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Nourish The Soul By Joining Pompton Poets At Pompton Lakes Library

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By Dawn M Chiossi oets, readers, and listeners are all invited to investigate the Pompton Lakes Poet group entitled Pompton Poets from the Pompton Lakes Library.

A love of words appeals to so many, and there are just as many ways to express them.

Some people choose to envelop themselves in the world of stories or novels, some convey them though music, and still with others, it’s poetry that calls to them.

But whichever way appeals, folks are invited to come enjoy the next meetings of the Pompton Lakes Library’s Poet Group to share their talents.

Meetings will be held monthly with the next one slated for Dec. 27.

The Pompton Poets are always looking for new members to share their love of poetry,

those who wish to set it to music, or just those who want to explore their creative side. This program is open to all.

In today’s ultra-modern, scientific world, there is a need to feed the often-neglected creative soul with poetry, beauty, art and music.

Pompton Poets has been meeting at the Pompton Lakes Library since June 2014. The number of participants varies, but generally there’s always a small core group of five or six people.

“They really seem to be enjoying it,” asserts Pompton Lakes Library Director Michael Drazek.

Sometimes it’s difficult to get up in front of others and share something created by people’s own efforts and talents, but this enjoyable program is a way to get everyone inspired to get up and read

their own pieces with no pressure.

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By Cheryl Conway ompton Lakes is a lot cleaner thanks to dedicated volunteers who braved the chill Saturday morning, Nov. 18, to participate in the Town-Wide River Cleanup & Trail Maintenance event.

Sponsored by the Pompton Lakes Environmental Committee for the past 14 years, this year’s cleanup was originally planned for Oct. 29 but got cancelled after the weather brought rain and wind.

About 45 residents and students, ages 8 to 65, gathered at the Joe Grill Field Complex parking lot off of Willow Ave. between 10 a.m. to noon to clean up the area and reestablish some trail blaze signs.

Mayor Michael Serra and Councilmember Frank Jaconetta and Erik DeLine joined in at the cleanup.

“No one was afraid of getting dirty that morning,” says Maria Kent, chair of the Pompton Lakes Environmental Protection Committee. “The Pompton Lakes High School Environmental Club and their teachers Mr. John Turano and Ms. Kim Tanella, local Cub and Boy Scout Troops, and interested residents from the borough,

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scoured the open space flood plains, parks, and recreational areas throughout the borough and collected and properly removed over 40 bags of trash recyclables, cans and bottles, plastic debris, construction debris, bricks, concrete blocks, and an old soggy couch found dumped in the river.”

On the following Monday, the Pompton Lakes DPW disposed of the contents.

“We also uncovered a few silted-in catch basins and made them fully functional again and ready for rain,” says Kent who has coordinated the cleanup for the past 11 years.

About 15 volunteers also blazed the newly-created river-walking trails by painting the trail markings onto the trees, she adds.

After their work was done, the volunteers met and enjoyed pizza that was donated by Domino Pizza in Pompton Lakes.

All who attended received beautifully-designed T-shirts sponsored by the Pompton Lakes Business Improvement District (BID).

“A special thank you to PL Environmental Officer Ed Merrill, Flood Advisory Board Chairperson Lauren Venin, and continued on page 6

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Councilwoman Terri Reicher, who worked very hard to make the event a huge success,” says Kent. “I want to thank all those volunteers who attended and worked very hard to keep our community clean and a place to enjoy the natural environment.”

Held once a year, the TownWide River Cleanup & Trail Maintenance event has been supported in the past by the Pompton Lakes Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and local donations. This year, the Pompton Lakes BID sponsored the design and purchase of the shirts for the volunteers.

Previously held in the spring, the event was moved to the fall for several reasons.

“There is usually less poison ivy, and a bit cooler for the volunteers,” says Kent. “Sometimes in the spring the rivers are swollen and the flood

plains are inaccessible.

“We allow people to clean up flood plain areas, open space areas, fields, storm drains, and in the river itself, with proper equipment and waders.”

Results from the annual pick up have been tremendous, enough to fill “one or two dumpsters, depending if we retrieve a lot of tires or not,” says Kent. “Since a lot of the debris is wet, the weight can be over 2,000 lbs. easily!

Tires, cans and bottles, bicycles, household items that may have been dumped, wood, pallets, toys, and sometimes TV’s electronics, and chairs...the list of “junk” is amazing.”

Previous years have brought anywhere between 20 to more than 100 volunteers, says Kent.

