September/October 2015 - South Jersey MOM Magazine

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015

Contents

mom 2 mom 6 Meal-Time With Family

moms R women 2 8 Neighborhood Calling

10 You Have to Love

Yourself Before You Can Love Anyone Else

know 2 grow 26 8 Fun Tips for a Better Bedtime

28 Food Dyes 30 Feeding Your

Child's Brain To Better Focus

features

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also in this issue 4 Books & Music to Help Grow

Coupon Mania

5 Some of My Faves

14 Business Spotlight:

12 Buying Guide

New Jersey's Got Talent

16 Spooktackular Celebration 20 Stroller Review 22 Stay Fire Safe

27 Dear Working Girls 29 Back To School

Lunches Made Easy

31 Things to Do

24 Get to The Head of the Class In Colonial Williamsburg

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September/October 2015 CEO/Publisher Christopher Ognibene • (609) 670-1794 chris@superiorgx.com

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hat an easy way to decorate for Halloween! Design your front door with a person waiting for you. In this example idea from Pinterest, strips of green crepe paper were used for the hair, white paper plates with black construction paper circles inside are the eyes, and the mouth and eyebrows are made from red construction paper with black lines on it, for effect. Scary or friendly, this is good any time of the year so the kids have a friend waiting for them when they walk up to their front door. It’s an especially easy decoration tip for Halloween.

Not only a South Jersey Mom, Sharla Feldscheris a proud South Jersey Grandmom (Grammy, as she prefers to becalled). The author of six books on creative ideas to do with young children, including two KIDFUN Activity Books published by HarperCollins, she has a blog at www.kidfunandmore.com with more easy-to-do KIDFUN ideas. Sharla has her own public relations business in Philadelphia. A real kid-believer, she began her career as the first PR Director of the Please Touch Museum and started her own business with Sesame Place as her first account, representing the park for 26 years.

Books and Music

To Help Grow Now That We’re Friends

By Mil’s Trills

This family oriented band is back with a second album of high-spirited, empowering songs for kids and adults alike. The album’s central theme is friendship, open minds and compassionate hearts. cdbaby.com; $13

Great Adventures of Little Foxycat

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A warm new world in which friendship, discovery and learning with open eyes are the central, heartfelt themes. Filled with bright and expressive illustrations, kids will enjoy Foxycat’s journey in the animated world of Foxyland. A beautifully rendered, and wonderful story that parents, teachers and children will enjoy reading. Akvabook.com 4 | September/October 2015

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ummer has come to an end and now it’s time to get back into the school routine. My family had a relaxing summer hanging out with friends and taking day trips, but the highlight of our summer was visiting Virginia’s Historic Triangle - Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown (page 24). It’s a great family destination full of living history. Did you know that Busch Gardens and Water Country USA waterpark are smack-dab in the middle of it all? By the end of our visit we were all adrenaline junkies! Our favorite coaster of all times was the Alpengeist, after climbing to an Alpine high of 195 feet, we were hurtled through six staggering inversions at speeds up to 67 miles per hour. It was insanely fantastic!

Colonial Williamsburg is the nation’s largest living history museum. The entire colonial town stays in character 24 hours a day. In the evening, there are fun ghost tours for all ages and this was a highlight of our vacation. We went to an early evening family tour, and let me tell you, both our kids loved it and I was the one that was

freaked-out! Now, that our kids are both teens I got a kick out of watching them put together history they’ve learned over the years, it really helps the learning process when you can see and experience it first hand! As a parent of two kids that have very different learning styles I’ve always tried to inspire them to do their best in school by using positive reinforcement for grades. Okay, I’ll call it what it is- mom report card bribery. I pay my kids for A’s and B’s and they pay me for C’s (hence C’s are avoided). I heard an economist on NPR a few years back talk about how his father did this for him and he now carries on the tradition with his own kids.

Understand your child’s ability and if they are more likely to get B’s and C’s then reward them for their successes, not punish. Initially, the child is driven by the reward, but if you create positive reinforcement around the idea, hopefully your child will eventually strive to do their best.

This month we have a great issue packed with helpful information to start off another school year. You’ll find helpful lunches, bedtime tips, and how to create daily mealtime as a family. Remember to be kind to yourself… as mom, we try to do it all, and some days it’s possible and others days all we can do is hope for a better tomorrow. Wishing you a pleasant journey into the next school year!

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on the Cover Gianna, 10 years old, singer that plays the piano, ukulele and cello and is in advanced math.

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Madeline, 11 years old, loves hip-hop dancing, soccer and basketball.

Sydney, 10 years old, enjoys dance, karate, and softball.

Johnny, 13 years old, loves art and playing the piano.

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Meal Time With Family Dolores Hoffman

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e all know how hard it is to make time for dinner with the family. With busy schedules and school activities, we quickly get into the habit of eating dinner on the run. A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois found that children ages 7 to 11 who did well in achievement tests, spent a large amount of time eating meals and snacks with their families. More importantly, dinner provides an open exchange of ideas and is a great way to find out “what’s going on” in the lives of our children, especially teenagers. Researchers also found that those who have two or less family meals a week are 3 times as likely to try marijuana, cigarettes and alcohol.

