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What to do on your free time, especially when you don't have to worry about the kidsEach week, we’ll tell you about great ideas to give you a much deserved break and enjoy a little you time. This week’s highlight is the Spa Pedicure at MANE on Madison Salon in Wyckoff. We’ve had a long winter and your little tootsies have been hiding long enough. With spring finally here, it’s time to prep your feet with an amazing spa pedicure. This treatment includes basic nail shaping, cuticle removal, wet skin exfoliation, polish and the extras salt glow foot rub and a moisturizing massage. Your feet will feel refreshed as they remove and prevent calluses; and soften the quality of your …
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 inbox, and guess what? We …
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 …
Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break. Sometimes the best way to relieve stress is to get active. This week, try the Pilates Fusion fitness program at Mariann's School of Dance. The regimen combines Pilates, yoga and ballet techniques to improve strength, balance, endurance and overall health. The program was designed and is run by Lauren Hammerle, a certified Balanced Body University pilates mat instructor. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Make sure to register in advance and bring your mat. Also, join …
Every week Patch features a new and fun way to escape the craziness of the week. This week we have a great escape that comes right to your own doorstep and it’s a great way to have fun with your friends while doing a favorite shared activity – shopping! PartyLite offers the ultimate personal shopping experience right in your own home. As an independent consultant and leader for nearly 16 years, Gina Pille, who is based in the Bergen County area, says that having a candle party is a great way to get together with friends. She explains PartyLite offers candles, candle accessories, flameless …
Don't have all day to spend at a spa? Check out Sole Revival Reflexology of River Edge, 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 Ingham Method…
Ski season is coming to a close, but there is still time to escape to the mountains for a few more runs down the slopes or for a much needed spa treatment. Mountain Creek, only an hour away in Vernon, offers a variety of activities and accomodations for those who are looking to get away but stay local. The Ski and Stay Package includes accommodations, one ski lift ticket per person per night, free shuttle to Mountain Creek and access to the sports facilities at the resort. Need to get away with that special someone for a romantic weekend? Mountain Creek has several packages and events to …
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. Through Monday, 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 Defense Silky Cream …
So, you can’t take a vacation this year? LBI Tanning Company begs to differ. With locations in Fair Lawn and Waldwick, LBI Tanning allows you to enjoy a beach-like atmosphere in just 20 minutes of your time. Founded in 2006 by avid beach-goer Tristin Ajello, LBI stands for Long Beach Island, where she and her husband Tony spent summers as children and also fell in love. “What makes LBI Tanning a great destination in Fair Lawn for men, women and couples is that we provide a wonderful service for people going on vacation or coming back from vacation,” says Tony Ajello. LBI Tanning is open …
Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break. This week’s highlight is 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, Feb. 22, 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 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find this great deal at all three Bergen County Blue Moon …
Retro Fitness of Fair Lawn offers cardio and weight machines, personal training, tanning, and other things you've come to expect from a gym—but you can burn calories while watching movies from the 1980s. The "RetroRoom Theatre" is among the features that turn back the clock at this Pollitt Drive gym, and looking forward, Retro is offering special February promotions. The enrollment fee this month is just $9.99 (it's normally $129.99), with a per month fee of $19.99 over the course of a 12-month membership contract. Additionally, from tomorrow through Feb. 15, the gym will give the first month…
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 cooking….yes, I said cooking. My Cooking Party is a boutique catering and cooking class company that hails from New York City. With an impressive list of clients, Chef Liron Meller has created an amazing hands-on cooking experience. All you have to do is call, choose your menu and they do the rest. The head chef and his team arrive at your doorstep an hour before your party starts, bringing an arsenal of kitchen equipment and pantry …
