Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson has Anna Fader and Mommy Poppins to thank for learning to appreciate her own state. Before she started editing Mommy Poppins NJ, Shari dragged her spawn into NYC for any type of "culture"; now she knows all the good stuff to be had in New Jersey and is not so fast to hop on that PATH train. In her other life, Shari is a comedic playwright ("Maybe Baby, It's You", Dramatic Publishing, Inc.), a humor blogger ("Earth Mother just means I'm dusty"), and a freelance writer. She is mother to four (two human, two pug) and resides in Hoboken, where she can be found jogging along the waterfront or dragging her Brownie troop of 30 crazy little girls around town.
You can also follow Shari on Google+.

Latest posts by Shari

Presenting the Mommy Poppins Guide to Great Small Towns in Northern NJ

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Tue, 03/11/2014 - 8:58am

We've been researching, crowd-sourcing and reminiscing like mad, and we're thrilled to be able to present our Guide To Great Small Towns in Northern NJ! The first of our Guides to small towns in the Garden State (Central NJ, you're next), our growing database of "sweet", "charming", and just plain old "great" little towns touches on our writers' favorites, from Chester to Nutley to my personal fave, Hoboken; and so many more. Check out our picks and feel free to tell us some of your beloved small towns in the comments!

A Wonderful Summer Riding Camp at Kierson Farm

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 7:48am

When it comes to choosing a summer camp, you hope for an amazing experience for your child, full of love, fun, creativity, learning, and “family.” Add some gorgeous horses into this mix, and you have the recipe for Kamp Kierson, the summer camp run by Mike and Jessie Richardson of Kierson Farm. Read on to find out more about this charming horse farm and its wonderful summer camp experience in the heart of Flemington, NJ, just one hour west of New York City.

Ski All Over PA: Deals and Details of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 8:03am

Whether you jump the moguls like an Olympiad or hang on for dear life traversing the bunny hill, 'tis the season for all things skiing, and Pennsylvania just happens to be an entire state of amazing resorts. We love to let you know about cool stuff, and the incredible travel and winter recreation opportunities of the 21 sports areas in the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA) fit the bill; from a special program that lets 4th and 5th graders ski for free with their parents, to midweek skiing deals, read on to find out about all the locations and opportunities in the Keystone State!

Introducing our 'New Jersey Indoor Play and Rainy Day Activity Guide'!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 12:20pm

We are very excited to present our 'New Jersey Indoor Play and Rainy Day Activity Guide'! Whether it's too cold, too rainy, too hot, or just too outside outside, we hope this will help you NJ parents to find fun things like indoor playspaces, our favorite museums, indoor sports, and much more. And if you like all your information and possibilities in one chunk, don't miss our other great Guides like our Winter Fun and Activity Guide, Day Trips Guide, and the wildly popular 100 Things To Do in New Jersey With Kids Before They Grow Up. We're so happy to be to Guide you to fun, NJ!

Travel To NYC's Holiday Fun on NY Waterway

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Wed, 12/18/2013 - 5:49am

I've spoken of my affection for NY Waterway before; my usual mode of travel when hauling myself and two kids to NYC involves a jumpy bus ride or a claustrophobic journey on the PATH, but my few experiences on the NY Waterway ferry have been downright--dare I say it?--pleasurable, and fun, even. So we are happy to tell you that NY Waterway is making the holidays even more festive (and affordable) by letting all children travel free from the Port Imperial terminal in Weehawken to the Midtown/39th Street terminal! Read on to find out the details of this special "Kids Ride Free" deal and all the other reasons why NY Waterway ferry is a great choice for your holiday travel to Manhattan.

Fun Holiday Activities in New Jersey: The Mommy Poppins Guide

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 12:17pm

It's that time again, New Jersey! Although it seems like Halloween was five minutes ago, we are knee-deep in turkeys, Christmas trees, menorahs, Nutcracker-ing and all the other fun (and hopefully only mildly stressful) things that say "holidays in NJ". Take a peek at our Holiday Guide and find out everything that our state has to offer to max out your holiday spirit. And Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, NJ!

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend October 26-27: Halloween Hocus Pocus, Crafts Festival & More!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 8:10am

'Tis the weekend before the main event and every ghost and goblin will be out in NJ, so grab your last chance at a pumpkin festival or do some Creepy Crawly Worm Dissection. And if you're aching for some non-spooky fun, try a overnight campout at a lovely arboretum or an enormous crafts festival with special activities for your junior craftsmen. Remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar and whatever you do, don't miss a chance to enter our great Giveaway to win $150 of Target Boys and Girls clothes and a $100 Target gift card. Happy Halloween!

Go to NYC in style and comfort on NY Waterway

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 11:58am

When I'm shlepping myself and two kids to NYC, I gird my loins for a hot descent into the PATH, a motion-sickness-inducing ride on the bus or mind-numbing traffic in the tunnel. But recently I met a friend to take the NY Waterway ferry to mid-town Manhattan and the experience was as different as, well... the difference between a nauseating bus ride and a lovely, fresh-air boat journey. Read on for the wonders of NY Waterway and their Summer Special for travel out of Port Imperial in Weehawken.

Shari Simpson

Latest posts by Shari

Pages