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Encourage kids to cook with you even if it means setting the tables and getting dishes ready. Being in the kitchen together can make them feel important. Gardens, whether a huge backyard patch or a few herb plants on the counter, can be a great way for them to learn where food comes from and become more familiar with nutrition.

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Ask each family member to tell one good thing and one bad thing about their day. It may be something as silly as, “the best part was lunch” or “When the bell rang at the end of the day”, but at least it gets them talking and lightens the mood.

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Try and remain at the table ten minutes after eating before cleaning up. It gives you more time to finish conversations and may even start more meaningful ones.

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Have “free night” once a week. Fridays are good for this, signaling the start of the weekend. Each person can choose what they want for dinner, whether it’s take-out or going out to a restaurant. Flip a coin if you have a large crew.

Keep in mind that after-school activities must be chosen carefully in order to keep up the dinner ritual. It may be hard to do but not impossible.

Dinner time is a way for parents to better understand their children: their likes and dislikes, their everyday schedule and school life in general.

By having this information, parents can direct them toward activities and behaviors that benefit them throughout their youth. Be cautious, however, family researchers say that the benefits of family dinners are not a given. Parents can sit and talk with their kids every day and achieve little if the conversation is filled with nothing more than arguing, belittling or silence.

Remember, it’s never too late to start a family dinner routine. Just find one that works for your family and keep it consistent. Your kids will learn to see it as something they can count on and look forward to everyday.✲

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Neighborhood Calling

he street on which I now live happens to be my childhood neighborhood. I grew up here in the mid-1970s with a stickball, a Huffy, and a street full of kids. Over the years, many of us moved back into this neighborhood with families of our own. We now share the street with the same neighbors we had as children. Our neighborhood is named Rosewood West and we have the best neighbors in the world. When I was a kid, Mr. M fixed my bike. He now gives treats to my children.

Mrs. C brings up the newspaper to Jane’s porch every day. The first snowfall brings out Jim and John and their snow blowers. Mr. and Mrs. P have an open-pool policy every summer. I cannot thank my closest neighbors enough for all they have done for me, and you know who you are. Recently, my neighbors and I hosted a block party in our neighborhood. The Block Party Committee met over a Facebook thread with one main person in charge, the Brains behind the Outfit, as it were, that oversaw the organization of food, flyers, and games, and

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worked directly with our town municipality for the permit. There was a bike parade, as well as the local fire truck that soaked the kids with a steady stream of water from its hose. Neighbors set up cabanas and chairs in the middle of the street and in front of their houses and played music on their iPods. We took pictures playing Tug- of- War and trying to eat donuts from a string tied to a pole. Someone brought a Slip ‘N Slide and a neighbor opened her pool.

We downloaded, shared, and tagged. These neighbors, as well as several newer families to the neighborhood, came out to our Party.

Grown children that grew up in Rosewood returned with their kids, and some grandkids showed up to Nana’s house, too. It was equal parts Block Party, reunion, and a great excuse to let the kids run freely in the street.

I was reminded that night of something rare and valuable I hope to impress upon my children, and that is they can live a lifetime with folks in something long forgotten and timehonored. It’s called being a good neighbor,

and of the many relationships we hone over the years, perhaps one of the most elusive in our transient culture. What does it look like?

Imagine it like this: a good neighbor has your back in the Mundane, the Critical, and the Immediate. Some things are just too Mundane for formal arrangements but still necessary; too Critical to waste time; or too Immediate and can be accomplished very quickly by someone living close to you: I need an egg for this cake now. Got one? To quote State Farm, a good neighbor is there.

The Block Party ended with catching lightning bugs and a fire pit set up by the curb.

A neighbor’s remote control airplane whirred gently in the dark summer night with soft lights of green and blue on its tail. One young girl whose father grew up on my street told her mother, “When I get older I want to move back and live back there, too.” Maybe she will. My hope is wherever she lives, she has and will be a great neighbor.✲

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“You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else” I ’ve been telling my ten year old daughter that her entire life, and isn’t it true? When we board an airplane, the flight attendants instruct us to put our oxygen masks on first, because we won’t be able to help our children if we are not functional. This idea applies in everyday life, though it’s importance is a little less obvious day-to-day.

So why is it so hard for us as parents to take care of ourselves?

Self-care is a vital practice, but one we are rarely taught. Over the years, I have identified those things that “refill my bucket” and am good at using them regularly. However, when I am the busiest is when I need self-care the most, and when it’s the easiest to let it slip through the cracks.

One day several years ago when I was doing my parent coach certification, my kids were in school and I had three hours to work on a ten-page paper that would soon be due. I sat down to write, but was spinning my wheels, as it was hard just to string a coherent thought together. It was also almost time for my weekly yoga class, but I planned to skip it to work on this paper. I went through a mental tug-of-war trying to decide whether

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to attend yoga or write my paper. Because I was not getting much writing done, I decided to go to yoga. When I got home, I was so clear-headed, refreshed and inspired that I finished that ten page paper in the hour that I had left before my kids came home from school! I’m certain I would not have written so much or so well if I didn’t take care of myself first. Now, whenever I start to feel that anxious, tense, revved-up feeling and my To Do List is a mile long, I try to remember to pause, and see if I need some self-care before forging ahead. It’s not always easy, but practicing makes it easier.

