A Holiday Game: Mr. and Mrs. Right

Every year on Christmas Eve, we make things a light and silly with a game of “Mr. and Mrs. Right.” You can ask everyone to bring a gift, but we usually provide them. We go to the dollar store, and buy as many gifts as the number of guests that we have. We get everything from […]

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

This is the best appetizer for all ages. Their are never any left over. I make them mini for appetizers and big for dinner. I also substitute gluten free bread crumbs(Alexia brand) when making them for gluten free folks. I also quadruple the recipe and freeze them.

Take the Christmas Windows Tour: They Are Spectacular!

Macy’s, one of the windows had a pinball machine that you could actually play!  The front of Saks’ Fifth Avenue completely lights up at night–it’s beautiful. Bloomingdale’s is promoting the new animation, Sing, so they had a karaoke machine installed into their window display. If you dared, you could walk up and sing for all of 59th street to hear! […]

A Guy’s Perspective on Finding the Perfect Gift

Most of our writers are women. Ok, all of our writers are women. So do you ever wonder what goes through a guy’s mind as they set out to buy gifts? Especially, when they nail it. So, we asked a guy to give the men in our life a few tips for buying gifts for their honeys. […]

A Few of Our Favorite Toys

Spherovelo Ride-On by Early Rider Check out this unique, award-winning, ride-on toy for children ages 12-24 month olds. Winner of the Red Dot Product Design Award 2013, Junior Design Award for Best Toy 2013. Seat height: 7″, Handle bar height: 11″. Made in UK. $120. Available at Fat Brain Toys. Magna-Tiles We bought our set 10 years ago when […]

Is Your Elf on the Shelf Stressing You Out?!

My kids have pretty high expectations this year for our Elf on the Shelf. They’re expecting a pretty high level of creativity from him. A few years ago, they were delighted when he just showed up on a shelf in their room. Now, well, they want mischief and daring. Unlike many of my more creative and […]

Holiday Music Madness Hunt for Prize

Enter to win from November 26 – December 18 Join the holiday fun and visit over 40 participating businesses to figure out which holiday song inspired the window decorations. Once shoppers determine the songs, they can enter to win a Red Bank Grand Prize Package. Pick up and drop off your completed entry forms at […]

Christmas Cookies — Make it a family affair

Get everyone involved and make it a holiday tradition to look forward to.