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Thomas Edison’s West Orange Home Open For Holiday Tours

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By Anya Bochman he Glenmont Estate in West Orange, built in 1880, had a less than illustrious start when its original owner, Henry Pedder, was jailed for embezzlement. According to Karen Sloat-Olsen, chief of Interpretation and Education at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, the house was subsequently put on the market. Thomas Edison, newly engaged to his second wife Mina Miller in 1886, saw the grand house for sale and bought it for his bride as a wedding present.

The 29-room mansion sits amid rolling lawns and includes a barn and carriage house on the property. Miller Edison, as well as the Edison children, made renovations and additions to the estate over time; new greenhouses were erected on the grounds, and a garage – to accommodate Edison’s in-

terest in cars – was added to the house.

Today, these sights are available to curious visitors; the greenhouses are functional and managed by volunteers, and the garage includes an original charging panel and gas pump for cars of the era – as well as automobiles owned

by Edison. The first and second floors of Glenmont Estate, which include original furnishings, are available for viewing.

The estate is part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in Llewellyn Park in West Orange, a site “dedicated to promoting an international understanding and appreciation of the life and extraordinary achievements of Thomas Alva Edison by preserving, protecting and interpreting the Park’s extensive historic artifact and archive collections.”

The property has been open for tours since October; start-

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ing on Nov. 24 through Jan. 7, the inventor’s home will undergo a special program called “Holidays at Glenmont.”

During this period, Glenmont Estate will be decorated in the style it saw when inhabited by the Edison family.

Selected musical pieces will accompany tours, with greenery

and red poinsettias decking the mantles above the fireplaces.

Staircases will be ringed with boughs and red ribbons, with wreaths decorating every window.

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Thanks to West Essex PBA’s Donation, First Aid Squad Receives Necessary Safety Jackets

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By Dawn M Chiossi ecently this November, the West Essex Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (PBA) #81 donated $4,200 to the West Essex First Aid Squad to cover the replacement of old, worn out safety jackets with new ones.

Now those dedicated emergency medical responders who give so much to everyone else in their time of crisis received an essential gift of their own, safety jackets to ensure their own protection while helping others.

The West Essex First Aid Squad is an all- volunteer organization providing emergency medical services and light rescue services to the public of the New Jersey towns of Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and West Caldwell.

Members of the squad are NJ Certified Emergency Medical Technicians or are in training to become so. They are also a member of the N.J. EMS Task Force.

It is often said that this kind of volunteer work is more of a calling, but these caring, compassionate and hard-working people face a number of dangers, dangers that often go un-

recognized….until recently.

The new jackets are not only important for safety reasons, in a way it’s a kind of giving back.

Safety Jackets or Turn Out Coats are part of the uniform for police, fire, Emergency Medical Service workers, and security personnel. This protective clothing is extremely important because it is high visibility clothing. This means that the jacket has highly reflective properties, in a color that is easily discernible from any background.

These jackets are essential for safety workers such as first aid squad members because in their work, they are often near moving vehicles, often in the dark. Reflective jackets will help to prevent a motor vehicle accident or injury to responders.

These brand new safety jackets are bright chartreuse, also called neon, yellow in color and reflective made of a durable material to aid the first aid squad members as they help those who need them.

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He calls his fellow co-workers “heroes.” And they truly are, first aid squad workers often give up so much for the 24/7 job. But the benefits of it come back a hundred-fold.

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The West Essex Patrolman Benevolent Association Local #81 originated in 1932 as a fraternal police organization. It is made up of full time police officers from Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, North Caldwell, Roseland, and West Caldwell Police Departments. Throughout the years they have sought to take an active role in the communities that they serve.

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Students Gobble A Lesson On Service At Annual Turkey Trot

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By Cheryl Conway tudents at the Gould Avenue Elementary School in North Caldwell received a first-hand lesson on giving last month when they participated in an annual turkey race.

At the 10th annual Gould School Turkey Trot held Wednesday, Nov. 8, 287 students in grades four through six got to run a mile on the school athletic field and donate a frozen turkey or canned good.

“Every one of our students participated which is the great thing about it,” says Chris Checchetto, principal of Gould Ave. Elementary for the past 10 years.

