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.
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New Jersey Summer Camp Guide for 2013

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 5:00am

Yes, it's still officially winter, but wise parents like yourselves are thinking ahead to those lonnnggg summer months with your school-less darlings, so we hope our NJ Summer Camp Guide will save you some time and planning-anxiety. We've covered everything from your standard swim-and-craft day camps to we-love-air-conditioning indoor camps. We're constantly updating the Guide and adjusting all pricing for 2013, so check back frequently for new information. Happy camping, NJ!

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend March 2-3: Peking Acrobats, Dr. Seuss Family Festival and more!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 6:51am

Shout it from the rooftops: it's almost-springtime! Oh, okay, it's only the first weekend in March, so we still have a few official winter weeks left, but we can dream, can't we? Check out some of the fun events in NJ this weekend, like The Peking Acrobats at Mayo Performing Arts Center, a variety of Seussian activities and something called Worm World (are you intrigued?) Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend Feb. 23-24: Children's Film Festival, Colonial Children's Tea & More!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 7:45am

As we crawl on our hands and knees towards Spring (or maybe that's just me), we need some seriously fun stuff to distract us from the cold and wet, and there's a bunch of events in NJ that fit the bill. A Kids' Film Festival in honor of the Oscars, perhaps, or a favorite MP NJ activity, Maple Sugaring, or the exciting new exhibits at our beloved Liberty Science Center--all seriously fun. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

GIVEAWAY: Sahara Sam's Oasis Water Park--Win One of Two Family Four-Packs of Tickets!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 11:54pm

When the weather is cold, snowy and depressing, what's better than a day at the beach--indoors? If you've never been to an indoor water park, you are truly missing out; the warm temperatures, the warm water, the warm lifeguards watching your children's every move--heaven! We are excited to be able to offer two winners a family four-pack of tickets to NJ's premier indoor/outdoor water park, Sahara Sam's Oasis. Read on for details on this incredible family adventure location and how to win!

"Listen To Your Mother": Auditions for Moms, Dads and anyone who has a story to tell

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 9:54am

As editor of New Jersey Mommy Poppins, I'm very excited to tell you about something a little different today: I will be assistant-directing the second annual production of "Listen To Your Mother" in NYC! We are looking for tri-state area writers, performers and storytellers to audition for this very special show that will take place on Mother's Day, May 12 at Symphony Space in Manhattan. But what in the world is "Listen To Your Mother"? Read on for all the fantastic details!

Mommy Poppins Guide to Holiday Activities in NJ

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 1:21pm

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, your holiday head can spin like a sparkly top. That's where we come in! Check out our Holiday Fun Guide for the best activities in caroling, gingerbreading, menorah-ing, and all those other holiday "ing" words. We'll be adding new events daily so check back often for what's awesome in NJ during the happiest time of the year. And don't forget to check out Mommy Poppins NYC's Guide for NY fun. Happy holidays!

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend Nov. 10-11: Pinkalicious,Train Festival, Free Day at National Parks!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 10:38pm

We're keeping an eye on the nor'easter, but provided that we make it through, there are a number of fun events that might just rejuvenate our spirits. Maybe you'd like Pinkalicious and her pink cupcakes, or you'd rather spend some time outdoors on a free admission day to NJ's gorgeous national parks. However you slice it, we're all trying to rebuild and enjoy, and hopefully the weather will cooperate. And remember, you can always find a full selection of activities in our Event calendar.

What's Open in NJ Today

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 11:40pm

As our state struggles to recover from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, it can be very difficult to think about having fun with your kids--it feels almost like an insult to those who are suffering in so many areas. But for those who have children who need a much-deserved distraction and for those businesses and venues that we love to regain their footing, it feels important to try. Although Governor Christie originally designated today as the "make-up" Halloween, many towns are not nearly ready, so we're left, once again, with kids that have no school and nothing to do. So if you have the desire--and the gas--here are a few of MP's favorite venues that are open Monday, November 5.

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