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5 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

There’s an old adage that children may not do as we say, but they’ll do as we do. And never is that more true than when we’re giving back. Whether you’re donating time or money, your kids’ involvement is the key to showing them the power of helping others. To that...

Spread Holiday Cheer in Essex County!

  ‘Tis the season to spread Holiday Cheer! Here are some events happening around Essex County to help you do just that with your family and loved ones. Now, I’m off to play Happy Holidays Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on repeat. Millburn –...

Shows to Binge Watch This Fall

As we head towards Winter (how?!) it just feels right to be starting a new show. Whether it’s with your spouse as a way to bond or post-bedtime me-time with a cup of tea or glass of wine, we’re sharing a shortlist of picks. This unscientific collection of five is what...

Vote Vote Vote!

We were lucky enough to have Donna Ward, the VP of the LWV of the Montclair area, answer some of our questions ahead of the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 8th. ECM: For Montclair residents, what do you consider to be the biggest issues in this election?   DW:...

How to Be More Grateful & Happier — And Help Our Kids Do the Same!

This post was contributed by Niro Feliciano, LCSW, author of This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment.  I know you have heard of the benefits of gratitude, but do you know it can literally re-wire your brain for contentment?  If you...

It’s Time to #AskHer

It’s Time to #AskHer Join Atlantic Health System in asking the women in your life if they have had their annual mammogram.   Lydia Nadeau, executive director of Atlantic Health System Cancer Care, and Faith Goldman, MD, Atlantic Medical Group breast...

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