“Every year, the event is held a few weeks prior to Thanksgiving to insure the donated goods reach all of the area food banks in advance of Thanksgiving,” he says. “Turkey Trot certainly has a nice ring to it and it really helps to kick off the spirit of the holiday season.”

This year, the school was able to donate close to 50 turkeys and more than 1,000 canned goods.

“In years past, we have donated up to 75 turkeys but this year the canned good amount far surpassed any year previous,” says Checchetto.

Held since he has been at the school, Checchetto says “The primary focus is service

learning - promoting the sense of helping and thinking about others during this time when we often have much to be thankful for ourselves.

“Through coordination of our elected student council, we ask each family to donate either a canned good or a frozen turkey,” he explains. “The student council members assist with the collection, organization and distribution of every single item. They also write letters of appreciation to each and every family that donated the item.”

The initiative also promotes exercise, in which students participate in the mile run by grade level around the athletic fields.

“This year was extra special as the West Essex High School Marching band came to the school to perform songs for each grade level as they were running,” says Checchetto. “It really provided extra motivation for students to strive for their personal bests.”

Students in each grade level were recognized for their speed in running the mile.

Winners included sixth graders Alex Esposito, Morgan Perini, Nicole Campolattaro, Lauren Hain and Hailey Cohen; fifth graders Colin Gavin and Lily Venezia; and fourth graders Alivia Lugo and Luca Tartara.

Community Center Offers Mini Camps During Break

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eep busy over holiday break at Camp Caldwell planned for Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 29, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Programming for children ages 4 to 12 will be offered when schools are closed. A typical day at mini-camp includes: swimming, indoor and outdoor activities, and arts and crafts.

The cost of mini-camp is $55 per day for members and $85 per day for non-members.

All mini-camps require a minimum of 10 campers to run.

Register cutoff date is Dec. 19.

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The Gould School Student Council loads the truck with canned goods and turkeys.

The event “places some added value on the importance of physical fitness and well-being as students quickly realize running the mile is not as easy as they think,” says Checchetto.

But when it comes to providing service, all students were winners.

The most valuable lesson learned by the students from the turkey trot is “the value of service to others which is at the forefront of all of our student council initiatives,” says Chec-

chetto.

“I love seeing how our community always is willing to support community service initiatives,” he says. “It really is an amazing town and school system. To have West Essex High School to come out as well with their band was just awesome.

Also, you get to see students really push themselves and support and cheer on their classmates as they finish the mile as well.”

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and the presents underneath will be waiting as if the Edison children Madeleine, Theodore and Charles will soon come running down the stairs from their rooms.”

The holiday tours will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.; the site will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 24. Spring tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will begin again on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Visitors to the estate must purchase car passes and tour tickets at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center. Admission is $10, and includes the Glenmont Estate and the Labora-

tory Complex, as well as the surrounding estate grounds.

Children under age 16 are free, as are seniors with valid senior passes.

Sloat-Olsen points out that Llewellyn Park is a private residential community – necessitating the car passes in order to get to the Edison residence.

“The tickets sell out quickly due to limited space, so it’s advisable for visitors to come fairly early,” Sloat-Olsen says.

The Visitor Center of the Park is located at 211 Main Street in West Orange. For more information or directions, call 973-736-0550, ext.

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oseland will be brighter on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:15 p.m., with the Menora Lighting Celebration at Borough Hall. Festivities will include blessings, remarks and holiday songs with Rabbi

Kasowitz. At 6:30 p.m., the Menora Lighting will take place, rain or shine, with Mayor John Duthie and the Roseland Council. A reception with refreshments will follow.

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Birds, Yoga, Gardening, Hiking On Tap At Essex Environmental Center

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variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland during the month of December that will teach children and adults about nature and help them gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the environment.

“Our Environmental Center has become the premiere location for environmental education and nature appreciation,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. “With the help of our partner groups, our dynamic schedule of events and activities will captivate all ages. Walk in our woods, discover habitats, get pointers on gardening, learn about nature photography and much more. It’s all about nature and it’s all at our environmental center.”

Advance registration, payment and minimum number of participants required for most classes. For information, call 973228-8776.