As parents, especially when our children are little, it can feel impossible to meet all the demands placed on us - taking care of our children, the house, paying bills, working, spending time with our spouse, friends, family, volunteering, etc. But if we spend all our waking hours meeting everyone else’s needs, it’s not long before we are exhausted, cranky, resentful, and snapping at our children and anyone else who crosses us.

When we forget to take care of ourselves, life might not seem much fun anymore.

It’s amazing how much better we feel when we intentionally carve out time to do whatever fills our buckets - lunch with a friend, going to the gym, getting a massage, reading a book, gardening, etc. When my children were little, I wish someone had told me it was ok if I hired a babysitter one afternoon a week to do something that made me feel better as a person. And if I had to revisit life with my children when they were young, that is exactly what I would do now. After all, as I always tell my daughter, you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else, right?✲ Erin Taylor, MA is a wife, therapist, writer, parent coach and mom to four children ages 7, 9 and 12. Her oldest daughter died of a heart defect as a baby. It Takes A Village Parent Coaching is a source of inspiration for her work, and you can reach her aterin@villageparentcoaching.com.

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Bubble Bum Junkie Backseat Organizer (a) If your car is a mess, this is your solution to get your car organized. Junkie transforms into an all in one entertainment center with snack trays & fold out media viewer. Removable tote easily lifts out of base to transport activities outside of the car!

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Toyrus.com; $15 Mineral Discovery Experiment Kit (d) Learn about rocks and the minerals that form them. Much more than just a crystal-growing kit, this experiment kit teaches kids the chemistry of crystals and the geological science behind rock formations. Ages 6 + Thamesandkosmos.com; $55 Reusable Food Pouch Squeez’Ems (e) Reusable food pouches for any pureed food that are easy to fill, clean and store and kids will think their fun to use. They are great for on-the-go baby food and yogurt or applesauce in a grade school lunch.

Booginhead.com; $8 GoPhone ZTEMaven is great deal for BackTo-School and there is no annual commitment. The device can be activated on a new GoPhone account or used with an existing AT&T GoPhone or AT&T Wireless account. You get fast speeds streaming, downloading, and surfing for one flat rate, that’s a deal this holiday! att.com; $60 Dimension (g) Is a fast-paced, innovative puzzle

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game that takes place in three dimensions with 60 colorful spheres. All of the players play at the same time and everybody tries to position the spheres on their trays to earn as many points as possible. This game is great fun for the family. Ages 8 + Amazon.com; $39 Kingdom Cookie Cutters (h) This company has every cookie cutter theme imaginable. And, if they don’t have what you’re looking for they can make a custom one for under $10.

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This beautifully designed locket includes 3 small washable pads that you drop essential oils onto.

Excellent gift for those fellow “oilers” that may have an occasion looming on the horizon! Finelineliving.com; $25 Caudalie Firming Serum (k) The formula has the latest generation of micro hyaluronic acids. After application, skin is smoother, contours seem lifted and the skin appears firmer and more toned. This product is the real deal! Treat yourself!

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Spooktacular Celebration a ghostly good time on a budget

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andy, costumes, crisp autumn air…Halloween is the perfect holiday for a party! But after spending money on loads of treats to hand out to the neighborhood children (and have extra leftover to treat yourself) and purchasing increasingly pricey and extravagant costumes, you might not have much left in your wallet to throw a big bash. So here are a few effortless and affordable ideas for a budget-friendly spookfest that will impress all your guests.

Start with a ghost theme! It’s ideal for a Halloween party for obvious reasons, but it’s also great because ghostly decorations are simple and easy to pull-off. The white and black color scheme won’t require any color printing costs. And it’s a party theme that can work for any age group.

Create a ghoulish atmosphere with inexpensive DIY decorations.

Draw ghost faces on white balloons with a permanent black marker.

Make the balloons extra ghostly by attaching white streamers to the bottom of the balloons with tape. Find a pattern for spinning ghosts online and then cut them from white poster board. Draw ghost faces on each one and hang from the ceiling to fill your party room with swaying paper ghosts.

Coffee filters can easily be made into a ghostly garland to hang across the party space. Fold coffee filters in half and then in half again. Draw ghost faces on the folded filters with a black pen and then make a small hole above the face near the folded corner. Tie the filter ghosts through their holes onto string or ribbon and hang the finished garland.

If you’re throwing a party for older children, create a more eerie ambiance. Paint a canvas black and then lightly paint white ghosts on

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the black background. Print old spooky black-and-white photos that you can find with a quick Internet search and display them in frames that you already own. Wrap glass jars with gauze and make ghost faces with a black marker or googly eyes. Then place a votive candle or glowstick in each jar for ghostly lighting.

Keep the party food simple with a few sweet ghoulish treats.

Draw ghost faces on the outside of clear plastic cups with a permanent marker. Fill the cups with white vanilla pudding or white cheddar popcorn. Dip pretzel rods or bananas cut in half into melted white chocolate and turn them into ghosts with chocolate chip eyes. Frost cupcakes with white vanilla frosting and arrange them into the shape of a ghost. For the party favor, make lollipop ghosts; tie a white napkin around a lollipop with ribbon and draw a ghost face on the napkin.

