Thursday, March 31, 2011
With spring recess coming to a school near you, you may be looking for somewhere to go close to home.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
The warm weather is supposed to be coming soon–at least after Friday's predicted snow storm. Spring recess is on the way, and the kids are going to be home. The economy still isn't what it used to be, and gas prices are continuing to rise. Maybe it's time to relax and enjoy yourself by taking a staycation. So why not stay in town and book a hotel for the night? It may not be Disney but it's a chance to escape the responsibilities of homelife and get away for a little while. Without driving to Orlando. Luckily, Parsippany's chock full of nice hotels. We've listed a few. As always, we encourage those with other ideas they'd like to share with their neighbors to let them know in the comments section below. Patch Picks—Places to Go on Your …
Thursday, March 24, 2011
After another snow storm, you could probably use the rest.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
There's probably a good chance you need to relax right about now. It's late March and we had to deal with yet another snow storm, despite this being the first week of spring. Maybe the first full week of the season will be better. Either way, you probably need a break from that shoveling. So, Patch Picks put together a list of some great spas you can head to for relaxation and pampering. And remember, if you know of a fantastic spot that you don't see on this list but think your neighbors may want to know about it, make sure to tell them in the comments section at the bottom of the article. Patch Picks—Spas to Head to For Some Relaxation.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Here are just a few fun places to check out Thursday and beyond.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
You didn't think we could ignore St. Patrick's Day when it comes to Patch Picks this week, did you? Of course we couldn't! So, in honor of Thursday's festivities–and the ones that are sure to follow this weekend–we bring you a list of great places to celebrate. We know that a list like this is sure to spark debate about why something wasn't included. That's why we think, the more, the merrier! So, if you have a place you think people should know about, be sure to put them in the comments below so other readers can see your thoughts. Patch Picks—Great Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and Beyond. 1. Blackthorn Irish Pub & Restaurant, Parsippany 2. Mount Holleran Towne Tavern, Parsippany 3. Dublin Pub, Morristown 4. Pete's Restaurant & …
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Here's a list of the summer camps you may want to check out.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Yes, we know–it's not even spring. But in some cases, if summer camp is on the list of things you know your children are going to want to do after school gets out, you'll need to start thinking about it now so you can make the sign-up cutoffs. So, to get your brain thinking about what options you may want to pursue for your family, Patch Picks put together this list. And don't worry: as always, if you don't see something you believe your neighbors would be interested in, you can make sure they can see it by letting us know in the comments box at the bottom of the article. Patch Picks—Great Camps to Participate in This Summer. 1. Wide World of Summer, Parsippany 2. Parsippany Pal Mad Science Summer Camp, Parsippany 3. Township Recreation …
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Patch Picks honors National Read Across America Day by giving you a list of some great stories.
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
In honor of National Read Across America Day, which was Wednesday and also doubles as the great Dr. Seuss' birthday, we tweaked our usual search for Patch Picks. This week, we wanted to know, what are some of the best kids books for early readers? We asked Rose Shulman, children's librarian at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, for some suggestions. Here are the easy-to-read books she recommends for grades K-2.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Some great picks for the fashionable.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
This week, we put together a list that the truly fashionable are sure to love. As the weather (we hope) begins to warm up a bit and heavy coats and boots become a thing of the past, you'll probably be looking for that new item to make your wardrobe standout. So, here are some great boutiques you should check out if you're planning your look for the upcoming spring and summer months. Patch Picks—Great boutiques to help your look sparkle.
