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 […]

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it doesn’t feel that way since cloudy skies and below-freezing temperatures seem to linger for weeks. Instead, it looks like March and its early signs of spring may never arrive. If you’re losing momentum and find yourself firmly in the grip of the winter blues, […]

If you spent the weekend taking down Christmas lights, recycling the tree and putting away holiday dishware, you may be breathing a sigh of relief and relishing the prospect of having nothing special to do. After a holiday season filled with visitors, activities and too much good food, many New Jersey residents are ready to […]

This time of year, New Jersey overflows with holiday spirit as families and neighbors gather for events, shopping, tree lightings and parades. Though many of us wait expectantly for these holiday activities and family traditions, the season may be less than celebratory for many of our friends, family and neighbors. Spread Christmas Joy For some, […]

With Thanksgiving around the corner, the calendar is already crowded for busy New Jersey homeowners. Only a few short weeks remain to prepare for out-of-town guests and gala holiday parties. To ensure your home is safe, bright and convenient for visiting friends and family, organize your holiday preparations with a pre-decorating checklist. Make Safety a […]