In addition to playing some spooky-sounding music, keep your guests entertained with a couple simple ghost-themed activities. Gather everyone in a circle and read age-appropriate ghost stories. Turn off the lights and use flashlights to make the tales even spookier. For smaller children, play ghost bowling. Stack white plastic cups with ghost faces drawn on them; the children can take turns trying to knock down the cups by rolling a ball or even a small pumpkin.

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trollers are the go to baby product. They allow you to move your child easily and comfortably, but with so many models, which one is right for your needs? It all depends on your needs and budget, and to help you get started, here are some of our favorite models, both for strolling and jogging.

Classic Strollers

Combi Twin Cosmo Stroller

Graco LiteRider Stroller

This duel stroller, brought to you by Combi, allows you to give two little ones a smooth, safe ride. The deluxe, padded seats feature a multi-position recline with a full lay-flat position, infant safety boots, and convertible three or five point harness. And with locking front wheels, you can move your little ones around easily and comfortably. $260; CombiUSA.com.

If you want a stroller that gives a smooth ride for a small cost, the Graco LiteRider is the one for your family. This inexpensive stroller has portability as the name of its game. It has a one-hand fold and lightweight design make it the obvious choice for parents who don’t want a hassle when going on the move. $90; GracoBaby.com.

Running errands and getting around with your child has never been easier, thanks to the City Mini. This stroller is the essence of mobility: lightweight, compact and nimble.

Its sleek and practical design makes it the perfect companion for traversing the jungle of childhood. $300; BabyJogger.com.

Chicco Bravo Stroller

Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller

For the Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller, making your child completely comfy is the point of this ultra lightweight stroller.

With five-point safety harness, four different seating positions, and ergonomically shaped three position height adjustment handles and marking break, your child will feel safe and comfortable riding in this stroller. $290; Toys R Us.

This Chicco stroller is born to perform, with a 3-in-1travel system that adapts to your changing needs as baby grows. With a carrier mode, travel system, and toddler system, with mutli-position reclining seat, this stroller will be there as long as you need a stroller. $350; ChiccoShop.com.

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fitness Strollers

BabyJogger City Mini

This fitness stroller, built for speed, is the lightweight jogging stroller that started BabyJogger. This classic is built for jogging; with a safety hand brake and a fixed front wheel, this is designed so you can go straight and fast, allowing you to get the most out of your mommy and me exercise. $300; BabyJogger.com.

InStep Flash Fixed Wheel Jogger

The InStep Flash Fixed Wheel Jogger gives quality for a low price.

With a bicycle-style hand brake giving stopping power and dual trigger folding mechanism offer easy mobility, this jogger offers uncompromising safety for you and your child.

It even has cup holders so you can stay hydrated during your exercise. $110; InStep.net.

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Phil&teds Classic Stroller

This classic stroller includes all the features you need to travel with baby.

It has an adjustable seat, allowing for newborn and toddler alike, and with an ultra-adaptable travel system and ultra lightweight handling, this stroller facilitates your travels with your little one. $400; phil&teds.com.

Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Stroller Graco’s new jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience features of a traditional stroller with the performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. $190; GracoBaby.com

BOB Stroller Strides Fitness Stroller

BOB’s strollers offer top of the line fitness experience for you and baby, with their Strides Fitness Stroller. For you, with the option between the maneuverability of a swiveling front wheel and the stability of a locked one, this stroller follows you wherever your exercise leads you. And for baby, with an ultra-padded, adjustable reclining seat with a five-point harness that helps keep your child comfortably secure. $480; BOBGear.com. www.southjerseymom.com

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Stay Fire Safe F

By Deb McCarson

ire prevention week is celebrated each October, commemorating the date of the great Chicago fire, which burned from October 8-10, 1871, and is considered one of the greatest American disasters of the 19th century. There’s a good chance your children will be participating in fire safety activities in school during this week. While they’re engaged, it’s a good time to discuss fire safety tips and facts as a family.

Mind the Children • According to the US Fire Administration, children of all ages set over 35,000 fires annually. Keep matches and lighters locked up and away from children. Children can also start fires with a magnifying glass which seems “really cool” and very tempting to try. Explain to children that fire is a tool, not a toy, and that it’s dangerous to play with it.

IN THE KITCHEN • The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.

Always use a kitchen timer and stay in the kitchen if the stove is on.

• Don’t cook if you’re sleepy or drowsy.

• Do not wear loose hanging sleeves when cooking or place flammable materials near an open flame. See that the flames stay underneath the pot you’re cooking in. Overreaching flames can melt handles and cause burns. general safety tips • Don’t overload electrical sockets with extension cords.

• Keep flammable materials at least three feet away from portable heaters.

• On average, 42 home candle fires are reported every day. If you burn candles, place them securely in an appropriate holder, at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.

• Extinguish candles after use. Don’t go to bed with candles still burning.

• Never use a candle where medical oxygen is being used.

• Don’t use candles for emergency lighting. Use flashlights instead.

• Don’t force a three-prong plug into a two-slot outlet.

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• Use power strips that have internal overload protection.

• Don’t use light bulbs that exceed the recommended wattage on fixtures.

• Avoid putting cords under rugs, across doorways or where they can be damaged or pinched by furniture.

