A Story We Could All Use….

I just read an article in the New York Post about a Boston Marathon survivor who married the fireman who saved her: Mike Materia and Rosann Sdoia. The couple met on that terrible day. She was severely injured and he accompanied her in the ambulance. After the bombing, Mike visited her a few days later. And with a […]

What Does it Mean if Our Furry Friend Sees his Shadow?

We had a little debate in pour carpool today about what it means if Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania sees his shadow. I don’t know why I forget what I’m hoping for every year! I think we all confuse a sunny day with meaning that spring is on its way. In fact, on a sunny day, when a groundhog sees his […]

How to Make Chores Fun

Allowance meets Pokemon - a web and mobile application that gives your kids a reason to do their chores using technology.

Honey, I Love You…So I Named a This Roach, “Barbara” After You.

  Valentine’s Day is approaching and if you still haven’t found the perfect gift, we have one that’s, well, unique. Name a Roach after someone you love. The gift that keeps on giving…well, the gift that she’ll never forget anyway. The Bronx Zoo is offering you the chance to names a Madagascar hissing cockroach in his/her honor. […]

DON’T MISS RESTAURANT WEEK!

It is that time of year again! Over 100 restaurants on Long Island are participating in Winter Long Island Restaurant Week! Our Local Favorites Participating: Parlay Gastropub, GM Club Steak, George Martin The Original, Aperitif French Bistro, Blue Moon Pizzeria, Tony Columbos, Bonefish Grill, Chadwicks, Dodici, Mesita and SanRemoRistorante Italiano! And the best part? It’s […]

Stop the Bounce and Find Permanent Homes For Foster Children

Dr. Christopher David Long writes from experience, having fostered and adopted five charming boys. His Mission: To Stop the Bounce and Find Permanent Homes For Foster Children Dr. Christopher David Long is the President of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises. FREE is a not-for-profit agency based on Long Island and New York City. FREE was founded in 1977 […]

Hudson Restaurant Week is Here

Hudson Restaurant Week  • January 23 – February 3, 2017 Here’s my plan: lunch and dinner every day in town during restaurant week. At least I’d get to a couple handful of the  the 40 restaurants participatingThe list includes some of your old favorites and some great new ones in Jersey City, Hoboken, Edgewater and Weehawken. Some of […]

Should You Pull Your Child Out of School for Vacation? — A Teacher & Mom Weighs in

A mom and teacher weighs in on this issue of personal choice.