For those families about to embark on a final summer trip, we’ve cooked up a road trip playlist of new songs that’ll make the ride just a little bit shorter.
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Shark Week 2012
Why settle for watching sharks on television when you can get up close and personal with them? The adventurous family can–right in New Jersey.
Day Trip: Grounds For Sculpture
Just about an hour and a half from Baristaville, Grounds For Sculpture is a Day Trip destination that may be my new favorite gem in New Jersey.
Giveaway: Parents Deserve Good Vibrations, Too!
I’m always thinking about what is best for Barista Kids readers, and I thought many of you might appreciate a chance to find out what the Buzz has been about.
National Night Out At The Glen Ridge Community Pool
There were a lot of fun activities for families and kids got to meet their local police officers in person.
Camp Ask Holly Week 6: 20 Things to do With Empty Jars
My nine year old asked me why, when they had so many uses, anyone would throw jars away. This, I told her, was a great question.
The Horror of Catching Your Parents in The Act
A very funny new ad about the very awful, no good, terrible, mortifying experience of catching your parents in the act.
Giveaway: Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: Get the Sillies Out!
Are You Ready?…Yea? It’s time to dance and get the sillies out! We have tickets to give away!
Girls on The Run Has Added Another Fall Session in Montclair
GOTR has added another session that will take place in Edgemont Park.
Back to School: 2012-2013 Calendars
No one wants to talk about school while on vacation, swimming at the pool, and going to the beach, but before you know it, it will be time to go back to school.
The Big Latch On 2012
At 10:30 am on August 4th, 21 mothers joined the quest to break the record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously in the US.
Seen Around Town
This tree in Montclair is my family’s favorite. We call him Mr. Barky.