• Electrical work should be done only by a qualified electrician.

The US Fire Administration recommends calling an electrician if you experience any of the following: • Recurring problems with tripping circuit breakers • A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance • Discolored or warm wall outlets or switches • Flickering lights • Sparks from a wall outlet Appliances • Replace damaged appliance cords immediately.

• Place all items securely in the dishwasher. Loose items can land on the heating element and cause fires during the drying cycle.

• Clean your clothes dryer lint screen after every use. Make sure your vent hose isn’t crushed or kinked, and your vent line isn’t restricted or clogged. • Have your dryer serviced periodically.

In Case of Fire • Escape first, and then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with your family. Designate a meeting place outside.

Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room.

• Never stand up in a fire. Always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reason.

• Teach children not to be afraid of firefighters who may be wearing equipment that looks scary.

Remember, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. www.southjerseymom.com

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Get to the Head of the Class

Visit The Historic Triangle

Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Much More!

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By MB Sanok

oing back to school is not the only way to get an education.

Delve into this country’s history by planning a fall getaway to Colonial Williamsburg and Greater Williamsburg where learning takes place far away from the classroom. With Williamsburg’s wealth of attractions and amenities, in and surrounding Revolutionary City, you can supplement your child’s education, enjoy a fabulous family vacation and kick back when it’s time for recess. Let’s take a page from history and read about what they have to offer! No homework help required!

Strolling through the courtyard, surrounded by majestic brick buildings, whispering tales of yesteryear – it may feel like a fairy tale but real people inhabited the area with true stories that capture the imagination. Observing Colonial life with demonstrations like blacksmithing and tailoring, done by folks dressed in period garb, bring you back to simpler times when our nation was just beginning. When you’re ready to jettison back to modern life, enjoy shopping, outdoor activities, fine dining, art and culture, and museums just steps away from and among the historical sites.

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Colonial Williamsburg: Interact with the townspeople of Colonial Williamsburg while learning how the town operated during Revolutionary wartime. Witnessing the storming of the governor’s palace and visiting local family homes that show how daily life was lived, you’ll absorb the experiences of the era.

A highlight of any season in Colonial Williamsburg but especially fall is the Tavern Ghost Tour where guests of all ages can accompany an official guide through Indian burial grounds and hear spooky stories of witches, pirates and true historical tales of terror.

Don’t miss one of 2015’s Top 10 Ghost Tours in America!

The next lesson to learn is that Colonial Williamsburg is not the only hotbed of history but just part of America’s Historic Triangle which contains Greater Williamsburg, comprised of Jamestown, Yorktown and the town of Williamsburg itself. Read on for a glimpse of Greater Williamsburg aka America’s Historic Triangle which will further your education.ic Triangle. A living history museum and exhibits show the lives led by those in wartime, a recreated military encampment displays Colonial military life, and a 1780s-era farm educates visitors about farming in that time period.

HISTORIC JAMESTOWNE: Walk through the first North American colony which served as Virginia’s first capital and introduced many of today’s laws and customs. Not only will you soak up life in Jamestown, you’ll also explore where archeologists are unearthing relics from the settlement (July marked the discovery of the remains of four elite settlers!) and see how early settlers survived in an inhospitable, unfamiliar era that they made their own.

JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT: Experience history firsthand by boarding replicas of ships that traveled from England to America and discovering what activities Pocahontas engaged in as a child and try them out yourself in a reproduction of a Powhatan Indian village.

Yorktown Victory Center: Only a short drive away, this waterfront village is a must-see to complete America’s Historic Triangle.

A living history museum and exhibits show the lives led by those in wartime, a recreated military encampment displays Colonial military life, and a 1780s-era farm educates visitors about farming in that time period.

Yorktown BATTLEFIELD: Amid fifes and drums playing patriotic music, you’ll visit the battlefield, Washington’s headquarters and much more. Be sure to stick around for a cannon firing demonstration to fully experience the sights and sounds of battle.

BUSCH GARDENS: Ready for thrills perfect for the whole family? Get back to the future with exhilarating roller coasters and other amusements in celebration of their 40th anniversary. Check your calendar for events like the Food and Wine Festival or scary good fun during Howl-O-Scream.

KING'S CREEK PLANTATION: Need a comfortable, relaxing place to stay? Look no further than the Plantation which accommodates guests with three different venues which feature a quaint village at The Cottages, spacious town homes at The Townes and large, luxury homes at The Estates.

Enjoy multiple swimming pools year-round, plenty of workout and spa areas as well as playgrounds for the little ones. www.kingscreekplantation.com.

So when school starts this fall, leave the learning to The Historic Triangle, where history was made and can be relived again by you and your family. For more information and to plan your fall getaway, visit our website at www.visitwilliamsburg.com.

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By Janelle Rettig

If you’re a parent, chances are you have difficulty getting your child to sleep. Children don’t understand the value of a good night’s rest. However, there is no need for this to happen every night. With some quick changes to your children’s bedtime routine, your children will lie down without a fuss!

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Have a light snack. The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital recommends small snacks that will stop your children from getting up because they’re hungry, but won’t keep them awake (ex. cheese, fruit, etc.).

