Taking Toddlers to See Trucks in Hoboken

Kids love trucks, and what better way to spend time together than watching trucks move giant piles of dirt? There is construction going on next to the Second Street Light Rail station. My son gets really excited to see all the dump trucks whenever we drive past, there is not a lot of traffic on Marshall Street so we often sit...

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Jersey City is Battening Down the Hatches

The City has met this morning with OEM and the directors of various agencies and departments. Right now it looks like it is on track to hit us beginning around 2 am on Tuesday, it looks like the City is preparing for Sunday on. They have shelter ready, including a shelter at Pershing Field that accepts owners with pets. The...

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Looks like Halloween Might Get Washed Away by Hurricane Sandy

There is a growing possibility that Hoboken and the region could be impacted by a very major storm early next week as Hurricane Sandy continues north. More than 6 inches of rain and hurricane force winds may occur, with the possibility of record flooding. “Just as with Hurricane Irene, we are preparing for the worst and hoping...

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Fairy tea party with the NJ Devils this Saturday in Hoboken

Join hundreds of other parents and children in downtown Hoboken this Saturday, October 27 at the Metro Moms Healthy & Green Halloween bash. Get healthy treats from 20 vendors and network with parents at intimate workshops. Event highlights The Fuzzy Lemons perform TWICE Make your own treat bag Fairy princess tea party photo op:...

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Hold a London 2012 Olympic medal + touch a Today Show DIY Halloween costume

On Saturday, October 27, your kids can hold a (surprisingly heavy) Olympic medal, take their picture with it, and take home their very own medal personalized by London 2012 medalist Maya Lawrence. Parents can meet Maya’s mom, Pat Lawrence, and find out what it’s like to raise a child who became an Olympian. Register here to...

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LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT: New biz Mama Elephant is live!

Stepping out of your comfort zone opens the door to confusion. Google and wikipedia are great ways to get answers to just about any question, but what do you do when you have dozens of questions? You go to experts you trust. The more local, the better. Childhood friends Angela and Kryssi often talked about starting a business...

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