By Brianna Siciliano The holiday season is known as the time of giving. It always feels incredible knowing that the gifts you give make others happy. Wouldn’t it be great to know that this winter, you could change a family’s life? Wouldn’t it be great to help an ill child and his or her family … Continued
By Susan Heckler Are you considering encouraging your child to play a musical instrument? No matter what instrument, there are benefits that you may not be aware of and should be considering. There is evidence that musicians have organizationally and functionally different brains than non-musicians. If you think about it, when you play an instrument … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Every year we feel pressured to give the best gifts possible to the people we love the most. What is the point of spending time and money on gifts that people won’t enjoy? As gift givers, our goal is always the same: purchase the trending items that kids really want. There are … Continued
By Krusha Vaidya Thanksgiving is about three things, turkey, football, and most importantly, family. This Thanksgiving, watch a movie with your family that shows them just how much you appreciate them. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) 2 parents, 12 kids, and 1 dog, what could go wrong? A lot apparently. Join the Baker’s as they … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Special occasions are always creeping up on us, and we often feel confused about what gifts we should give. Giving presents to loved ones can be challenging. We do not want to give the people we care about gifts that they do not like, so most of the time, we end up … Continued
iPlay America will welcome magician/comedian David Caserta for a special show on Saturday, Oct. 18, just in time for some Halloween fun for the family. Caserta’s Haunted Illusions show offers an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. Families will be stunned and amazed as master illusionist Caserta … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Halloween is a time for pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and frightful attractions. The month of October is a great time to get together with friends and family and embrace the upcoming holiday. There are many Halloween events and activities to help you and your family get in the Halloween spirit. If … Continued
Cotton and silk for clothing; locomotives for travel; paper for books & writing letters; airplanes and more. What do they have in common? They all came from the same place—Paterson, NJ. In 1791, Paterson, America’s first planned industrial city, was established, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills would rise … Continued
By Marlene Bohnyak, Owner of Artisan Studio Fall brings the return of familiar routines: school, homework and after school activities. Art is often overlooked as an activity based on the misconception that it can only be enjoyed by a gifted person. Not at all true—art can be a joyful, relaxing outlet in which a child … Continued
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the details of their 27th annual scholarship fundraiser Comedy Night & Gift Auction that will take place on Friday, September 19th beginning at 6pm. This year, the event is being held at Buona Sera Palazzo in the beautiful banquet facility inside the new St. George … Continued