E.S.D: Is it Real and What Can You Do to Prevent it?

Elves come forward and express stress on the job. “No matter what I do, it’s not enough.” -Anonymous “The stress was real. I started to believe that I wasn’t good enough.” Buttercup, Ridgewood, NJ “I never knew going in that I would one day…I would consider quitting.” Sugarplum, New Hyde Park, NY This week, we’re discussing […]

Is Your American Girl Doll Breaking the Bank?

If you feel like your American Girl dolls are putting you in the poor house, you might want to shop around for less expensive options. There are deals to be had! Over the last few years, I’ve stocked my daughter’s stash with clothing and accessories from Target, Michael’s and my favorite, Etsy. I have found unique […]

Tips for Talking to Santa

By Kathryn Lancioni, Founder and CEO of Presenting Perfection Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! Besides the pressure to find the perfect gift for loved ones, friends, teachers, babysitters, tutors, trainers . . . there’s one more thing some of us have to do—visit Santa. Yes, that’s right.  It is time for the […]

Gifts for the Animal Lover.

While I couldn’t give in to a puppy, I recently gave in to getting kittens. So now, gifts for furry friends–and gifts for furry friend lovers– are on my radar. Here are a few gifts that you can gift to someone who loves their pet …or can add to you list for Santa.Don’t Leave Home […]

Our 15 Favorite Family Games

With the holidays coming up and the temperatures getting colder, we all are bound to spend more nights in. Here are some of our staff’s favorite games for some unplugged family fun! See some ADULTS ONLY games below too! For more gifts, check out our 100+ Gifts Guide for Everyone on Your List! Monopoly Game: Ultimate […]

8 Gift Ideas: Beyond Toys!

1. Get Tickets to a Show. Every year, my kids ask for gift cards for Ticketmaster from all the grandparents. My kids LOVE seeing shows but at $150-200 a pop, it adds up quick with a family of 5. This gives us a chance to see a show and get better seats than we might normally purchase […]

“Christmas Cards: Letters to Santa”

December 8 – 16, 2017 Chatham Community Players will be presenting “Christmas Cards: Letters to Santa” an evening of heartwarming holiday sketches by playwright G. David Post. Crazy cat ladies, wide-eyed children, sock-knitting witches, ghosts and geese and angels and elves abound in this holiday romp that will be fun for the whole family Join us for a […]

New Toy for Fidgety Hands

My kids just discovered the CuberSpeed Rainbow Ball–another game for fidgety hands but this one also exercises the brain. It’s sort of like a Rubik’s Cube but round. It has 12 holes and 11 color balls. The objective is to scramble the colored balls, then figure out how to get them all back into their matching colored slots in […]