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Heather Zachariah
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Gifts for Hard-to-Buy-for Grandparents
The hardest gifts for my family to buy are for our parents! They claim to have everything they need and are just happy to watch us open gifts. But what’s the fun in that?! Of course, anything homemade from kids will be appreciated but here are some gifts our staff has given their parents that have […]
Gifts for Teens & Tweens
They’re past toys. So what do you get for teens? We asked the tweens and teens in our lives what is on their list for Santa and here’s what they said: Some wanted experiences: tickets to shows, subscriptions, etc. Check Out 20+ Gifts Beyond Toys: The Gift of Experience. • • • • • SPORTS • • • • […]
Mind Games: 10 Brain-Boosting Games for Kids!
We wanted to put together a list of toys that would make great additions under the tree not just because they’re fun but because kids will learn new skills from them without even knowing it. So we asked Melissa Bangash, Director of West Side Nursery School in Ridgewood, NJ. to give us her top 10 favorite “mind […]
ADULTS ONLY: GAMES
After we put together our 15+ Favorite, Must-Have Family Games post, we realized, grown-ups need to let off a little steam from the holiday stress and have some fun too. Here are our Adults Only picks to play with those who know you best! I can play these with my siblings …when my mom and […]
35+ Fabulous Gifts…That Give Back!
Every year, I put together a list of companies that give back. With all the spending that goes on in December, why not spend in places where you’re spreading a little good too. These companies all donate a portion of their proceeds to different causes and non-profits so you’ll feel good giving (or receiving them!) 1. A […]
Our Picks: My Favorite Shampoo for Colored Hair
I am obsessed with a shampoo. It all started when my daughter had a curly-haired little friend over whose hair smelled so good I wanted to bury my nose in it. Turns out it was Oribe shampoo. Their Shampoo for Beautiful Color and Conditioner keep my colored hair moisturized and lustrous ($46 each). It’s made with watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower […]
20+ Gift Ideas Beyond Toys: Experiences, Day Trips and More!
Do they really need more toys? If the answer is “no,” then it’s time to think outside the box. Consider giving them an unforgettable experience instead. Below are gifts from $10 to $950! See Our Staff’s 25+ Favorite Festive Cocktails. 1. Get Tickets to a Show. Get them tickets for a show in the spring—gives you […]
Peter & the Wolf at Mahwah Library
December 9, 2018 • 2:00pm – 3:30pm Your whole family can enjoy an afternoon listening to Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf as a narrator tells the fanciful tale of a boy who meets a wolf when he doesn’t follow his grandfather’s instructions and goes into the meadow. Holiday Music with Classical Quintet Pentawinds The concert features flute, clarinet, oboe, […]
Where to Visit Santa’s Workshop
Sunday, December 16th • 1:00pm – 3:00pm Santa Claus and his elves return to his workshop at the Hermitage Museum’s Visitor Center to greet children and families while preparing for the big night! There will be vintage toys, trains, Christmas trees, holiday decorations, music, and refreshments – and children can spend time at the holiday crafts […]
Kid Box: Like Stitch Fix…but for Kids
Love Stitch Fix for yourself? Have a child who loves to shop and is a fashionista? They will love the thrill of getting a box of clothes in the mail every month from Kid Box. It works much like the adult version. You fill out a style profile with child and he or she will receive a box […]
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