Retirement: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck

There are many things to consider when choosing where to retire: being near family and friends; having access to the medical care you need; choosing a climate that makes life easy and enjoyable. But another huge consideration for people is where they can make the most of their retirement savings. Kiplinger recently conducted a study on […]

Viewing Tips for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC

New York’s 255th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is next Monday.  Maybe this is the year to let your kids to witness the largest parade of its kind in the world, with over 150,000 marchers and approximately 2 million spectators. Beginning at 11 am the 2-mile long parade route will start at Fifth Avenue and […]

Wine Pairings for Drinking Moms With Whiny Kids

I love this blog by Jenn Jennifer Todryk. She pairs the perfect wine with whatever nightmarish moment you are having with your kids. Have a middle schooler who needs an attitude adjustment? That would go perfectly with a Chardonnay. Surring from the effects of child terrorism? Go for a Merlot. Of course, no matter what my day is like, I […]

This Summer, Take a Vacation from the Schedules

Get out of the way, and let them make some summer memories.

Escape the Mundane, Add Some Adventure to Your Summer

These summer vacation ideas are for the more adventurous. They may or may not include a 5 star hotel but they will be full of excitement and new experiences.

Meet Children’s Author, Dan Gutman

Tuesday March 15, meet children’s book author, Dan Gutman to to celebrate the launch of his new series Flashback Four and the 4th book of his Weirdest School Series, #4: “Mrs. Meyer is on Fire!” If you don’t know who Dan Gutman is, just ask you kids. He’s very popular among 2nd and 3rd graders. They’ve probably […]

Summer Day Camps for Kids

Guide to summer day camps for children in Bergen County and nearby area.

Finding the Right Books for Your Child

Here’s a great app to help you find books that are the appropriate reading level for your kids: Book Wizard. And it’s free! Scan the bar code on the back of a book and instantly find out what reading level the book is on. The app will show the grade level as well as the A-Z reading level. […]