“Little Explorers Winter Nature Program” is for children ages 2 to 4 years. This child-caregiver class uses stories, walks and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation for science and nature for the child as well as the caregiver. Each week,

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“Tuesday Afternoon Yoga and Myofascial Unwinding” is for adults. It will be held on Dec. 12, Dec. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the Roseland center. The focus of this class is on the many benefits of long-held, seated yoga poses paired with free movements to unwind the body from its long-held patterns.

Participants will lengthen tissues that connect, wrap and interweave muscles and experience the freedom of body-guided movement. This helps to increase range of motion and free up areas of limitation.

All levels welcome. Dress comfortably and bring own mat. The cost is $10 per class.

Advance registration is required.

“Chair Yoga” is for adults. It will be held Dec. 14, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Roseland center. Whether new to yoga, are an older adult, or know and love yoga but can no longer get up and down from the floor easily, try chair yoga. All poses are done seated or standing next to a chair.

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“Friday Morning Yoga” is also for adults.

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journey into the frozen swamp to search for winter visitors and lingering fall migrants that call the heart of western Essex County home. Meet at the West Caldwell Stop & Shop.

The group will meet at Stop & Shop in West Caldwell. The cost is $6 for NJA members and $8 for non-members. Call the

Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary at 908-396-6386 to register.

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“Bird Club,” for children ages 5 through 10, will meet Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in the environmental center. Participants will explore the wooded wetland and see what birds live near the environmental center. They will use binoculars, field guides, and a keen sense of observation to discover and identify all sorts

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athering around the hearth this holiday season? While you may be taking time off from work and school to celebrate, don’t take a vacation from practicing basic safety guidelines. Stay safe with the following tips.

Safety Devices Before using your fireplace or lighting candles, check all of your home’s life-saving safety devices, including carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for functionality, and to ensure batteries are still working. You should do this periodically, but especially around a time of year with additional fire risks.

Fireplaces A cozy, charming fire is the perfect place to gather during the holidays. Heatilator, a leader in fireplace safety and the number one fireplace brand used by homebuilders, offers these tips: • Many holiday items and materials are combustible, so place all gifts, trees, and holiday décor a safe distance from the fire-

place • Conduct annual maintenance on your fireplace, chimney and associated elements.

• Outfit your gas fireplace with a safety screens to prevent burns.

• Always monitor children and pets near a lit fireplace or one that was recently turned off. While safety screens are meant to protect against contact with hot glass, remember that the metal can also heat up, and your heating equipment -- fireplaces, stoves, inserts and their surrounding material -- will remain hot for some time after use.

• For more fireplace safety tips, information about safety screens -- including retrofit screens for your gas fireplace -- and help finding your local dealer for annual maintenance, visit Heatilator.com.

Candles Candles add warmth and splendor to holiday decor, but they come with certain risks. Place these burning beauties in safe locations away from fabrics, trees and oth-

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er flammable objects. Only burn candles in occupied rooms. If you have children or pets, candle warmers make for a safer alternative that can offer you peace of mind.

For a happy holiday, take these steps to prioritize safety. (StatePoint)

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Think Like A Designer To Update Your Home Like A Pro

nspiration is everywhere. From a field of yellow sunflowers to unique geometric patterns in the tile of a train station, the littlest things can spark the innovation behind some of the world’s most iconic products and designs.

Over half of Americans (51 percent) say the inspiration for creating a product is important to them when purchasing an item for their home, according to a recent survey from Moen conducted online by Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults.

When updating your own home’s décor, you can garner inspiration by discovering the creative influences of professional designers.

Go Inside the Minds of the Pros Designers find inspiration just about everywhere.

Pebbles in a stream sparkling in the sunlight have inspired smartphone interfaces, while talking computers on “Star Trek” have contributed to the creation of voice-controlled speakers.

Sometimes designers are inspired by consumers themselves. For

example, at Moen, a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath fixtures, innovation is driven by what homeowners say they want and how they

interact with products. When determining the sensor placement for new MotionSense Wave touchless faucets, their design team was inspired by the way hands move around the kitchen sink. The fixtures feature a single-sensor hands-free activation on the base’s left side, allowing users to turn the faucet on and off with the wave of a hand. “We also draw creativity from furniture, tools, architecture, music and museums,” says Steven Ward, Moen’s director of global design.