“All ages love the event,” she says. “It’s a long-time community-involvement program

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writing again to get that spirit back.”

Drazek tells that the program is brainchild of accomplished poet, musician and editor, George Pereny. “George came to me with the idea of a poetry group for the library, because he felt there was a ‘need for it.’”

The idea of the meetings came about because of one simple idea: To express creative passion, and share it with others.

The group is run very much in the way an informal poetry group would be run.

“People can either come and just listen, but are encour-

aged to read their own verse,” Drazek claims.

Drazek shares that the group hopes to expand to other pursuits for January, February and March.

“Hopefully we would like to have artwork there as well as poetry and music,” he remarks.

Pompton Poets is something that really strikes a chord with the people that attend, says Drazek.

“The ability of a library is a great one,” says Drazek. “When people find a passion for something [such as the poet’s group], it is our responsibility to see how we can help and provide a space for that.”

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Morris County Surgeon Seeks Kidney Donor To Save His Life

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By Dawn M Chiossi n the most ironic of twists, Dr. Marc Rubman, an orthopedic surgeon who has been helping patients for two decades, now needs a kidney transplant.

He is asking the public at large to become living kidney donors.

Disease can be insidious and unmerciful, and unfortunately no one is immune. Rubman’s kidneys failed in 2015, due to polycystic kidney disease, a condition that he inherited from his mother.

Rubman is searching for living donors, because sadly, his condition also afflicts his family as well, so they are unable to donate their own kidney to him.

With polycystic kidney disease, the kidneys start to grow cysts, unlike a normal kidney which is cyst free. The cysts then keep growing until they crowd out the normal kidney.

Unfortunately then, the kidneys will eventually stop working.

With this particular condition there is no cure. It is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure.

Originally getting involved in the medical profession because he wanted to help others, the irony of his situation is not lost on him. Instead of being bitter, Rubman chooses to see his condition as a blessing.

“This has really given me a perspective of what patients go though, what it’s like on the other side,” he says. “In a way, it has given me a real appreciation of what is important.”

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one compassionate act, organ donation can save a life.

By being a living donor, a person will see just how meaningful the gift of living donation is. It enriches both the donor and recipient.

Even though he has been struggling with this condition for several years, Rubman refuses to let his condition get him down.

“This is a disease that unfortunately is very common, more common than you realize,” Rubman says. “And it’s one that no one’s ever heard of. People are aware of Parkinson’s because of Michael J Fox, and they are aware of ALS because of the ice bucket challenge, but not PKD.” Rubman seeks to change that.

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to donating organs after death, but in donating a living organ such as a kidney, the results are immediate.

With a donation from a deceased donor, the wait can be up to an agonizing 10 years.

Rubman is candid with what he is facing and what he is asking of others.

“Living donation is an amazing thing,” he asserts. “Due to advances in medicine people can be helped so much more, now than in the past.” Realizing that people are leery about making such a commitment, he is empathetic. “The procedure now is less invasive than in the past, recovery time is relative-

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Recalling seeing what his mother endured when she was suffering with her own kidney disease, Rubman is astounded.

“The difference is crazy,” he says. “It’s phenomenal.”

But first people have to make the decision to donate. It can be as simple as filling out an application, getting a simple blood test and then getting screened.

Facing illness is a frightening experience, but with a wonderful treatment such as organ donation at the helm, folks can triumph. Recipients can go

from patients to survivors, and donors can go from strangers to heroes.

While waiting for a donor Rubman lives his life going to dialysis three times a week, for a total of 15 hours. Rubman still gives his time and energies to the world, works part time and enjoys being a husband, father, brother and family man.

“I am so grateful,” Rubman shares. “I have such great support from family and friends.

In a way I am so lucky; this is such a life-changing event and I’ve learned what’s important in life.”

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aring for pets is sometimes compared to raising children. Though the two are not exactly the same, there are similarities between raising a child and caring for a pet.

Like curious kids, fearless pets may not understand the potential hazards around them, and some of these dangers differ depending on the season.

Winter Cold weather and snow may make both pets and people less likely to venture outdoors. Dogs that use the yard to relieve themselves often cannot avoid the ice and snow. These conditions can put pets at risk.

As with humans, animals are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite. When the weather is cold, pets should not remain outdoors without shelter for

extended periods of time. The Humane Society of the United States advises that exposed skin on noses, ears and, paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage. Dogs and cats are safer and warmer indoors.

Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate pet paws. When the animal licks irritated paws, the chemicals can be transferred to the tongue and mouth. Rinse paws after dogs come in from walks or use protective booties to keep feet covered. Limit the amount of products you use to melt snow, opting for sand or cat litter for traction.

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their energy that has been stored. Compensate by giving pets a little more food and water in the winter.

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Spring Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal when pleasant weather has both people and pets eager to get outdoors again. However, certain springtime dangers may be lurking, and it takes an informed pet owner to keep animals safe.

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Weather-Related Pet Safety... cially susceptible to hot spells.

Keep pets indoors during the hottest hours of the day and provide plenty of water.

Chemicals used to maintain a swimming pool are dangerous to pets and people. They should be stored out of reach to prevent accidental contact or ingestion.

Some dogs and cats may be good swimmers, but that does not mean they should be left alone in swimming pools.

As you would a child, keep a watchful eye on pets when they’re in or around pools.

Warmer weather brings out the bugs, so keep pets up-todate with their immunizations.

Mosquitoes can spread diseases that can lead to heartworm and other conditions. Talk to a veterinarian about preventative measures to keep pets healthy.

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Products used in the yard such as pesticides, fertilizers, tools, and soil additives, may be harmful if ingested. Sharp tools can injure dogs or cats running around the yard. Keep pets out of garden beds when doing lawn and garden work.

As homeowners open windows and doors to let fresh air inside, they may not realize broken or torn screens can let indoor animals escape. Examine entry and exit points to make sure they are not easily penetrated, before leaving pets unattended. A lost pet can be struck by a vehicle or be exposed to yard hazards.

Summer Hot weather can be very hazardous as heat stroke and dehydration are potential summertime problems for pets. Old and young pets are less capable of regulating their body temperatures, making them espe-

year to spend some time outdoors with your pet. But you must be aware of your surroundings and practice safety.

Many animals spend the fall storing food or making accommodations for winter hibernation. Snakes may be out looking for burrows and can be in foul moods. A curious pooch can walk away with a bite if he or she comes up against a grumpy snake looking for a den.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center notes mushrooms may be growing in the fall. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to distinguish highly toxic mushrooms from nontoxic ones, so the best way to keep pets from ingesting poisonous mushrooms is to keep them away from areas where mushrooms are growing.

Some people may resort to rodenticides to keep mice and other small animals out of homes when they’re seeking

warmer places to nest. These products are highly toxic to pets and can result in death.

Sometimes eating a mouse that has consumed a rodenticide is enough to harm a pet. Pet owners that use these products must exercise extreme caution or find other methods to curtail rodent infestations.

No matter the season, pet owners must prioritize keeping their pets safe from seasonal hazards.

Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community.

The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-616-0400.

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

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with a safety screens to prevent burns.

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he next best thing to baking cookies for many home chefs is baking cookies with friends. Dust off your favorite recipes, create a festive playlist and fill your home with the tantalizing aroma of baked goodies for the ultimate Christmas cookie party.

Turn things up a notch and swap classic sugar cookies for these festive Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, Peppermint Truffle Cookies and Almond Gingerbread Cookies. Along with those tasty treats, don’t let your guests go thirsty. Add peppermint extract to a slow cooker hot chocolate so guests can sip and be merry throughout the party.

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8 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup sugar, divided 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract 2 cups flour 36 milk chocolate kiss-shaped candies, unwrapped

Heat oven to 350 F. In large, microwavable bowl, heat chocolate and butter on high 1-2 minutes, or until butter is melted. Let stand 10 minutes to cool slightly. Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg and peppermint extract. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until well mixed.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Press chocolate candy into center of each ball, forming dough around candy to enclose it. Roll in remaining sugar to coat. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.

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sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1 1/3 cups sliced almonds In large bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.

In separate large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla extract; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into thick, flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours, or as long as overnight.

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CCM’s Third President Inaugurated, Sets New Vision For College

By Cheryl Conway fter a year settling into his position as the third president at County College of Morris in Randolph, Dr. Anthony Iacono shares his vision for a promising future.

Iacono, 49, of Mt. Arlington, was inaugurated on Friday, Oct. 6, at CCM with more than 400 attendees. He replaces Dr. Edward J. Yaw who led CCM for 30 years since 1986.

With 20 years working in education, Iacono has the skill and passion to maintain CCM’s high quality standard while strengthening its offerings to be “among the most innovative schools in the nation,” he stated.

His goals are to continue to provide high quality education; remain contemporary; build an honors program with more active internships; and expand workforce development.

