Movies to Stream Before the Oscars

Haven’t seen the movies up for the Oscars yet? You have a chance to see some of the earlier releases at home with a glass of wine and microwave popcorn. Here’s a list of what you can catch and where: The Big Sick Nominated for: best original screenplay Where to see it Amazon Prime (If you don’t have Amazon, you […]

Teacher Valentine Gifts

What does your child do for their teacher on Valentine’s Day? Besides Valentine cards, candy, flowers and cookies, here are some original ideas.

Would You Rather…Give Up Wine or Coffee?

My kids constantly play this game: would you rather? They come up with impossible or totally gross scenarios to choose from and ask their siblings which one would they choose.”Would you rather eat a cow eyeball or lick the floor at Chuckie Cheese?” Last time they played, my daughter who knows me all too well turned […]

Find Happiness by Contemplating Your Mortality.

We tell ourselves all the time, “Live in the moment.”  It’s not easy to do especially where we are inundated by other people’s moments via social media. Our lives are busy, we move fast and don’t always take the time to contemplate our own existence. Before you know it, you have more life behind you than in front of you. Life […]

Sending Kids to Sleep-Away Camp…Outside the Tri-State

One of the most meaningful experiences you can give your child is a summer away at camp. It builds their confidence, allows them to explore a new place and meet new people, and will leave them with unforgettable memories and lasting friendships. But East Coast camps can be exorbitantly expensive. Why not think outside the box and […]

The Family Ski Trip: Is It Worth It?

I say “yes”–totally worth it! Whether it’s the thrill of gliding through packed powder snow or sipping cocoa by a crackling fire, there’s no more enjoyable way to create warm wintertime memories than a trip to a family-friendly ski resort. Many ski adventures become stories that families tell for years to come, long after the credit […]

How to Survive Great Wolf Lodge…and Enjoy It!

If you are looking for a place to take your family for a weekend or even a night, you will want to check out Great Wolf Lodge. We stayed at the Poconos location in Pennsylvania (1 hour 20 mins from Ridgewood). It is a complete destination in itself and a great place for a quick escape. You […]

Have You Tried Turning it Off and On Again?

If you’re looking for a quirky, funny binge-worthy show, this is it. At my brother’s suggestion, my kids and I started watching the British sitcom The I.T. Crowd. After the first episode, we needed more and watched 4 in a row the first night. It’s like a mix of Seinfeld and The Office. If you’ve ever worked in […]