Back in October 2003, when our family moved out of Manhattan to the Roxiticus Valley in Mendham, New Jersey, our realtor, Ann Tannen, recommended The Padded Wagon moving company to get the job done. We were consolidating two homes into one: our West Village loft and my four-bedroom bachelorette colonial in Somerset, New Jersey.
There’s a nice long happily-ever-after story that I’ll post here shortly, but I’m in the midst of unpacking some moving boxes… Last night, on a slippery slope of... Read Full Story
London and Maddie brought home the following Mendham Township Elementary School Principal Update in their backpack mail today, January 21, 2009: "Dear Parents and Guardians, In an effort to identify the very best leader for Mendham Township Elementary School, an extremely thorough process was conducted, which included interviews with administration and with a committee that was representative of the school community. Through these efforts, an outstanding educator and leader was identified... Read Full Story
The Mendham Township Recreation Commission invites students in 6th through 10th grade to sign up for the Ski & Snowboard Club and hit the slopes of Camelback (Tannersville, PA) on Sundays, January 11th & 25th, February 8th and 22nd. The cost for lift ticket and transportation is $240 if you register before November 30th or $255 after November 30th. Lessons are available for an additional fee of $20 each. Registration is limited, so sign up early, by mail or in person. Contact Jeanne... Read Full Story
I just hung up the phone with one of Maddie and London’s favorite people… Andrea Castiglione (aka “Mrs. C”) of Mendham Extended Day Program. We all met Mrs. C. back in February when Rex and I moved our investment banking practice into another firm and began commuting more regularly into New York City. As a mom, I was worried about the effects my early commute would have on 8-year-old London and 7-year-old Maddie. With Mrs. C’s expert care, I shouldn’t have worried… if you ask my girls... Read Full Story
Seems like everyone's got a wish this holiday season... London and Maddie have been writing letters to Santa, but this year they've been more conscious of other people's needs and situations. Just today, Rex and I went over to Mendham Township Elementary School for the holiday singalong and brought a second big bag of London and Maddie's contributions to the Interfaith Food Pantry (I posted about Maddie's Pop Tart contribution over on Roxiticus Desperate Housewives when the food drive first... Read Full Story
Our family just received an invitation from the Ralston Engine Company (Mendham Township Fire Department) to meet our neighbors and our volunteer firefighters at a pancake breakfast, coming up on Sunday, October 11th from 8am to 11am. As long as the weather is nice, we’ll be away at our beach house in Bay Head, NJ, celebrating my birthday over the long Columbus Day weekend. If you’re here in the Roxiticus Valley next weekend, I’d encourage you to head out for all you can eat pancakes... Read Full Story
Rex, London, Maddie and I are staying down at our beach house in Bay Head, New Jersey, until Sunday, but we will make it back in time for the last day of the Pastime Club Carnival and the Labor Day Parade in Mendham Borough.
The 2009 Labor Day Carnival starts tomorrow — Friday, September 4th — and continues through Labor Day Monday, September 7th. The carnival runs from 6pm to 10:30pm on Friday the 4th and 6pm to 10:30pm on Saturday the 5th. On Sunday, September 6th, games and races... Read Full Story
I can’t believe we’re coming up on the last day of school, but Rex and I have attended two year-end celebrations: Maddie’s Incredible Kid Day in the first grade, and London’s Beatnik Poetry Cafe in the second grade. Luckily, Roxy and the other Roxiticus Desperate Housewives have made our kids’ plans for summer camp 2009. In case you’re still figuring it out for your family, I’ll do my best to cover the camps my kids have tried, and the ones my friends recommend.
Mendham Township... Read Full Story
Checking in from the beach in Bay Head, New Jersey, at the start of a perfect weekend, I found the following note in the Roxy’s Best Of… Mailbag and wanted to share it with all of you:
Hi Roxy, I wanted to send you some info on the Newark Bears , who are currently vying for first place in the AAA division…they are on fire! The team tries to keep their events fun and affordable for the whole family – most nights offer a lot more than “just baseball.” Tickets are only $8 to begin with, and... Read Full Story
Experience a wide variety of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts at Chester’s 36th annual Fall Craft Show. The event returns to Chester, New Jersey, next weekend: Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th from 10:00am until 5:00pm, rain or shine. Chester’s Fall Craft Show was featured in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Top 200 Craft Shows and is one of the largest in New Jersey, showcasing over 250 unique exhibitors. Artists and craftspeople from... Read Full Story
