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West Orange Welcomes New Fire Chief

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By Stefanie Sears ayor Robert Parisi recently appointed NJ Civil Service Commission certified Anthony Vecchio as the West Orange Fire Department’s newest fire chief on November 9.

Vecchio is formerly the department’s deputy chief, so with this new position comes new responsibility.

“As a deputy chief, I had served in the capacity as administrative officer which prepared me well for the ‘office’ part of the fire chief job,” says Vecchio. “As fire chief, it is my charge to oversee our three primary divisions, fire administration, fire operations and fire prevention. My oversight includes, but is not limited to budget preparation, staffing and human resources management, fire code enforcement, fleet and equipment management, training, regulatory matters, development and maintenance of department policies and procedures, community relations, coordination of fire and EMS operations.”

Vecchio did not always foresee himself as a firefighter. He spent a good portion of his life running a small family business in town distributing product fundraising

programs and promotional marketing products. But his parents always instilled the importance of civic responsibility into him and his sisters. This led to a handful of community experiences for Vecchio, such as volunteer activities for organizations American Cancer Society and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

He is also an active member of the Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO National, sat on the West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustments, was an executive board member for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and coached both youth soccer and Little League baseball.

His calling was imminent.

“When a friend of mine suggested I test to become a firefighter at a time in my life when I needed a change, I got the support and encouragement from my wife and children and I took on the challenge,” he said. “I soon came to believe what had been conveyed to me from that friend. If you put your heart into it, this is the most rewarding job you’ll ever find.”

Vecchio graduated from West Orange High School in 1984. From there, he earned his bachelor’s in communications from the

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Events are open to teens in grades 6 through 12. Teen Open Mic Nights take place on the second Wednesday every month. Participants sing, play an instrument, rhyme, read, tell jokes or perform using a new public address system or simply support their friends. It is open to those in grades 6 to 12.

Teen Game Night takes place on the third Wednesday of every month. Teens are invited to hang out and play a

tabletop game, bring a DS, or come play against other West Orange teens on the big screen Wii-U. Teen Talk is a new monthly club that takes place every Wednesday at 4 p.m. where teens can come together in solidarity. Each month will introduce a different topic related to current issues, topics or areas of teen concern chosen by the Teen Advisory Board. The most important part is that this will be a safe space for teens to share their thoughts and be free to be whoever they are.

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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.

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a different nature or science topic is covered. The cost is $9 per child/per class.

Classes are held in the Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland.

“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.

Breath guides students through the class, which will end with a relaxing meditation.

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“Thursday Evening Yoga” is for adults. It will be held Dec. 14, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28.

This “all levels” yoga series will focus on alignment, flow and warmth followed by a restorative pose to unwind the body and mind for bed. All levels are welcome. The cost is $10 per class. No refunds for missed classes. Advance registration and monthly payment are required.

“Friday Morning Yoga” is also for adults.

It will be held on Fridays, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m. This class will explore the many joys of yoga. Breathing synchronized with movement will warm the body and relax the mind. All levels are welcome. Participate weekly or for just one class. Dress comfortably and bring own mat. The cost is $10 per class.

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Check Out Stitch And Yarn Club At Library

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he West Orange Public Library offers a Stitch & Yarn Club twice a month.

The next session is set for Fridays, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the library’s meeting room.

Whether it’s a project in the works or wanting to learn a new stitch, check out this club to crochet, knit and sew. All ages welcome. Bring yarn and needle.

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Given that danger aspect of firefighting, fear is perhaps something to overcome in this field. However, this is not a problem for Vecchio.

“Thankfully I am not claustrophobic nor do I have a fear of heights so there was not a problem there,” says Vecchio.

“My greatest fear was feeling unsure about the many facets of this career and that was the reason I opted to go back to school and take as many classes as I could related for fire science. I am still a proponent of continual training and education.”

In addition to his fire chief position, he also serves as deputy coordinator for the West Orange Office of Emergency Management.

As for a career story, Vecchio has the following words to share: “In our business we have highs and lows. We usually see people when they are not at their best and in need of help and that can be both taxing and rewarding at the same time. At the end of a shift, knowing that you were able to mitigate an emergency situation or comfort a resident in their time of need is what makes the job satisfying.”

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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.”

