Spending a summer day at Storm King Art Center is one of those fabulous day trips that makes you feel extremely grateful for living in this part of the country. Take the kids on this escape, or not. Either way, you’ll be glad you went. Known throughout the art world as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center is about an hour from northern New Jersey, in New York’s lower Hudson Valley. It’s basically a 500-acre retreat comprised of fields, hills, and woodlands, and it provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 stunning sculptures by such artists as Mark …
As a Jersey girl from way back, who remembers when Parkway tolls were a quarter and still reads the instructions on the pump when I get my own gas in other places, I've seen a lot of my home state. I hit Route 17 the day I received my driver's license in Lodi, and I've been behind the wheel ever since. The next several weekends will be different, as I've traded car keys (and beloved flip-flops) for serious walking shoes. The Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge is just what is sounds like, a chance to walk about 100 Jersey miles across the East Coast Greenway. A free program, the walks are …
Being able to spend an evening escaping to a Broadway show and dinner in the city is one of the reasons some of us enjoy living in New Jersey. However, such an escape can also set you back upwards of $500 for two orchestra seats, dinner, and parking. Not to mention dealing with New York/New Jersey logistics like traffic, taxis, and the general potential hassle of getting in and out of the city. So if your escape of choice is dinner and a show but you’re just not up for dealing with—or paying for—Broadway, consider Millburn. The Paper Mill Playhouse is currently partnering with two local …
Do you feel like taking some time to relax and tan without the consequences of sun damage? Treat yourself to a tan at the Olive Organic Tan Spa, 427 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 203, Montclair. Owner Monika Emad wanted a positive tanning facility that gave clients the illusion of the golden glow, but was not harmful to the body. The tanning formula used is created with only healthy, organic ingredients: organic sugar, organic aloe, organic tea extract and organic grapefruit extract. The result is an airbrushed natural golden-brown tan without exposing your body to harmful chemicals, UV rays or …
The kids are with the babysitter and you and your spouse are free for a few hours. Where to go? Trek over to the charming town of Madison and experience Shanghai Jazz for an adults-only night of sumptuous Asian cuisine accompanied by red-hot jazz. Since opening in 1995, this club has earned rave reviews for its food, service, and ambience from the New York Times, Star Ledger, Zagat Survey and Inside New Jersey. Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by the restaurant’s warm, friendly staff who will show you to a table amidst elegant décor reminiscent of jazz clubs you’ve seen in old movies, …
Enter the Hotel Westminster and you’re immediately enveloped by a sense of calm. The décor is contemporary—clean, stylish. The staff is friendly. And the atmosphere begs you to relax. From its luxurious rooms, to the spacious indoor pool and inviting Jacuzzi to its full fitness center and roomy concierge lounge, the Hotel Westminster is the perfect getaway. As Keri, the welcoming receptionist at the front desk, explained, “Everything is right here. You can be as active or inactive as you want.” And here’s the clincher: It's right next door in Livingston. Located on Route 10, the Hotel …
Most everyone has heard the positive benefits that meditating can have on your health, both physically and mentally. It can calm your nerves, help reduce stress and anxiety, and increase serotonin, which has a positive effect on your mood. If you are a stressed-out mom, these are sure to sound pretty good to you. However, starting a meditation practice can seem intimidating. Thankfully, there are many teachers around town that can help guide you to a state of relaxation and bliss. Paige Continentino is a Maplewood mom and certified personal coach who has been meditating for over 16 years. She…
Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Grab it! Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much-deserved break and make your life a little (or maybe a whole lot) easier. Here’s a Valentine’s Day offer from the Hilton Short Hills where love is in the air. The casual elegance and intimate atmosphere of The Dining Room is offering a gourmet four-course dinner for you and a special someone over Valentine’s …