Turn clean-up time into a game of Eye-Spy. Instead of telling your kids over and over again that they need to clean up their toys before bed, make cleaning up fun. Use descriptions that make it obvious what you’re talking about. That way, clean-up’s both quick and easy. If toys are already cleaned up, this game can be used as incentive to get your children to lie down. Tell them that, if they finish getting ready for bed, you can play a quick game of regular Eye-Spy. Play bedtime dice. Children’s author and Developmental Specialist, Leigh Ann Hrutkay states,“Glue pictures of bedtime activities on a block and let your son or daughter roll it to see what they get to do first. If it lands on a picture of a book, read to them first.

If it’s a picture of a toothbrush, they get to brush their teeth first.

This makes ordinary bedtime activities seem less like things they have to do and more like things they get to do.”

Go through the routine with a stuffed animal first, then with your children. “By going through the routine with an animal,” Ms. Hrutkay says, “the child knows that this is what they are going to do next. It mentally prepares them for going to bed.”

Go on a monster hunt. If children are scared to go to bed, make a show of going around the room or even the house, looking in closets and under beds. You can make it fun by placing stuffed an-

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imals, food, or other objects that don’t belong there. Saying, “No monsters, but what’s this doing here?” should elicit a few giggles and make kids less scared of bedtime.

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Use a reward chart. Make a chart. For each night that your children go to bed without a fuss, give them a sticker. After so many stickers, reward them with a small prize. Children are often punished for disobedience, but rarely rewarded for following directions. Being rewarded for going to bed reinforces the idea that good behavior should be strived for.

Turn planning a bedtime routine into a family project. You can allow them to draw the steps or make a checklist. Being part of the planning will make bedtime seem like the children’s responsibility.

Make a Bedtime Box. While activities involving exercise rile kids up, other activities are relaxing. With your children, put together a box of quick and easy activities (ex. puzzles, books, etc.) that your children can play with before bed. At some point in the bedtime routine, allow your children about ten minutes to play with anything in the box. You can add to it or take things away as your children’s interests change.

Lastly, remember that, while routines typically stay the same, children get bored if things don’t change every so often, and bored children make a fuss. If you notice your children are getting tired of an activity they used to love, try something else! After all, just because bedtime needs to be done, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun!✲ www.southjerseymom.com

Dear Working Girls,

My life as a working mom often feels like a juggling act. I have so many balls in the air I might be able to perform my own big top circus. Do you have any advice on how to keep all the balls going so that nothing suddenly drops?

Sincerely, Tired of the Circus Act in Cherry Hill

Dear Circus Act,

Balancing work, kids, and a personal life is certainly no easy task.

Comparing this to a “juggling act” sums up the life of a working mother pretty accurately. In fact, let’s be honest, most of us feel the same way. When you find yourself not flying through life “with the greatest of ease”, try some of these tips: • Prioritize your tasks. Making lists in order of priority often helps lay out your plan of attack. Once you see your tasks in writing, it becomes easier to do one thing at a time.

• Make time for yourself. In the midst of completing all of your daily tasks, make sure that somewhere in the schedule you find time for yourself. Whether it is reading, exercising, or even going grocery shopping sans kids, make time for yourself each day…. without guilt.

• Know your limitations. You cannot be six places at one time….no matter how many times you try to do it. So rather than attempt, and then fail to do the impossible, set realistic expectations for yourself and everyone around you (at work and at home) and take on only that which is truly realistic.

• Understand that some days, the crowds are just not going to cheer.

No matter how hard you try and how much you plan, every day is not going to run as smooth as you hope. And very often… whatever the cause of the issue(s) is out of your control.

On those days especially, take stock of what’s important, take a few deep breaths and remember that you can do this. Tomorrow will be better.

The show MUST go on! …..now WHERE is the cotton candy???????????

– The Working Girls

Lainee Beigel is the founder of Career Esquire (careeresquire.com), a career consulting company.

She is also the mom of two amazing little kids, as well as the wife of one big kid.

Heidi Chhabria is a professional accounting and finance recruiter and writer, sometime public speaker and all-the-time wife and mom of 3.

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Food Dyes

By Lisa A Figueiredo

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s a parent we try to make the best decisions when it comes to what goes in to our children’s bodies. We try to choose foods that will enrich their little minds and stimulate growth and development.

There is a lingering debate as to what effect dyes in food may have on our children. There has been speculation that one dye, Red Dye 40, the most commonly found dye in food, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, has been known to show adverse reactions in children. Red 40 may cause physical symptoms such as swelling in the mouth and hives, in adults according to WebMD. The dye may even have contaminants that may cause cancer.

These dyes have been linked to hyperactivity in children, particularly those with ADD and ADHD. While the research is inconclusive, parents have witnessed some negative effects on their children.

One South Jersey mother, Ashley Gross, experienced this first-hand in her daughter who has ADD. “She was hyperactive all the time; more than normal and had a hard time calming down and controlling herself. She had a hard time focusing on tasks. Gross believes it was from the dyes in foods her children ate. Despite the fact that she usually eats homemade meals and veggies she said she would occasionally indulge in packaged foods that usually contain dyes.

