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Boy Mom Fun 💙 — Things Caleb Loves & Mom Approves
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items Being a boy mom means BIG energy, endless curiosity, random adventures, and hearing “Mom!” approximately 400 times a day. 😂💙 This list is filled with fun finds that make life with my little guy even better—from toys and creative activities to trave...
“Are we there yet?” prevention. 😂🚗 When you’re traveling with a child, you learn very quickly that keeping them engaged makes the ride easier for EVERYBODY. I love the idea of turning what we see outside into a game—find a red car, spot a certain s...
Travel Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers - 38 Finds, Car Games Ages 2-5
For the boy mom who needs something besides “Can I have your phone?” 😂🙋🏽♀️ I love having simple activities that can keep my son occupied without automatically handing over a screen. An LCD writing tablet is perfect for drawing, practicing spellin...
KOKODI 10 Inch LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
For when Mommy cannot listen to Peppa Pig ONE more time 😂🎧💙 Kids’ noise-canceling headphones are a must in our house! Caleb can enjoy his tablet, music, and favorite shows while I get a much-needed break from hearing the same songs and episodes on...
iClever BTH12 Kids Bluetooth Headphones 85H
LEGOLAND = such a fun boy-mom day! 🧱💙 This is one of those outings that’s perfect for kids who love to build, explore, and stay BUSY. I love experiences that give Caleb something to actually interact with instead of just sitting and watching, and L...
LEGOLAND® New York Resort
Musicologie has been such a special part of Caleb’s journey! 🥁🎶💙 This is where he takes his drum lessons, but what I really love is that he’s also encouraged to explore and try other instruments that catch his interest. At his age, I want activiti...
Musicologie
SwimQuest has been part of Caleb’s journey since he was FOUR! 🏊🏽♂️💙 I chose private swim lessons because learning how to swim was something I really wanted him to feel safe, confident, and comfortable doing—not rushed or compared to other kids. I...
SwimQuest - Millburn
I LOVE anything that lets my son capture the world from his point of view. 🥹📸 Instead of always asking for my phone to take pictures, a kids’ camera gives him something that’s actually HIS. I especially love the instant-print versions because kids ...
ESOXOFFORE Kids Instant Print Camera 1080P
One of Caleb’s FAVORITE ways to have fun! 💙🛹✨ I got this hoverboard for Caleb because he has so much energy and loves anything that lets him move, explore, and challenge himself. I love watching him build his balance and confidence while having a b...
Hoverboard HS2.01 Bluetooth LED Self-Balancing
This is SUCH a Caleb activity. 😂 I love taking him places where he can touch things, explore, move around and learn without realizing Mom just turned our Saturday into an educational experience. Liberty Science Center has interactive exhibits, anima...
Liberty Science Center
Turtle Back Zoo — West Orange 🦒🐢
This is one of those easy mom wins for me because there’s enough to do that Caleb stays entertained without me having to plan every second of the day. Animals, the train, carousel and different feeding experiences ...
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Caleb is at that age where he can actually sit down, build something, get creative and then immediately need to burn off some energy 😂. That’s why I like activities like LEGOLAND. There are building areas, interactive experiences, active play and a ...
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey
Van Saun County Park + Bergen County Zoo — Paramus 🚂🦓
I LOVE activities where I can turn one destination into an entire day 😂. Van Saun has the zoo plus a playground, miniature train, carousel, walking areas and seasonal activities. Caleb gets hi...
Van Saun County Park
I want Caleb exposed to more than just amusement parks and play places. I also want him growing up comfortable exploring museums, art, science and culture. The Newark Museum has family programming, hands-on activities and a planetarium, which makes i...
The Newark Museum of Art
This is for the days when I want Caleb to PLAY without me worrying about the weather. 😂 It’s an indoor discovery center with hands-on areas, creative activities, a large playscape, instruments and even pretend-play spaces like a mini supermarket. I ...
Imagine That
This would be one of my “we’re making a MEMORY today” outings. Instead of just telling Caleb about the Statue of Liberty or having him learn about it in school, I want him to actually SEE it and experience the ferry ride. And selfishly, I want the mo...
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation
This might actually be a relationship compatibility test disguised as entertainment 😂. Put me in an escape room with you and I’m finding out VERY quickly whether you communicate, listen, stay calm under pressure and can work as a team. I’m taking me...
The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream
Another one for my competitive side. Indoor electric go-karts, arcade games, VR and racing simulators make this an easy “we ate already…now what?” destination. I love activities that keep the night going instead of everybody finishing dinner and imme...
RPM Raceway