Childhood Obesity Gets Worse in the Summer

Here is why I think this happens.

Tinkergarten: An Alternative to Camp

Tinkergarten: Putting play back into education! What Happened to Recess? Even if your kid hasn’t started school I think we’ve all heard of the dreaded common core.  As a middle school English teacher I am not against the message of the common core curriculum, however there seems to be something lost in translation.  Schools have […]

Have Our Kids Lost the Art of Conversation?

Have our kids lost the art of conversation?! When I was a kid, we spent hours on the phone…talking. Now, our kids spend hours texting. And they aren’t even using real words, lol, pun intended. Their texts are filled with abbreviations that I don’t understand and endless emojis to express their feelings giving them a […]

Unique and Handmade, and Just in Time for Father’s Day

Beautifully crafted, old-school leather balls make a wonderful gift for the true sports fan

Not Your Average Ladies’ Night Out

I’m always looking for something fun and different to do with my girlfriends and I’m so excited about checking out Wine and Floral Design Night at Bethpage Florist!  There’s nothing better than getting to dig deep into your creative side.  Get your girlfriends together or plan a date night where expert florists take you back […]

25 Things Your Mom Never Worried About

... and why it kept them sane!

Memorial Day Fun Run

Family Day at the Races is entering its 35th year on Monday, May 28th.

Memorial Day Happenings

I love the sense of community we have here in Westfield. One of my favorite events is the Memorial Day Parade. This year’s annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 29. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 am, at the World War I Monument Circle, and then proceed on E. Broad St. through […]