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Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner

Kaylynn Ebner, a mom of three, has been writing for Mommy Poppins since 2016. She’s passionate about exploring new spots with her family and sharing NJ’s best attractions and hidden gems with the Mommy Poppins community.

Latest posts by Kaylynn Chiarello

Where To Get Kids' Ears Pierced in New Jersey

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Sun, 03/09/2025 - 9:30am

Check out our list of trusted stores that do ear piercing for kids.

Looking for the best places in New Jersey to get your child's ears pierced? Read on for our list of NJ's top ear-piercing businesses. 

When the time is right to get your child’s ear pierced, there are so many things to think about. You’ll want to find an experienced and patient ear piercing specialist who uses sterile equipment. And, you’ll want to pick an ear piercing place that makes your child as comfortable as possible.

Not to worry—New Jersey has lots of great businesses specializing in ear piercing, so read on for our roundup of the state's best. Be sure to check out our Guide to Stores and Services, which includes our writeup on the Best Baby Stores in New Jersey. 

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39 Things to Do With New Jersey Preschoolers Before They Turn 5

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Sun, 03/02/2025 - 6:12am

Take your preschooler to find the Fairy houses on the South Mountain Fairy Trail in Millburn. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

Preschoolers grow and develop faster than they will at any other time in their lives, and New Jersey gives us ample opportunities to fill their days with tons of opportunities to learn, laugh, and love life. Check out our mega-list below to advantage of the many play spaces, mommy-and-me classes, playgrounds, and other treasures the Garden State offers toddlers.

Bonus: In lots of cases, your kids will be young enough to score FREE admission.

For more can't-miss NJ offerings, check out 100 Things to Do in New Jersey with Kids Before They Grow Up and our rundown of NJ Attractions Offering free admission.

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17 Best Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids in New Jersey

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:36am

A birthday party at East Brunswick's Rock 'N Air includes playtime on trampolines and obstacle courses, plus some celebratory pizza.

If you're looking for indoor birthday party places for kids in New Jersey, we've picked fun-filled options that are bound to be crowd-pleasers. Whether your child loves video games, trampolines, pretend play, or STEM, this list has something for all ages, from toddlers through teens.

And be sure to check out our New Jersey Birthday Party Guide for even more options, including our story on indoor birthday party spots with mega playgrounds.

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101 Funny Brain Teasers for Kids (With Answers!)

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Thu, 02/06/2025 - 12:00pm

Can you stump your little brainiac with these fun brain teasers for kids?

Brain teasers for kids are a great way to battle boredom, enhance logic and creative thinking, and keep children's (and grown-ups'!) minds sharp. They also make for great dinner conversation and can motivate kids to work together to find the answers. Plus, they are fun, humorous, and oh-so-satisfying to solve!

Here are 101 brain teasers for kids of all ages to tackle as a family. These brain teasers with answers will challenge children to use their language and math skills, reasoning, and more to find the solutions.

After you've tackled these brain teasers for kids, visit our Boredom Busters for Kids Guide for more ways to have fun as a family, from fun facts that will blow kids' minds to awesome art projects.

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50 Hilarious Minute to Win It Games For Kids

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Tue, 01/28/2025 - 11:56am

Test patience, agility, and speed in a quick spoon race.

Minute to Win It games are perfect for family game nights, kids' birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and any other time you need inexpensive, crowd-pleasing entertainment. They're great for all ages, able to be scaled for groups, and can be prepped on a budget. Many Minute to Win It games are also easy to customize to fit any party theme.

Here are 50 Minute to Win It games that are fun and fast-paced for kids and crowds. Find more fun games, from the 100 best board games for kids and family game night to 25 card games every kid should know, in our Boredom Busters for Kids Guide.

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50 Awesome Holiday & Christmas Traditions for Families to Start This Year

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 10:10am

Track Santa with one the free Santa trackers while  relaxing by the lights of the Christmas tree.

Part of what makes the holidays so special for families are their annual Christmas traditions. Some holiday traditions may have started when we were kids ourselves. Others might be new Christmas traditions we've created with our own children.

No matter what your holiday traditions are, you can rest assured your kids will remember them forever—and maybe continue them with their own children someday.

Here are 50 Christmas traditions that will help you make holiday memories with your family. For more ways to celebrate the season, check out our Guide to Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids, with includes our Holiday Gift Guide.

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Turtle Back Zoo's Holiday Lights Spectacular Returns: What to Know Before You Go

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 6:00am

Turtle Back Zoo is all decked out for the holiday season, which means there are lots of great photo ops.

Step into a magical wonderland of twinkling lights at NJ's Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season at the annual Holiday Lights Spectacular. On select evenings in November and December, visitors can stroll through a fantastic display of holiday lights and scenes throughout the Essex County zoo. There's lots to see and do for FREE, though some activities require extra fees.

So bundle up the kids and get ready for a memorable night at the zoo: Here's everything you need to know about this special event. Read more about all the great things to do at Turtle Back Zoo in our review, and check out our post on 21 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in New Jersey for Kids for other can't-miss NJ events. 

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43 Holiday and Christmas Party Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:00pm

Festive crafts are an essential part of any holiday party for toddlers and preschoolers! Photo courtesy of Canva

The holiday season is prime time for parties, and we've got a bunch of fun Christmas party ideas for the littlest partygoers. These games, crafts, and finger foods will keep toddlers and preschoolers occupied for hours and are easy for busy families to pull off.

Whether you're organizing a classroom party or entertaining younger guests at home, here are over 40 Christmas party ideas for toddlers and preschoolers. Find more festive fun in our Guide to Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids, including our heaping list of 101 Christmas crafts.

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