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Why Sleepaway Camp?

Psychologist Dr. Tracy Brenner, “The Camp Counselor,” is working with Maine Camp Experience on the topic of mental health in a camp-related context. She is incredibly excited to support camps, campers, camp staff, and parents to promote social emotional development,...

Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama

These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party. “Chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies are filled with a little icing and some yellow chocolate candies to create that pot of gold look, and then more...

Recipe: No-Bake Almond Butter Truffles

These no-bake Almond Butter Truffles are a hit with kids but sophisticated enough for grown up palates, too. Love that the only equipment you need is a hand mixer and a microwave, so you don’t need to be a pastry chef to play one in real life. Enjoy! Thanks to Katina...

5 Ways to Get Kids to Read More!

There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read. For parents who look to reading for...

Register Now for YWCamp@Mahwah!

Registration is now open for YWCamp@Mahwah! Located at 200 Midvale Mountain Road Mahwah, NJ NEW! Bus stop location at Verona (Our Lady of the Lake School) Camp is open to children ages 5 – 12 and includes: FREE Daily Swim Archery, Boating, Creative Expressions...

Girls’ Weekend in Nashville!

  Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your girlfriends; Nashville is hotter than ever. With so many new hotel openings and a fun music and food scene, it makes for the perfect moms weekend away!   To Do:  Visit the Ryman Auditorium, home to the Grand Ole Opry...

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