Cheryl Jacobs

When Booking a Costumed Character be sure the company owns their own costumes & hires only trained actors to portray the character. I get so many frantic calls from moms saying their booking was cancelled last minute due to company not even having the costume they requested or even an entertainer to cover the role. One particular company called "Party Characters for Kids" is notorious for ruining over 1000's of children's parties. Their reviews on Yelp & the better business bureau are 1 star. Your child's birthday, baptism or whatever the special event is supposed to be a celebration of life. A time where family and friends come together to enjoy the time together. Make sure whomever you hire for the entertainment is legitimate. Ask to see costumes, speak to the entertainer that is performing and for the love of your child make it a beautiful day of celebration not stress. Kids Party Characters has been in business over 8 years. I started...

Best Trick-or-Treating Neighborhoods for New Jersey Kids Halloween is nearly here, and in several New Jersey neighborhoods the locals are thinking, “Bring it on!” These Halloween-obsessed towns deck out their homes every year with fabulous decorations that delight trick-or-treaters big and small. Others turn their streets into festive Halloween block parties. Where can you join in the fun near your home? We’ve compiled a list of more than 30 towns and neighborhoods that are worth a visit. Those who make the trip can expect lots of treats—not to mention some prime photo ops. Remember, if you’re a guest in these neighborhoods, remind the kids to treat homes and decorations with an extra level of respect. Since big trick-or-treating crowds mean big bucks for homeowners, pitch in if you find a donation bin or crowdsourcing fund. Or, surprise a couple of generous homeowners by paying it forward with a small token of appreciation or a few bags of candy for them to give out to other...