The amount spent per pupil for public elementary and secondary education (prekindergar- ten through 12th grade) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia increased by 3.7% to $12,201 per pupil during the 2017 fiscal year, compared to $11,763 per pupil in 2016, accord- ing to new tables released this summer by the U.S. … Continued

The Allentown Garden Club is honored to have been invited by the Drumthwacket Foundation and the Garden Club of New Jersey to decorate Drumthwacket, the official residence of New Jersey’s Governor, for its upcoming 2019 holiday open house tour in Princeton. In this long-standing holiday tradition called The Holidays at Drumthwacket, nine different garden clubs … Continued

Pork tenderloin is a lean meat. It is an excellent source of protein, thiamine and vitamin B6. This recipe is simple and tastes great! Ingredients • 1 teaspoon garlic powder• 1 teaspoon dried oregano• 1 teaspoon ground cumin• 1 teaspoon ground coriander • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin • 1 … Continued

With the big game or test coming up, now is the perfect time to speak with your child about dealing with stress. All children can experience stress at times. How you address and recognize the things they may be dealing with can make the difference in helping them cope. What is Stress? Stress is a … Continued

By Michelle Gursky, MS, RD, CDN Michelle Gursky is the co-owner and primary Registered Dietitian of Destination Wellness in Manalapan, New Jersey. Destination Wellness is a long-time advertiser in all Gunther Publications. This article was featured on Kourtney Kardashian’s site Poosch.com. Kourtney Kardashian Sitting in front of the TV with a tub of ice cream … Continued

TRANSITIONING Help your child transition from elementary to middle school. Discuss the concerns he or she may have before starting middle school, such as learning from many teachers, getting to class on time, finding his or her locker, getting on the right bus, knowing where the cafeteria is, navigating crowded hallways and doing more homework. … Continued

By Susan Heckler A marriage is much like a fingerprint. Each one is different with subtle variations. And, like a fingerprint, a marriage leaves a lasting impression on you. When the marriage has run its course and the time has come to part ways, raw emotions come into play regardless of who initiated the divorce. … Continued

By Brianna Siciliano Winter is one of the most stressful times of the year; no matter which direction you look, you will see holiday decorations, tasty treats, amazing sales, and huge crowds. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed during the most wonderful time of the year, but thankfully, there are ways to get … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki As technology becomes more advanced and prominent, it also becomes more prevalent. Automation is diminishing the need for actual people in many job fields. For instance, the use of computerized kiosks reduces the need for cashiers and ticket sellers, EZ pass decreases the amount of employed toll booth operators, and factory workers … Continued

By Pam Teel By Pam Teel Did you know the man who wrote the original story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was an adman for a department store. The year was 1939, the Great Depression was waning and a manager at Montgomery Ward in Chicago de- cided that the store should create its own children’s book … Continued