She took notice and began doing research on her own. She began to pay attention to how her child would act after eating foods containing the dye. “Since we have stopped her (Gross’ daughter) from eating Red 40, we have almost no issues. It was a lot of self-education and observation on my own part. I don’t want to treat my child with meds so I looked in to other options,” she said Dyes can be found in some of our children’s favorite foods including; snack foods, candies, margarine, soft drinks cheese, jellies and desserts. As a parent some moms take the ‘everything in moderation approach.’

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good. My kids eat and drink dyes. Do they eat and drink them all day? Nope.”

Mother of two Jen Rudd agrees.

“I am sure everything is bad for kids in some regard. I try to limit candy and snacks offer more fruits and veggies.

My kids have never had mac n’ cheese, but mostly because my daughter has milk allergies. I don’t like orange cheese in general and I don’t allow cheese puffs for either of my kids. But, I think I can’t be vigilant on food dyes. I can just try to focus on healthy, homemade or at least discernible foods.”

Mother of four and child care provider Lilli Pieczara agrees. “It is my choice and my job to be sure that my kids eat right. Sure I buy juice, etc., but I also have a constant supply of fruit, grains and things I bake. There are too many shortcuts, and people that overuse them blame everyone else for their issues that are a consequence of those shortcuts.”

What to look for: With the number of food containing dyes, it may be possible to avoid them all together. As parents when we are perusing the supermarket aisles, what do we look for to ensure our children are getting the most nutritious foods? IT may be in our children’s best interest to read the label for ingredients such as Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, Citrus Red 2, FD&C Lakes, and the more obvious artificial colors.

Whether you choose to eliminate dyes in your foods or all together is your decision.

No doubt you will decrease the amount of sugar your child is eating, and enhance their overall health.✲ www.southjerseymom.com

Back To School Lunches Made Easy Did you know that according to ChoiceUSA.net, school lunch makes up one third to one half of a child’s nutritional intake for an entire day? Needless to say, lunch is an important part of any child’s day!

Don’t fret over school lunches now that StarKist offers their new single-serve Kid’s Creations pouches! Kid’s Creations is an easy and delicious accent to school meals with protein that keeps kids full and energized to learn throughout the day.

Choo Choo Pasta

Buffalo Tuna Taquitos

This fun pasta will become any kid’s favorite – don’t tell them it’s good for them – they’ll never know!

• 2, 2.6 oz. pouches StarKist® Kid’s Creations, Bacon Ranch • 2 cups pasta wheels, dry • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables • ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt • ¼ cup low fat milk • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions: • Boil pasta for 9 minutes, or until al dente.

• Microwave vegetables for 2 -3 minutes until hot.

• In a small bowl mix yogurt and milk until well blended.

• Drain pasta and place in a medium bowl. Mix in vegetables and yogurt mixture until combined. Add cheese and toss.

Waffle Sandwich • 2, 2.6 oz. pouches Kid’s Creations, Bacon Ranch and or Honey Barbeque • 24 mini waffles • 8 slices of American or Cheddar Cheese, cut in half • 8 tomato slices • 12 small pieces of lettuce • 8 gherkin pickles • 8 Fun toothpicks or cupcake picks Directions: • Preheat broiler and place waffles on baking sheet. Toast waffles to brown on each side. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

• Place 8 waffles on a platter. Layer with a piece of lettuce, tomato slice and a slice of cheese.

• Place a waffle on top of each. Layer the next waffle with cheese, a piece of lettuce and 1 – ½ Tbsp. of tuna. Top with the last waffle and secure with a pickle and toothpick.

• 3 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese • Two 2.6-oz. pouches StarKist Hot Buffalo Tuna Creations • ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese • ¼ cup finely chopped carrots • ¼ cup finely chopped celery • Eight 6-inch corn tortillas • Optional topping: hot sauce Directions: • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

• In a medium bowl, stir cheese wedges until smooth. Add tuna and mozzarella cheese. Stir until uniform. Mix in carrots and celery.

• Place tortillas between 2 damp paper towels. Microwave for 1 minute, or until warm and pliable.

• Evenly distribute tuna mixture among the tortillas.

Tightly roll up each into a tube, and place on the baking sheet, seam side down. Secure with toothpicks, if needed.

• Bake until crispy, 14 - 16 minutes.

Crispy Fruit 6-pack Available at shoprite; $8 Perfect snack to add to lunches the Crispy Fruit is a light, crispy texture like a chip, but has all the nutrients of 100% fruit.

kabrita Easily digestible Kabrita goat milk based yogurt and fruit.

Available in three delicious flavors - Mixed Berry, Banana & Natural Vanilla Bean, and Mango Peach. Walgreens; $2.50

Choozepacks Backpack & lunch boxes with super cute designs! The backpacks have two functional sides giving children the power to choose which print to display.choozeshoes.com; backpack $40 & lunch box $25

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Feeding Your Child’s Brain to Better Focus

By Matthew Brenner

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veryone knows there are many benefits to exercising and healthy eating, but can this type of lifestyle actually help you or your children improve with focus this school year?

Summer reading, one-on-one tutoring, and summer school are generally the path that most parents take for children who need or want improved school performance. While these tools are valuable, many parents overlook their child’s eating and exercise habits. Who could blame you? With summer barbecues, vacations, and family gatherings, summer does not typically breed healthy eating. Moreover, playing out in the yard simply does not suffice if your child cools off with a 32oz slurpee.