With currently 8,000 students enrolled, CCM offers 100 articulation agreements between colleges and universities, 45 associate degrees and more than 25 certificate programs.

“Its high quality with small classes,” says Iacono.

To remain contemporary, Iacono says “we are building a virtual campus,” offering

entire degrees online, advising and enrichment classes.

“We’ve had online classes for 15 years at least,” explains Iacono, but by reorganizing and including clubs, students can be “interacting for a holistic experience.”

Iacono also plans to expand CCM in the area of workforce development by providing more in engineering and manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, technology, and healthcare, he says.

He is hoping to build on workforce training to support employers and industries while providing more opportunities for students.

CCM is the only two year school in New Jersey to be designated by the Department of Homeland Security and NSA Designated National Center for Excellence in Cyber Security, notes Iacono.

“That’s a huge and fast growing field,” says Iacono. Students with their associate’s degree in technology are being offered a starting salary of $50K, he says.

Out of the 19 community colleges in NJ, CCM alumni have been ranked by payscale. com to receive the highest paid salaries with two-year degrees, says Iacono. Out of the 1,100 community colleges in the nation,

CCM is ranked in the top third for highest alumni salary.

Some graduates have gone on to become medical doctors, sheriffs, dentists, senior executives.

“You can absolutely go anywhere,” says Iacono. “Whether attorney, or engineer or hospitality, business, we are equally proud of every one of them.”

With growth comes challenge, and Iacono remains optimistic.

“We know our goals are to expand and serve the community,” he says. To maintain enrollment and funding, Iacono says they will continue to monitor the economy, tune in to legislation and keep up with a changing industry by providing employees updated training.

It’s “not really a challenge, it’s an opportunity,” says Iacono. One needs “to pay attention to what’s going on,” in politics, education and advancements and changes in “every industry.”

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gy, grant programs and communication are some of CCM’s strong attributes.

“We invest in a lot of ourselves,” says Iacono, by hiring the “best professors around.” Faculty is noted for their research and publishing. “They are very current in their field.”

As far as technology, Iacono says, “Technology is essential. We have to stay ahead of those curves. We continue to expand our technology.”

Staying on top of grant programs and having advisors in each department helps “to keep us current,” in how the industry is changing in areas such as engineering, health and culinary programs.

Communication is key. “We talk to the community” and school districts. “We look at what do our students want? What do they need today? It’s imperative to remember why we are all here- it’s the students.”

Working in a college setting, and in education, has been Iacono’s desired profession for the past two decades.

Before starting at CCM on Sept. 1, 2016, Iacono served as vice president of Academic Affairs at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, Fla. “I loved it, it was a great school,” Iacono

says about his 17 years at IRSC where he started out as a faculty member teaching history, then dean.

Originally from Connecticut, Iacono attended community college at IRSC before it became a four-year state college. Iacono received an associate’s in general studies from IRSC; went on to get a bachelor’s and master’s in American history from the University of Central Florida; followed by a doctorate in American history from Mississippi State University.

Iacono was contacted about the opening at CCM and decided to apply.

Selected by the hiring committee- made up of faculty, staff, administrators and students- the CCM Board of Trustees made the final decision and hired Iacono in Feb. 2016 for a three-year contract.

“I love what the County College of Morris is all about,” says Iacono. It “lets us focus on the first two years. I like the focus on freshman and sophomore years,” with the ability for a “seamless transfer and then big scholarships,” noting that CCM has great relationships with many four year institutions.

Unlike most community colleges that focus heavily on the sciences and technology, at CCM there is equal attention between STEM and the arts.

“We have great balance,” says Iacono.

Science, math, technology is critical, but with art- it “produces a well-rounded individual. CCM has really held its focus on that.” A year before he arrived, the college dedicated the Edward Yaw Music Technology Center.

“We really value the arts,” says Iacono.

“We emphasize it as one of our priorities.

When you have that balance, you are serving your community really well. That was a real standout out for me,” in accepting the CCM position.

“It was the opportunity to head up my own college,” Iacono adds, and return to the east coast with his wife, Debbie, with their four children, with two in college and two in middle school.

His new role invites him to take CCM to the next level.

“There are programs we don’t have today,” he says, such as artificial intelligence, robotics and expanded healthcare options.

CCM has “50 years of great success, great leadership, great students, great community.

“Education is about improving things for people. I never wanted to leave the college environment. It’s just a nice environment to be in every day.”

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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 handsfree 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 favorite 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.

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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.

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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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,

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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

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• 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 your monthly mortgage payment

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