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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Latest posts by Shari

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend March 16-17: St. Patrick's Day Festivities, Nano Day & More!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 3:38am

Oh, faith and begorrah (whatever that means), it's the weekend of St. Patty's, and there's much greenery abounding. But even if that holiday is not appealing to ye, there's much in New Jersey that's fun for families, like Nano Day at Newark Museum or Dinosaur Day in Roseland. Read our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar. And don't forget to enter to win a week of Pony Camp at Dapple Hill Farm on our Giveaways Page!

GIVEAWAY: One Free Week of Pony Camp at Dapple Hill Farm

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 6:00am

We so love to give good gifts to our readers that we now have a Giveaways Page just for free stuff--huzzah! And our giveaway this week is a particularly happy one, because who doesn't love horse camp, ponies and foals? So how about a free week of Pony Camp at the wonderful Dapple Hill Farm in Whitehouse Station, NJ? We can feel your smile through the computer... Read on for all the info on how to enter to win!

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend March 9-10: Pi Day, The Dog Whisperer and More!

Submitted by Shari Simpson on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:53am

Well, winter seems to be hanging on with its icy fingers, but we can still have fun, right? Especially with some of the cool (cold?) activities in New Jersey this weekend. Celebrate Albert Einstein's birthday with some pie on Pi Day in Princeton or Jersey City, catch Cesar Milan on his Dog Whisperer Tour, or build Montclair, New Jersey in Legos at the Montclair Art Museum. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

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!