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Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. If you know about a great getaway, email jessica.mazzola@patch.com.How would you like a fabulous night on the town with the girls while raising money for BergenPac? That’s right—doing something good for you while doing something good for the community. Wednesday night SuburbanMomma is hosting “Momma’s Night Out” at the 201 Supper Club in Englewood, and let’s just say the buzz is already on. SuburbanMomma.com is the hot new go-to place that caters to all of Bergen County’s busy moms. They travel Bergen County negotiating outrageous deals at all the places we love or would love to try. Then they deliver the bargains directly to our inboxes. Now the ladies that…
Grab your girlfriends and slip on some fabulous shoes: It’s almost time for Project Ladybug’s annual Ladies Night Out. The May 23 event, titled “Wine, Women & Shoes,” raises money for the Project Ladybug Fund at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, a 501C3 nonprofit started by Dina Manzo, former cast member of Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey. The charity’s mission is to enrich the lives of children with life threatening conditions. “Our job is to keep the children’s spirits lifted while they’re in treatment,” Manzo told Patch. “Anything and everything we can do to keep a smile on their …
Don't have all day to spend at a spa? Instead, head to River Edge to check out Sole Revival Reflexology where you can choose from a 30 or 60 minute reflexology session that will soothe and invigorate. Reflexology focuses on applying healing touch to specific areas of the feet which affect the entire body. Additional treatments such as pedicures, paraffin wax and detox are also available. Since 2009, owner and operator Catherine Bello has been helping local woman rejuvenate their souls and soles. A licensed manicurist since 1982 and certified reflexology since 1990, Bello specializes in the…
Flirt Sushi Lounge of Allendale is a place for you to relax and enjoy a night out away from the children—and hopefully ignite the passion that lays dormant as you run around in “mom mode.” This lounge is the brainchild of Mahwah resident Marko Radisic, who launched the business in 2002 after years of eating sushi and realizing the atmosphere was never exactly as he hoped. “I always found that the area had very good sushi but lacked places that had any atmosphere," Marko said. "When I moved here, there was a big movement of young parents from big cities, feeling the same way. When my wife, …
By now you’re probably in need of a much deserved break. Indulge in this delicious and ultimate spa treatment at Araya Rebirth in Ridgewood. Now through the end of February, Araya Rebirth is offering a 45-minute Chocolate Cherry Foot Scrub. This foot massage will relax you and release tension, using a Chocolate Cherry Scrub to soften and soothe the senses. Acupressure is applied to the feet, reducing fatigue and improving physical balance to the entire body. Leave the spa smelling like a chocolate-covered cherry. But before you go, don’t forget to take advantage of the 15% Off Sothys Lift…
Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break . This week’s highlight National Margarita Day! I’m not sure you can consider National Margarita Day a “real” holiday. But nonetheless, there are plenty of people who will be delighted to have an excuse to enjoy an adult beverage after a long day at work. On Tuesday, February 22nd, celebrate with your favorite margarita at Blue Moon Mexican Café. In honor of this special day, all house, Sauza, and blue moonaritas will be only $5 from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm. Find this great deal at all three Bergen County Blue …
You know the saying, “If you take good care of Mama, she’ll take good care of you…” Well, it's time to put that into action with an day of pampering. Here are a few choice options close to home: The Women's Retreat at the Y Mark your calendars: Feb. 12 is the Women's Retreat at the Wyckoff YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features keynote speaker Martha MacCallum, the co-anchor of America’s Newsroom on FOX news channel. She will address the subject of juggling a busy life, including family and career while keeping health and wellness a priority. There will also…
Your teens are holding a fundraiser at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. This week we'll highlight a unique way to get away without leaving your house. Are you a foodie? Do you love to cook? Are you looking for something fun to do with your girlfriends? Well, call the sitter and enjoy an amazing night of…