Seek Your Source of Ideas Next time you’re updating your bath or restyling your kitchen, act like a professional by venturing outside the box to get your creative juices flowing, whether it’s turning to a favor-

ite song or a piece of artwork. For example, 16 percent of Americans who have done a home design project look to the outdoors for inspiration when planning home design projects, while 15 percent look to architecture. Maybe you’re struck by the colors of the sunset in your family’s summer beach vacation photos or the amazing brick pattern you saw wandering through a historic neighborhood. Consider what colors and patterns grab you and evoke the feeling you want to have within your space.

And once you find them, snap a photo and reference it as you’re designing.

Curate Inspiration Been a while since you took a vacation? Don’t live in an architecturally awe-inspiring locale? Social media

is a great proxy. In fact, of Americans who have done a home design project, 33 percent look to social media for inspiration. Just like the pros, create a design plan for your space, but make it easy by using a site like Pinterest. Create boards for color combinations, materials and textures that attract your eye, so you can define your ideal look.

Many Pins are shoppable, making it simple to purchase your perfect home décor products with just a click.

While making design decisions, don’t worry about being “on-trend.” If you stay focused on what styles speak to you personally -- as well as the functionality your room needs to support -you’ll create a space that feels uniquely yours. (StatePoint)

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Picking Perfect Holiday Presents

ift-giving season is a time that’s special for many families and friends, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show the loved ones in your life just how much you appreciate them.

However, it isn’t always easy to pick out the perfect present, especially with so many options available. When you’re stuck in a gifting rut, turn to the professionals, like those at Macy’s, to help you choose just the right gifts for everyone on your list.

“The holidays are a celebratory time when loved ones can come together and show how much they appreciate having each other in their lives,” said Cassandra Jones, senior vice president of Macy’s Fashion. “I truly believe that the perfect gift can bring people together. To enhance that experience for our customers, we’ve created an unparalleled assortment of gift-giving items, from tech to beauty, so that each present is the perfect one.”

Find more gift ideas for the holiday season at macys.com/gifts.

For Her If you’re struggling to find just the right idea for the lady on your list, don’t take a chance on any random beauty product.

Instead, give the beauty lover in your life the gift of options with a Macy’s Beauty Box subscription. For $15 a month, she’ll receive five deluxe beauty samples selected by experts, plus a bonus sample and a $5 coupon to use in-store or online on her next beauty purchase.

For Kids Interactive technology helps get kids off the couch and provides them nearly endless entertainment. Give the children on your gift list the opportunity to dance their way to fun with a piano mat from FAO Schwarz. The 24 keys work just like a real piano, which allows for playing the included selections or creating your own works of musical art. Included with the mat are selections such as Beethoven’s “5th Symphony,” “Chopsticks,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and more.

For Him Help him revamp his style in one easy step with a Sprezza Box, which makes it simple to add something new and coordinated to his wardrobe. Available in four distinct boxes curated by experts, each contains five items, including accessories such as ties, pocket squares, socks, sunglasses, wallets and money clips. Each box evokes a specific look and feel. Just pick

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For Entertaining Searching for a gift for the natural entertainer in your life can be difficult if common items like wine glasses and electric bottle openers are already accounted for.

An option like a bar cart from Hotel Collection can help make entertaining a breeze for that person on your list who enjoys

hosting. With three shelves and wheels for easy transportation, it’s ideal for extravagant parties, small get-togethers or anything in-between.

For the Kitchen Gourmet gift baskets from Di Bruno Bros. are sure to make an impression for home chefs who might need a little inspiration. Choose a curated basket filled with a wide variety of specialty foods and products hand-selected for top quality. Themes include options like this “Sriracha Foodie,” which comes packed with snacks, toppings and sauces infused with fiery Asian chili flavor in sweet jerky, pickles, gourmet salt, tortilla chips, horseradish sauce, mayonnaise, peachy jam and classic sriracha.

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Square Dance Club Celebrates 50 Years In Caldwell

ross Trail Squares is celebrating its 50th year of dancing in 2018, and welcomes its members, dancers from throughout the U.S., and visitors to its dances, held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month throughout the school year at the Grover Cleveland Middle School in Caldwell.

