2016 Debate Cocktails

No matter which side you’re on, we’re just going to assume you’ll need a cocktail to get you through the debate. So take your pick: a Blue Elephant or Donkey Punch? DONKEY PUNCH Ingredients 1 part Light Rum 3 parts Orange Juice 1 part Pineapple Juice 1/4 part Grenadine 2 parts Ginger Ale Pour ingredients ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Shake well […]

You’ve Been Booed!

How to Ghost or Boo Your Friends. Ghosting or Boo-ing season has begun! My kids love Boo-ing more than trick or treating. Every year, they seem to start earlier and their boo-ing bags get more elaborate. New to ghosting? The ghosting season starts October 1 and lasts until Halloween. The kids put together a goodie bag with candy […]

The Biggest Trump – Clinton Debate of the Season

All eyes will be on Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton tomorrow night as they battle it out on the debate stage. Well, that is, Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon‘s versions of Trump and Hilary on Saturday Night Live. I can tell you–I will not miss it. The big debate will air for the season premiere of SNL with […]

Beachtoberfest

Saturday, October 8: 12-10pm  •  Sunday, October 9  12-8pm Raise a glass at Beachtoberfest, a celebration of the Jersey Shore featuring the best of New Jersey brews, food and music. This year’s fest takes place right on the beach at The Anchor’s Bend and features live entertainment, beach BBQ, and a Saturday night bonfire. Featured […]

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Teaching 9/11-Visiting the Memorial

In remembering 9/11, we provide kids with an opportunity to research the stories and write their own history of this horrific event. In doing so, they will remind us why it’s important we all remember.

Tattoos for Tweens

So is middle school too young for a tattoo? Not if it’s a henna tattoo!  To celebrate the start of school, I took my 11-year-old and her friend to go get Henna tattoos. For just five dollars, they did a beautiful and unique henna tattoo on the girls hands. I thought it was so beautiful that […]

The 25 Hottest Toys of 2016

Your mind might be on back-to-school and the only holiday on your radar might be Halloween, but consumer experts are already concentrating on upcoming holiday trends. Walmart has released a list of the 25 hottest toys for this holiday season, based on feedback from hundreds of kids. Kids were given the chance to play with some of the year’s […]