Keeping Kids Safe This Holiday Season If you didn’t take advantage of this year’s Black Friday deals, you might still be hunting for that perfect toy. As you shop for children, friends or grandchildren, keep in mind many toys have safety considerations. From small parts and sharp edges to lead-based paint and age-inappropriate items, some […]

Simple, Meaningful Ideas to Honor Local Vets New Jersey autumns bring chilly days, family recipe favorites and holiday plans. In the midst of year-end preparations, though, don’t forget to thank local veterans. Officially falling on November 11, Veteran’s Day is observed on Monday the 12th this year. Though it doesn’t make as big a splash […]

Electrical Safety & Fire Prevention for Your NJ Home This autumn month is home to Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association to commemorate the devastating Chicago Fire of 1871. Though the official cause of the Great Chicago Fire has never been confirmed, the most popular story blames the O’Leary […]

Indoor Home Projects to Brighten Up Your Autumn Updated August 2019 Fall brings jacket weather, back-to-school shopping sprees and spiced lattes. It’s a welcome change from the hectic spontaneity of summer, but don’t blink; the holidays are a stone’s throw away. Whether you’re enjoying the thought of autumn’s arrival or you’re already prepping for Thanksgiving, […]

Purge, Organize & Plan for a Busy Fall Updated November 2019 National Simplify Your Life week falls during the first week of August, and it’s the perfect time to declutter, organize and plan for fall’s arrival. While we’re not quite ready to say sayonara to summer, Maglio is gearing up for autumn schedules, changing weather […]

How to Brighten Your Summer Routine While some families can’t wait for summer’s arrival, others dread the lack of structure, the oppressive heat and the financial strain of vacations and staycations. Trip and activity planning may be more stressful than rejuvenating—and the pressure of creating perfect memories can derail your fun. If summer 2018 snuck […]

Taking a Balanced Approach to Child & Teen Safety Everywhere you look, there are lists of summer safety tips that set fear in the hearts of well-intentioned parents. While it’s important to safeguard kids from danger, there’s a delicate balance between caution and overprotection. Closely supervising young children around water, enforcing pool safety and keeping […]

Across New Jersey, preparations are underway for summer’s official kickoff. Memorial Day weekend is traditionally filled with festivals, races and openings at the Jersey shore and other seasonal destinations. Closer to home, communities in Hunterdon and Somerset counties mark Memorial Day with flag raising, wreath laying ceremonies and parades. This year while remembering the sacrifices […]

The arrival of April brings longer days and warmer weather to Hunterdon County, NJ. As family life kicks into high gear with play practice, sports leagues and other activities, it inevitably cuts into time usually spent on weekday meal planning and prep. The demands of spring schedules can seriously disrupt family mealtime and healthy eating. […]

Back in February when Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, few Hunterdon County residents guessed that his prognostication would fall short of the mark. As of week seven, New Jersey has endured four snowy nor’easters, with the latest racing through the state on the first day of spring. These unanticipated storms have left […]