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and keeping memory sharp in senior years.

Associated with the American cowboy in the 20th century, it is the official state dance of 19 states including New Jersey.

Square dancing is enjoyed by people of all ages around the world. In most American forms of square dance, the dancers are prompted or cued through a sequence of steps by a live caller to the beat of music

ranging from Adele to ABBA. In modern Western square dancing, the dancers learn basic movements, each with its own distinctive call, but do not know in what order they will be called.

It’s a great hobby, especially for empty nesters. Many converts enjoy traveling to festivals and weekends throughout the United States, according to Alice De Lancey, current club president.

“It draws dancers from all walks of life who enjoy the welcoming environment and opportunity to leave their stress at the door,’’ she said.

“Clubs offer various options to learn the calls and Cross Trail Squares has changed with the times by offering a condensed one-day program to interested individuals.’’

For more information, visit www.crosstrailsquares.org.

Easy Ways To Stay Healthy Through The Holidays

etween all those holiday festivities and extra seasonal chores, it can be difficult to always stay on top of your health. Here are some easy ways to prioritize wellness this time of year.

Make Mornings Count Evenings are especially busy around this time of year, so taking control of your mornings can be key. But, on dark winter mornings, the hardest part about working out can sometimes be just getting out of bed. Stay accountable by making workout plans with friends. Get your yoga-loving coworker to commit to a weekly class with you, or start a holiday steps competition at work to motivate yourself to move more.

Try Out Tech New, innovative technologies can inspire you to take charge of your health.

Wearable fitness trackers have been around for a while, but home DNA tests, like Orig3n’s Fitness test, can help you optimize workouts by providing insights into your genes. Discover whether you have the genes that need an extra rest day, or whether you’re better at high-intensity workouts or endurance exercises. Then, adjust your routine accordingly. If you’re looking to eat more healthfully, the Orig3n Nutrition test analyzes your hunger and weight genes so you can learn about how your body processes fats (good to know for Christmas cookie portion control) and if you’re predisposed to any food sensitivities. Ask for one for the holidays or gift a DNA test for your White Elephant swap.

Strike a Balance Exercise accounts for only about 25 percent of weight loss, while healthy eating accounts for 75 percent. Indulge yourself

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this holiday season, but also make smart choices. Go for the apple pie and eggnog, but pair them with healthier choices earlier in the day. Enjoy the shrimp cocktail instead of the cheese and crackers, or have a light breakfast of yogurt before the holiday feast. It’s all about balance. Instead of reaching for all the sweets and comfort foods in front of you, think about what you’d really like to eat. Choose wisely and mindfully.

Focus on Fun, Not Food Don’t overthink it! It’s the holiday season and you’re supposed to be enjoying yourself. If you spend your time at parties counting calories instead of counting down to the New Year, you’ll miss out on the most important part of the season --

time spent with loved ones. What’s more, you may find yourself overindulging later if you’re too restrictive. Instead, focus on the people in your life and the memories you’re making.

Get Rest The most wonderful time of the year can be the most stressful when you have parties to plan, gifts to buy and financial obligations. A University of Chicago study found that people overeat on snacks -sometimes hundreds of additional calories -- when they aren’t getting enough sleep.

Take a breather, and when you can, get yourself to bed early.

Start the new year right. Have fun this holiday season, without neglecting your health.

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How To Find The Right Home Mortgage So You Don’t Overpay

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mple bedrooms and bathrooms? Check. A roomy kitchen? Check.

A nice-sized backyard, storage space in the attic and just the right amount of curb appeal?

Check, check and check.

Once you’ve found your perfect home, the next step is finding the right mortgage -- which can sometimes feel like you’re competing in a contact sport, being blindsided by confusing requests or financial surprises as you go through the application process.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 63.7 percent of Americans own their home.

But getting there wasn’t necessarily easy. A 2017 NerdWallet survey reports that 42 percent of homeowners felt the home-buying process was stressful, a third said it was complicated, and 21 percent found it intimidating.

To help make you a mortgage all-star, Ally Home has created “The Mortgage Playbook,” a free, easy-to-read resource. Authored by members of the Ally Home Team, a dedicated group of loan experts, the “Playbook” features four sections that cover the entire field -- from a getting-started

game plan to approval and closing on a mortgage. It also breaks down confusing financial terms, helping applicants avoid pain during the home buying process.