Services at Blink Vision Care include eye exams to families, contact lens evaluation, specialty contact lens evaluation for myopia control, Diabetic eye exam, cataracts, macular

degeneration, Glaucoma evaluations, red eye, conjunctivitis, allergies, dry eyes, removal of foreign bodies of the eye and eye injury.

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-

ark; and earned her doctor of optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Mass. Her focus has been on primary eye care for patients 6 years of age and older, contact lenses, and ocular diseases.

Her customers at Blink Vision care will be treated with the latest ophthalmic instruments, get to choose from a collection of eyewear and fashionable glasses and can take advantage of the current special: 20 percent off a complete pair of glasses including lenses and frames; cannot be combined with insurance benefits. The special runs through Dec. 31.

“We have funky color collections people try on,” says Tsai, and different styles such as cat-eye style, leopard print colors and frames as well as bright color frames.

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Thomas Edison’s West Orange Home Open For Holiday Tours 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 interest in cars – was added to the house.

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able 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

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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.

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ings, 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; starting 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.

According to a press release by the park, “in the den, the majestic 10-foot tree will be lit 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 Laboratory 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 973736-0550, ext. 11 or visit www.nps.gov/ edis.

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illions of people resolve to get healthier by dieting and exercising more frequently at the start of each new year. According to data from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, 12 percent of new gym memberships are opened in January. The second week of January is one of the busiest times of year in the fitness industry. But many people who decide to exercise more at the dawn of a new year quickly lose that resolve. New Year’s resolutions to diet may wane as well. In 2013, a UK food company found that of those who diet regularly, two out of five quit within the first seven days, one out of five last a month, and only 20 percent make it to the three-month mark.

To make healthy resolutions last longer, people should recognize that results do not happen overnight and should not be discouraged by slow progress. In addition, diet and exercise is not a fast fix, but rather a lifestyle change. With consistent calorie control and exercise, people may see a gradual reduction in weight and other improvements to their overall health. Some may find it most effective to work with a nutritionist and a gym trainer.

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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.

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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.

Registration is required and programs are open to all women in the community.

The fee is $15 per workshop, $30 for three or $40 for all. Reduced fees and waivers are available.

To register, or for additional information, call the NCJW/Essex Center for Women at 973-994-4994 or visit centerforwomenNJ.org.

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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.

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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.

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accounts for 75 percent. Indulge yourself 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

“Horticulture for Seniors” will be held Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. in Garibaldi Hall, Roseland. Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County for this horticulture class especially designed for senior citizens. The

topic for December is Holiday Decorating with Live Greens.

Meet in Garibaldi Hall. This is a free program. Advance registration is required one week prior to program. For information, call Helen at 973-7310717 or the Master Gardner Helpline at 973-228-2210.

“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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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.

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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.

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hile the holidays might be the most wonderful time of the year for children, the gifting season can quickly spiral out of control for unprepared shoppers.

These four tips can help you conquer holiday gifting like a pro: Get organized. The secret to conquering the holiday season is having a plan. Take 10-15 minutes to update your calendar with all your holiday parties, family engagements, secret Santa exchanges or any other gifting commitments.

Make sure to include dates, locations, times and even specifics, like themes, if they’re available. If you have multiple holiday events, you might even color-coordinate your planner for an easy visual reminder. Sync your events across all smart devices for an easy glance at the touch of a button.

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4 Ways To Survive Holiday Gifting gifts a child wants in this digital age can be tricky. Some classics like brick toys are still a hit with kids of all ages. Studies show that 60 percent of children love playing with brick toys and more than half of parents love that their kids do, according to Mattel Global Consumer Insights. Try product lines like Mega Construx and Mega Bloks, which combine the fun of brick toys with popular franchises to create exciting products for kids. Find more holiday gift ideas at shop.mattel.com.

Wrap gifts early. Now that you have your plan in place, save time by purchasing all the gifts you will need for the holidays and wrapping them at one time. Prevent the stress of a last-minute gift wrap run by pre-wrapping gifts and simply labeling them with removable sticky notes.

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er and turning it into a “gifting closet.” Insert dividers to separate the gifts by age range and set aside your treasure trove in an easy-to-reach storage area.

You can even use this closet year-round for birthdays and other gifting events. On the day of the party, simply open your gifting closet, grab a gift for the right age and head out the door.

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Fireplace Safety Tips For This Holiday Season And Beyond

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.

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locations away from fabrics, trees and other 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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