4 Things I Wish I Had Known as an Underclassman.

We first published this article written by then Ridgewood NJ High School junior, Molly McCarthy, in May of 2016. This is a good time to remind our high school students to take a breath and take some good advice from an upperclassman. Course requests are a high stress time in high school as students are required to choose classes […]

Touch a Truck is Back in Town!!!

Thursday, May 12  •  9 am – 2 pm  I loved bringing by kids to Touch a Truck in downtown Ridgewood, and they loved getting up close and personal. If you have younger kids or grandchildren, it is a do-not-miss! Imagine taking a seat behind the wheel of a real police cruiser. . . climbing aboard […]

Art in the Garden: An Evening Under the Stars

Saturday, June 4  • 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Don’t miss Reeves-Reed Arboretum largest annual fundraiser and garden party featuring live and silent auctions, cocktails, full open bar, and scrumptious delicacies catered by David Ellis Events. This year’s event will be honoring the Summit Free Market.  Since its inception in 2008, this student-led reuse initiative has kept […]

25+ Valentines Made with Love

You’ll never find anything as cute or orginal in the stores as the ones you make youself. Plus it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon being creatvie with your kids. Here are a few of our staff’s favorites from over the years–some that our kids made and some that we’ve discovered in our search for […]

I’m Ordering a Holiday Card That Helps the Planet!

Every year, I write a post called Gifts Feel Good to Give..& Recieve that lists companies that donate a portion of their profits to charity. This year, I thought I’d look for holidays cards that are made by companies that give back. Most of the companies that I found only had predesigned cards. I was looking for a company […]

2021 Gifts That Feel Good to Give..& Recieve

Also Read: 50+ Fun Family Games Every year, I put together a list of companies that give back. With all the spending that goes on in December, why not spend in places where you’re spreading a little good too. These companies donate a portion of their proceeds to different causes and non-profits so you’ll feel good giving […]

30+ Ideas for Your Elf on the Shelf

Still Need an Elf? Get Your Elf on the Shelf here.Remember when your Elf on the Shelf was content just sitting on a shelf? Those days are over! We live in a Pinterest perfect work and our elves are not immune! They get more creative every year and now require props, accessories and new outfits–some wearing Elf Couture! This year’s elf might even […]

Where to Recycle Holiday Lights

It’s that time of year! I take out my holiday lights, ready to string them around my Christmas tree only to discover numerous strandas that are beyond repair. But don’t just toss them! String lights can be recycled. Christmas lights are made from copper, glass, and plastic all which can be either recycled or reclaimed in some way. They are also dangerous to animals […]