orange You Glad it's Summer?'

Are you searching for an easy end of the year teacher gift?  Do you need ideas for a special teacher gift but you're not sure where to start? Well, look no further! This 'Orange You Glad it's Summer?' gift pack is so easy to make, and it's super-cute, too! All you need is a soda bottle and some goodies and you're all set!

How to Make Red, White and Blue Patriotic Cupcakes DIY

If you're in charge of bringing the dessert to a Memorial Day picnic or a 4th of July bash, then check out these patriotic cupcakes, which are actually super easy to make!

Celebrate World Turtle Day (5/23) with Henry from Squishmallows!

Are you ready to 'shellebrate' World Turtle Day? Sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue, this is the perfect time to show your support for these gentle and beloved reptiles. You can help spread the word about this amazing day!

Hersheypark Twizzlers Twisted Gravity Attraction Now Open!

Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania,  just opened its all-new 2025 Twizzlers Twisted Gravity attraction. This high-thrill pendulum attraction is the tallest Screamin’ Swing in the world! Read on for details!

LEGOLAND New York Guide to Visiting: Reviews, Tips, Advice and Suggestions

If you're headed to LEGOLAND New York, don't go without reading my review first! We just returned from our park visit and I have plenty of tips and suggestions for you. These are things I wish someone had told me before I visited, too, so be sure to read to the end for all of my advice.

*This post has been freshly updated for 2025! LEGOLAND New York is now open for the 2025 season

Easy Strawberry Muffins

I don't know about you, but I LOVE muffins. I'm always on the look-out for easy muffin recipes, and this strawberry muffin recipe is one of my favorites! It reminds me of a strawberry shortcake, and it's great warm or even straight out of the refrigerator.

5 Summer Must-Haves: New and Fun Items for Summer and Beyond

Summer is just around the corner (thank goodness!) and I found some fun new items to fill those lazy, hazy days (or hectic ones, whatever works!). These items are not just pool and yard items like most summer gift guides out there. Nope, I found a handful of goodies that you can use in various ways this summer- from travel items to indoor activities. If I've peaked your curiosity, scroll on to see what I found!

Handmade Mother's Day Gifts for Kids: Crafts Anyone Can Make!

Handmade Mother's Day gifts are some of the most special and memorable presents that a momma can receive. Knowing that a child worked to make something for you with their own little hands- well, that is priceless. I've compiled some of my easiest and most classic crafts here, but feel free to check out my Crafts page for more ideas!

10 Fun Ideas for May the Fourth: Star Wars Day Crafts, Games, Puzzles, and More!

I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan and I look forward to celebrating May the Fourth every year. I gathered some of my favorite Star Wars Day crafts, games, puzzles, recipes and more from all around the internet. Get ready to celebrate and...MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

Make Your Own Desktop Porg! Easy Porg Crafts Inspired by Star Wars

'May the 4th' is almost here, and for Star Wars fans, that's a special day (get it? May the Fourth/Force?). We're a bit Porg-obsessed in this house. Everyone knows I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and after seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I fell in love with the furry Porgs of Ahch-to Island. I searched for some fun Porg crafts and Star Wars-inspired crafts online but couldn't find what I was looking for. So I came up with this easy paper Porg craft that anyone can make. You, too, can have your own office Porg!

Hot Toy Trends and 10 Favorite Finds from Toy Fair New York 2025

As I always say, Toy Fair New York has come and gone, but the memories remain. I have so much to tell you about! This was my eighth visit to Toy Fair, and although much has changed over the years, one thing stays the same: everything* I saw at the show will eventually make its way to this blog and to you, dear reader, so you can go out there and find the best toys, gifts, collectibles, and more. I have many gift guides to plan this year, as well as round-up posts like this one. 

*Yes, everything will make its way here, except what I saw at LEGO, because that was super top-secret and I signed a NDA. Sorry. 

Anyway, here are the hot toy trends I found at Toy Fair New York, as well as 10 of my favorites for 2025.