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 […]

College Interview Season: The Second Craziest Time of the Year

By Kathryn Lancioni, Founder and CEO of Presenting Perfection With the holidays behind us and the reality of winter all around us, many of us have plans to hibernate for the next several months.  We’ve got some good books, a stack of firewood and anything else we need to enjoy the down time that January and […]

Starbucks Has Officially Crossed the Line

Am I the only one horrified by this?

Mother’s Guilt: Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed

It’s only 8:40 AM and already, I want a “do-over” for the day. This morning, we all woke up on the wrong side of the bed. It was precipitated by staying up a little too late last night and inevitably waking up too late this morning. So late that my daughter missed first period. This was followed by […]

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 […]

Check in on Someone Who Lives Alone

In memory of J.O.: We miss you and think of you often. I read an article today that made me feel so teary and sick inside. An elderly man was found dead on his porch in Ohio when a Meals On Wheels delivery person arrived to bring him dinner. Police couldn’t say why he was there; his keys […]

Great Local Camping Spots

Camping brings your family closer together, and can be a very rewarding trip. The campgrounds you pick are also important, some have pools, rafting, nature trails and much more. You and your family are in for a lot of good memories that you will all create together.