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Things To Do With Kids This Weekend in NJ Feb 11-12: Mini Golf Tournament, Chocolate Fest, Valentine's Day Festivities & More!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 2:36pm

Now that we're done celebrating our big football win, let's move on to all that is red, pink and puffy-hearted this pre-Valentine's weekend in NJ. Get out there and have some family fun at these great events like the Camp Rock musical (I'm so there!), Morris Museum's Chocolate Festival, Art for Two at the Hunterdon Art Museum and more. Read on for all of our picks and remember, you can always find additional weekend activities in our Event Calendar. Enjoy those Valentine's Day festivities, New Jersey!

J&R Jr.: Brand-new Baby Gear and Classes Depot Opens in Lower Manhattan

Submitted by Anna Fader on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 10:00am

Unfortunately this store closed in April 2013. Considering how many babies there are in NYC these days, there actually aren't that many baby stores. Well, as of this week, there's a new kid on the block: J&R Jr., an enormous emporium carrying carefully curated baby gear, toys and clothes. The store will also offer kids' classes and entertainment, too. Talk about one-stop shopping.

We got a sneak peek at this massive baby shop. Read on to find out about this new addition, as well as details on its star-studded grand opening celebration this weekend.

Fun Valentines Day Activities in Connecticut (Hartford County)

Submitted by Tania Pesce on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:34pm

Valentine’s Day is a special day to show your love for all the special people in your life. There are many fun family events in the area to help celebrate this day together by jumping, crafting or best of all hugging and kissing.

Monster Jam at Dodger Stadium - Family Four-Pack Give-away

Submitted by Roberta B on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 5:52pm

Monster Trucks are smashing, crashing, and monster-mashing their way through Dodger Stadium Presidents Day weekend, in a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed and, powerful stunts. In short, Monster Jam is coming to town!

The arrival of the Monster Truck stampede is pretty darn exciting on its own - but get ready to rev your engines, because we've added the excitement of a give-away! One truck-lovin' Mommy Poppins family is going to win a free family four pack of tickets, with great seats to see Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam on February 18, 2012 at Dodger Stadium!

Jackson Heights with Kids: A Photo Walking Tour Around the World in Queens

Submitted by Paula on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 4:00pm

We've been featuring one great NYC neighborhood each month on Mommy Poppins. So far, we've shared our favorite things to do and places to go with kids in Chinatown, Park Slope and on the Upper West Side. For February, we're focusing on one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the city: Jackson Heights, Queens.

A visit to Jackson Heights feels like a mini trip around the world, without the hassle or expense of international travel. It's also super family-friendly—I know because I'm raising my two kids here. I chronicle our adventures on my blog and we've certainly had many in our home 'hood. So take a stroll with us and discover the global culture of Jackson Heights, from Indian sari dress shops to Nepali momos to Uruguayan empanadas.

Nuclear Cowboyz: Get Revved Up for this FMX Motocross Extravaganza

Submitted by Anna Fader on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:00am

I have to admit that motocross really isn't my thing. I'm much more likely to get excited by the idea of spending an evening curled up with a copy of Pride and Prejudice than sitting in an arena watching motorcycles fly through the air to heavy metal music. But I'm always up for trying something new—especially when the prospect makes my kids go wild. So when we were invited to check out Nuclear Cowboyz, the FMX (freestyle motocross) extravaganza, I put on my best tweeds and went to see what surprises a pyrotechnic motocross show might hold for us.

After watching the promo video, I became intrigued. The footage promised daring tricks, fire and lasers. Is Nuclear Cowboyz the Cirque du Soleil of motocross?

30 Things to Do With Your Kids Before They Grow Up in Fairfield County

Submitted by Katie McKnight on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 3:55pm

I love making lists in the first few months of the New Year! And here’s a great list to start tackling: 30 Things to do with your Kids in and around Fairfield County before They Grow up.

NYC's Indoor Gardens: Get an Early Dose of Spring at These Hot Spots

Submitted by Kay on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:00am

[UPDATED: JANUARY 28, 2013]

Although the weather has felt spring-like for the past couple of weeks, it's going to be a few months before the flowers actually start blooming. If your family needs a fix of fabulous flora right now, you're in luck. There are lots of indoor gardens in New York City where you can find thriving flowers, plants and green trees, even in the dead of winter.

From tropical spots at the botanical gardens to no-cost public atriums to hidden gems like the free Glass Gardens, here are eleven indoor havens where you can pretend spring has already arrived.