To help you prepare for your mortgage game day, here are three top tips from the experts at Ally: • Maximize your financial fitness. There are five steps consumers should take to improve their “financial fitness” before applying for a mortgage. These include demonstrating stable employment, managing debt, paying down credit accounts, accumulating assets like savings or retirement accounts to boost credit histories, and reviewing (and correcting, if necessary) your credit reports.

• Know your numbers. Borrowers can take advantage of free online tools, such as the Affordability Calculator available at Ally.com, to determine how much house they can afford. Using two pieces of data -- monthly income and monthly debt -- a borrower can quickly calculate their debt-to-income ratio. In most instances, this ratio should not exceed 43 percent, meaning

me du ho tra ne tra rel ble tem Kw Lo (c) Monkey Business/stock.Adobe.com your monthly mortgage payment and other debt obligations (car loan, school loan, credit card payments) should not comprise more than 43 percent of your gross monthly income.

• Know what type of mortgage is best for you. One of the biggest decisions borrowers make is whether to get a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage. When interest rates are low, a fixed-rate mortgage may be the better option. But if interest rates are higher, an adjustable rate mortgage could make sense because its lower initial rate means lower monthly payments for a spe-

cific time period (usually five, seven or 10 years) before the rate could change.

For more valuable tips, visit ally.com/docs/bank/ally-home-playbook to download the complete “Mortgage Playbook.” This free resource was created by Ally Home, whose mortgage products are offered by Ally Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

Just like you wouldn’t hit the field without training and preparation, don’t head into the home buying process without the right knowledge.

Leverage free resources that can help you be prepared.

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Self-Empowerment Workshops For Women Being Offered

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eaching Into Self-Empowerment (RISE) Workshops are being offered to women at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women, Livingston, on Tuesdays in January from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

These single-session workshops will provide women experiencing life transitions with education and skills to reach their goals and eliminate unnecessary self-defeating thoughts.

Positive Self-Affirmations on Jan. 9 enables participants

to identify positive traits to become their own cheerleader; Goal Getting on Jan. 16 helps participants set goals and make positive changes in their lives; Transforming Fear on Jan. 23 explains how to use fears in a healthy way to reach full potential, and You First on Jan. 30 will help participants learn how to improve the quality of their life and put themselves at the top of the list, eliminating and identifying unnecessary drains on energy.

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Did You Know?

hinoviruses are associated with the common cold. However, these viruses also may be the culprit behind sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections, and other illnesses. Rhinoviruses are easily spread between people through personal contact and

through airborne transmission. Rhinoviruses also may be present on door handles, tables, toys, and other surfaces. Hand-washing diligently remains the best way to prevent the spread of rhinoviruses and other viruses.

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Celebrating The Holidays As A Blended Family

motions run deep come the holiday season. Holiday planning can be hectic, especially for blended families.

Today’s families are increasingly blended, meaning they’re a combination of families due to divorce or death. Even though the holidays are meant to be joyous, navigating traditions and accommodating the unique needs of all involved — including cultural traditions, visitation schedules, rituals, and religious beliefs — can be challenging. But blended families need not fret as they attempt to negotiate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or New Years.

Logistics The first step to holiday planning is to keep in mind predetermined custody or visitation agreements. Although there can be hope for holiday flexibility and generosity, try to stick as close to existing arrangements as possible. Some families choose to divvy up particular holidays throughout the year in advance. Others may do it as plans get arranged. As long as the arrangement is fair to everyone, the choice is up to the families. The plans should be made known to all involved.

Discuss expectations

The Stepfamily Association of America says that communication during the holiday season is vital, especially for children so they know what to expect. Writing down specific itineraries can help alleviate the stress of not knowing where they will be at a given time.

All members of the family should vocalize how they feel about particular aspects of the holidays so that no one is disgruntled.

Do not expect others to be mind readers.

Perhaps one person is focusing a significant amount of energy on trimming the tree when that isn’t as important to others.

Discussing expectations can make planning that much easier.