We all know that trying to get our children to eat blueberries instead of ice cream is an uphill challenge. Yet, according to Susan Johnson, PhD and director of the Children’s Eating Laboratory at the University of Colorado “With kids, nutrition is all about structure and consistency. Once new foods become predictable, they’ll come around.” Thus, a consistent diet of fresh fruits and vegetables will eventually become habit. There is not a better gift than conditioning your child to clean healthy eating while they are young and forming habits that can last them a lifetime. The easiest first step is to serve & eat fruit for breakfast: ensuring a platform for healthy foods for the rest of the day.

Plus, according to the Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor University as many as 37% of American kids routinely skip breakfast, which research demonstrates is sure to help with increased levels of focus and energy.

However, eating healthy is only half the equation.

Making sure your child gets adequate exercise is crucial. According to Karen Postal, PhD and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School “An hour of vigorous exercise per day will allow your children to focus better in school and while studying.

Exercise allows them to retain more information. And, as a great side effect, exercise will even out their moods, improve sleep patterns, and build self confidence.” So, what can you do right now? Make sure you fill your kitchen cabinets only with food that will help you build a stronger family. Furthermore, plan a designated time for your child to get structured exercise, whether it is a Karate class, or time to play basketball in the driveway.

Matthew Brenner, Columnist and Instructor at Action Karate. Questions?

Email mr.matthewbrenner@gmail.com

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CAMDEN COUNTY Summer’s End Car Show Silver Diner September 7 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Celebrate the end of summer this Labor Day at the Silver Diner. The Cherry Hill diner will be having their Unofficial End of Summer Car Show on September 7. Held rain or shine, the show will have several different models and makes. It is hosted by the South Jersey Pontiac Club. The car show is from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. 2131 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Wild West Corn Maze Springdale Farms Cherry Hill, NJ September 11 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wild West corn maze at Springdale farms starts September 12th and runs to November 2nd. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm and tickets are $10.00.

Springdale Farms is located at 1638 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Flashlight Fridays are September 12th, 19th, 26th, and October 3rd and 10th.

Throughout the maze, you will find pictures, clues, and games .

MOMS Club of Blackwood OPEN HOUSE www.southjerseymom.com

Wednesday, September 16 10:00am Deptford Skate Center Come out to our Open House and learn more about this MOMS Club. Have a bite to eat, let your little ones play and get to know some other mothers in the area! Free admission for Tykes skating. Email blackwoodmomsclub@yahoo. com

Bike MS City to Shore October 3 6:30 am - 5:30 pm Ride with 7,000 cyclists of all ages and cycling abilities for the challenge of your choice with several route options. Enjoy flat terrain as you travel through the quaint towns and back roads of Southern New Jersey. Pedal through the blueberry fields of Hammonton, experience the serene beauty of the Pine Barrens and listen to the waves as you roll into family friendly Ocean City. Woodcrest Station PATCO, 200 Tindale Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. www. main.nationalmssociety.org Mum Madness & Pumpkin Parade October 10 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Camden Children’s Garden Come visit Camden Children’s Garden for their amazing display of fall chrysanthemums.

Along with colorful mums, children can visit mascot Mum Bear, and participate in pumpkin crafts and activities.

For a fee, you can purchase and paint your own pumpkin.

Mum Madness & Pumpkin Parade is Saturday October 11 and Sunday October 12 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $6.00. For more information, see Facebook, call 856-365-8733, or visit the garden site. Camden Children’s Garden is located at 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. JCC 5k Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk Sunday, October 25 5k Run: 9am & 1 Mile Walk: 8:30am Location: Katz JCCCherry Hill, NJ Open to the community! Join us for a family day of athletic fun on a USATF Certified Course complete with prizes and refreshments! *Cost: 5k Pre-Race: $20; 5k Entry Day Race: $25; 1 Mile Walk: $10 *First 150 5k registrants will receive a dri-fit race shirt For more information, visit www.katzjcc.org or contact Gene Bonetti at gbonetti@jfedsnj.org

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Festival of Fine Craft Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center October 3 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Festival of Fine Craft at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center offers two days of art and crafts for the entire family.

More than 130 juried artists will present and sell their works.

It also includes interactive

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craft experiences, live music, and hands-on family activities. 1100 Village Dr. Millville, NJ 08332 New Jersey Motorsports Park Battlegrounds Paintball Book a party or just come out with friends. Game play varies in style and composition but often range from capture the flag to organized scenario games.

Players will have a fun-filled and exciting time on any one of our fields located on 10 acres of action-packed outdoor paintball fields. Battlegrounds Paintball provides a family friendly, fun and safe environment for young and old, ages 10 and up! (856) 327-7221 or email paintball@ njmp.com 47 Warbird Dr. GPS: 8000 Dividing Creek Rd. Millville, NJ 08332

GLOUCESTER Duffield’s Farm Market Family FUN Fest Saturday, October 17, 2015 11-4pm Sewell, NJ Join us for a family fun fest kinda day! Vendor Tables, Hay Rides, Music, Balloon Maker, Pumpkin patch, Face Painting, goodie Bags, Food and More.

280 Greentree & Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080. Rain date 10/24. www.duffieldsfarm.com September/October 2015 | 31