The Cornucopia Institute - Supporting Local, Organic & Authentic Food!

The Cornucopia Institute is an organization seeking economic justice for the family-scale farming communities. Through research, advocacy, and economic development, the institute empower farmers and consumers in supporting ecologically produced local, organic and authentic food.

The Cornucopia Institute

Not all natural and organic brands are created equally, and if you are researching brands to choose from at your local grocery store, check out their score cards (link at the top of their home page) for egg, dairy, soy, and cereal.  Several reports about baby formula, nuts, beef, soy meat alternatives, Walmart-organic can also be found here.

If you wish to support, The Cornucopia Institute accepts tax-deductible donations,  recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public interest group. 

You can also find them on Facebook. 

Growing Up Green - Fun for Kids!

Did you want to make your own backyard more inviting for beautiful birds and insects?

NJ Flower & Garden Show

Expect rivers of color and fragrance in beautiful display gardens at the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, from February 16th through 19th @ the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center (Edison, NJ)! 

Besides the fabulous display gardens, the garden marketplace, plant sale, and top quality seminars, the Flower and Garden show also hosts the Fun for Kids - Growing Up Green program on February 19th between 11 am and 3 pm. 

The program teaches young kids how to make their own backyard more inviting for beautiful birds and insects, by creating a mini habitat.  Kids will get to take their gardening projects home, and enjoy a wildflower bloom in their backyard this spring!


Tickets: Free for kids under 11 years of age; $6 for children 12 to 17; and $15 for adults ($7.50, if you buy online).

You can also visit the same show at Richmond, VA between February 9th and 12th.

Go Beyond Coloring Books - Kelly Kits

Explore endless creative ideas at Kelly Kits!

Kelly Kits

Kelly Kits are self-contained art lessons in a box for kids of age 18 months to 10 years! Each kit contains 10 project, which include painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, and collage activities (enough for one child to do twice, or two children to do simultaneously).

 

 

Kelly Kits also sells birthday party kits. The Birthday Party Packs are sold in sets for 8 guests for $49.95, with additional add on options!

 

 

You can also follow Kelly Kits on Facebook.

Oasis Day Camp

Oasis Day Camp

Oasis Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is catered towards kids aged 4 to 11 years.  Your child will get to experience everything you would want in a summer experience- sprawling ball fields, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, an arboretum complete with nature trails and ponds, performing arts and dance classes, and outdoor adventure classes!  Camp durations vary from 2 weeks to 8 weeks.

You can register your child at one of the several Oasis Day Camp locations, which include New York City, New Jersey and Massachusetts!

You can also find them on Facebook. 

NJ Summer Camp Expo - Jan 28th

What will your kids be doing this summer?

Camps Expo

Festive season has gone by and its still winter.  However, spring/summer is not too far away.  Check out Central Jersey's 14 Annual Camp Expo at Princeton, NJ on Saturday, January 28th between 10:00 am and 03:30 pm.

Explore day camps & sleep-aways, along with loads of other children’s vendors, fun entertainment, door prizes, giveaways and interactive sports activities for kids of all ages.  Mom and dad meet face to face with camp owners and directors who will provide information about activities, camp themes, transportation and more.

Admission to the expo is free, but registration is required.

iPlay America

Cold weather will never spoil the fun you can have at iPlay America, NJ's premier indoor amusement park! 

Located at Freehold, NJ, at iPlay America you can play, eat and party at the same time.  You will also find a variety of rides for all ages and a boardwalk arcade with 200 modern and nostalgic arcade games!  You can also explore attractions like laser tag or mini-bowling, bumper-cars or a 4d theatre. 

IPlay America also hosts birthday parties and other special events (click here for more information).

Follow iPlay America on Facebook to obtain exclusive offers, discounts and event information. 

Cooking with Kids at Wegmans & Whole Foods!

Would you like to cook up crave-able and delicious root veggies, or encourage your kids to eat a rainbow of colors, or cook up the worlds greatest meatballs?

Wegmans

Check out Kids in the Kitchen events at Wegmans Cooking School.  Wegmans grocery store can be found in MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA.

Classes are conducted on weekends and are $5 per child (including parent; appropriate for ages 4+) for Wegmans shopper club card members (non-members $10)

 

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Increase your culinary know-how at the state-of-the-art Whole Foods Culinary Centers. Located in over 30 stores nationwide, Whole Foods offer affordable, recreational culinary education for all ages (starting at 2 yrs of age).  Check out the Whole Foods Culinary Centers information page to find the closest location to you.

The Preschool Enrichment Fair (Jan 12 & 17)

Looking for preschools?

The Preschool & Enrichment Fair

The Preschool & Enrichment Fair  will feature representatives from preschools and enrichment programs who will answer your questions and provide you the information you will need to choose the best program for your child.

The event is scheduled to be held on Jan 12th at Mountainside, NJ and Jan 17th at Livingston, NJ, Over 40 schools and enrichment programs will be present at the event.  Admission to the program is free, but registration is required.

For more details, contact:

Kate & Christina
NJ Moms Guide
info@njmomsguide.com.

The Funplex

Getting bored this winter?  The Funplex is a spectacular family entertainment & amusement park, located in Mt. Laurel, NJ. From bowling to bumper cars... motion simulators to go-karting... mostly for kids 4 and up, the Funplex is South Jersey's most unique amusement center.

The Funplex

The Funplex also offers a water park, mini golf, and several other activities for the spring/summer season!You can also organize your next group event or birthday party at Funplex (click here).

You can also like them on Facebook.