Create new traditions The holidays without everyone under the same roof enjoying traditions that have been part of celebrations for years can contribute to feelings of anxiety for people accustomed to these annual traditions. Draw the focus away from how things used to be done and create new traditions that all can anticipate. Host a holiday movie night if this isn’t the year to have the kids for Christmas.

An annual outing to see a concert or show might be a new tradition the entire blended

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family can enjoy.

Don’t expect perfection Putting too much emphasis on trying to make the holidays perfect can backfire.

Blended families must recognize that holiday celebrations will change. It can take time to find a new celebratory rhythm, and comparisons always will be made. It’s acceptable to have mixed feelings about new traditions, but each member should go into the season with a positive attitude.

Blended families may face additional challenges during the holidays. Working together, such families can restore joy to the season and create new traditions.

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Keep Safe This Holiday Season And Avoid Medical Mishaps

he holiday season might not be the most hazardous time of the year, but there is an uptick in safety concerns during this season of festivity and fun.

Components of the holiday season such as decorating, shopping, celebrating, and traveling, carry some risk. The National Fire Protection Association says 30 percent of all home fires occur during the months of December, January and February. Christmas trees and decorative holiday lighting displays contribute to the uptick in fires and other accidents between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. But fire is not the only concern during the holiday season. Revelers who celebrate a bit too much can pose a threat, as can road weary travelers or overnight guests who unknowingly put loved ones in harm’s way during their stays.

Thankfully, many accidents that occur during the holiday season are avoidable if holiday celebrants focus on safe ways to celebrate.

• Choking: All of that entertaining and partying means more food is consumed.

To keep up with the hustle and bustle of

the season, many people must eat on the go. The National Safety Council says nearly 3,000 people in the United States die each year from choking. Taking small bites and chewing completely, while also avoiding talking while chewing, can help. Children should be kept away from small decorations, as even pine needles can be a choking hazard.

• Toxic plants: Some plants, including mistletoe and holly, can be toxic to pets and young children whose smaller bodies may be more vulnerable than adults’.

When decorating, consider decorating with artificial plants instead of live, potentially poisonous plants.

• Alcohol-related incidents: Holiday fun frequently involves alcoholic beverages. Law enforcement officials point out that the rate of driving while intoxicated tends to increase during the holidays. Implementing strict “designated driver” rules and making contact information for taxi or ridesharing services readily available to holiday guests can prevent tragedies.

• Medicine mishaps: Relatives visiting for Christmas may bring their prescription

medications along when staying overnight.

Curious children may encounter the drugs and think they’re candy, so encourage guests to place their medications in childproof bottles or containers.

Staying safe during the holidays involves diligence and keeping an eye out for potential dangers.

New Practice In Livingston Opens Eyes To Personalized, Friendly Care

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By Cheryl Conway t Blink Vision Care in Livingston, clients can see for themselves the spectrum of comprehensive optometry services, eyewear selections and personalized care that is provided.

A resident of West Orange for the past 20 years, Dr. Judy Tsai opened her own eye care practice in Livingston this past April.

Before that she practiced as a doctor of optometry for five years at Vision Works in Totowa.

Being close to home in a familiar area led Tsai to open her own practice in Livingston.

“It’s a great community; very family oriented,” says Tsai, who has been practicing since 2011.

She wanted her own practice because “I wanted to create a better environment for my patients,” she says, one that is “more attentive” and that provides “more personalized eye care to patients who come here. It’s a small friendly environment.”

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Tsai said she always had her eye on working in the healthcare field and decided on optometry after shadowing different doctors such as a pediatrician and dentist.

Having worn glasses and contacts since the fourth grade after diagnosed with being near-sighted, Tsai explains her connection to wanting “to help people see better and treat eye conditions.” In 2006, she had refractive Lasik surgery.

Tsai says, “I feel the eyes attracted me more. We only have two eyes. The eyes are the windows to our souls. I like to see how I can correct patients’ vision problems.”

Whether far, up close or fine print, Tsai says she likes to give them their best options regarding glasses or contacts. She also enjoys helping them pick their eyewear and help treat any eye issues.

It’s “very rewarding,” says Tsai. “Vision is very critical in beginning of our stage and throughout our lifetime. You need your eyes to do your daily activities.”

Tsai received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University in New-

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