By Ellyn Mantell In the musical Annie, we are told, “You are never truly dressed without a smile!” Although I am happy to smile any time, I break out in ...
Category: Family Pets & Living
Granny Squares Forever
By Carolyn Hanson Granny squares are just as popular today as in the ’70s. Look on TikTok, Instagram, and Etsy, and see them featured as garments, accessories, home decor, ...
Stop Fearing Money
and Start Living Abundantly
By Serafina Perrotto Money is an incredibly abundant thing, if you let it be. It can also be daunting, overwhelming, a source of arguments, painfully scary, a sore subject. ...
Being A Teen in New Jersey Means
Having to Always Be “Ahead”
By Siya Gokhale Growing up in New Jersey, you get used to hearing the same things over and over: best schools, top rankings, great opportunities. Adults say it like ...
FAMILY ADVENTURES
Skating…
By Joanne Kleinle Just thinking about it warms my soul. The perfect winter day means crisp cold air, rosy cheeks, blue sky, and lots of activity. Ice skating is ...
SLICE OF LIFE:
You Must Be Retired!
By Ellyn Mantell Living in a part of the country where many people are retired, it is natural to look at me and assume I am one of them. ...
TEEN VOICE:
The Impact of Our Fast-Paced Online Culture on Your Mental Health
By Jia Fletcher (Member of Cyber for Youth); Senior at John P. Stevens High School In today’s digital world, the craze of social media consumes our thoughts and takes ...
THE ART OF LIVING
THE 5 SECRETS
By Barry Farber This month, I’m proud to share some exciting news—the release of the special edition hardcover of The Adventures of Little Billy… In Search of the Magic Tree. ...
CREATIVE CORNER
Emotional Support Chicken
By Carolyn Hanson We all need a little support now and then. Could an Emotional Support Chicken be the solution? I’m not speaking of a live chicken, but the ...
FALL IN LOVE WITH LIFE
Do You Trust Yourself?
By Serafina Perrotto Trust is one of those words we toss around easily…until we’re asked to actually do it. Simple in theory. Complicated in practice. For many of us ...