Attention Parents: we are already halfway through the month of July! Before you know it you will be shopping for school supplies and dropping your kids off at their first day of school. To make your life easier, we’ve come up with some tips to help keep yourself and your kids organized for a successful school year. The first step is to combat the entrance. When you walk through the door, the first thing you want to do is kick off your shoes and drop your bag. A great way to avoid a mess is to have a small storage table and some wall racks for jackets and backpacks. The kitchen is the first stop made for some delicious after school
We are officially in the season for home selling! Here are a few of our tips to increase the sale of your home: Outdoor Living Now that we are in the spring and summer seasons, spruce up your front and backyard. Not only will you get curb appeal, but you can show case a beautiful outdoor backyard oasis for future buyers. It’s all about the Lawn Keep your lawn green and invest in some plants here and there. Bring your home to life! Make sure your Air Conditioning is on! Walking into a warm home isn’t refreshing in the least- keep it cool! Refreshers Have a cold beverage ready for potential buyers, especially on a hot day. Be flexible In the
Summer is here. That means long days spent outside, summer vacation, having barbecues, and lots of humidity. However, we have everything you need to get your home in shape for fun in the sun! Make your Lawn the Star First of all, look for low spots in grass, these could be dangerous to trip in! Fill them up with some dirt, then sprinkle some grass seed, and voila! In addition, if you want to go the extra mile, get some new flower plants and spruce up your garden. Check Sprinklers or Get Yours Going It it always a good idea to make sure everything is operating properly. If you have an irrigation system, make sure you get a check up
A main priority for new families moving into New Jersey is a phenomenal schooling system. We found the perfect chart for you to find the towns to be looking at! Best NJ Towns for Public School Systems Oradell, Bergen County | Rank: 1 Montgomery, Somerset County | Rank: 2 Bethlehem, Hunterdon County | Rank: 3 Mendham, Morris County | Rank: 4 Essex Fells, Essex County | Rank: 5 Frelinghuysen, Warren County | Rank: 6 North Caldwell, Essex County | Rank: 7 Harrington Park, Bergen County | Rank: 8 Denville, Morris County | Rank: 9 Closter, Bergen County | Rank: 10 Old Tappan, Bergen County | Rank: 11 Chester, Morris County | Rank: 12 Demarest, Bergen County | Rank: 13 Plainsboro,
The most stressful part about moving is having to change all official documents to your new address, as well as transferring your children through new schools. Find out what you need to enroll your student this coming school year after your summer move! An original lease, dated and signed, effective during the current school year. If you own a home, a deed will be required. Copy of current tax bill/ statement is required, if resident owns a home. Copy of current utility bill with residents Town name shown, or provide a work order. A current photo ID of parent/ guardian. Drivers License or Passport. Original Birth Certificate of child. If U.S. born, passport only. Current Bank statement or vehicle registration
Is your kitchen ready for summer? We’ve come up with some easy ways to bring your kitchen back to life and increase its value just in the nick of time: Cabinets These are always overlooked. Some easy, fun ideas would be to paint the back wall of them, or add glass doors. Glass doors are an added plus because they make your kitchen look even bigger! New Hardware Replace the cabinet and drawer handles with new shiny hardware. Some new polished silver or gold handles will easily bring some light into your kitchen. You can also replace your sink nozzle for a brand new one. Revamp your windows Most kitchens have some beautiful windows looking out into either
This weekend Tenafly will be hosting another one of its Seasonal Fair & Craft Shows! It will be held from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on both Saturday 4/22 and Sunday 4/23. There is free parking and free admittance. It will take place right in front of our office! 3 W Railroad Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670 Last year’s fair was a wonderful success aside from a little gloomy weather. But this weekend is sure to be a beautiful one! Be sure to make some time to stop by and take a peek. If you haven’t attended a Tenafly Fair before, check out some pictures and details from last year’s fair. It was around Halloween, so there were dogs walking around in
Whether you are a foodie or a homebody, visiting some delicious restaurants or getting out into the fresh Spring air will be sure to make your weekend! Check out some places to visit and events happening around Bergen County this weekend: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt http://www.tenaflynaturecenter.org/Seasonal-Programs 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670 Saturday, April 8th @ 2:00 PM In honor of the warm weather coming, what better way to spend it at the Tenafly Nature Center with your family! Children 4 and up can solve riddles and win prizes! Jack’s Lobster Shack http://jackslobstershack.com/ 1040 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020 Can’t wait until you get down the shore this summer? In celebration of the 70 Degree weather coming, Seafood lovers need
Spring is here! Not so much the weather, we are still waiting for those 60 degree sunny days… but none the less it’s time to get a jump on spring cleaning! Some either dread or love cleaning, but whatever your stance is, these tips are quick and painless to help bring your home back to life in time for the return of warm weather. Wipe Walls and Ceilings You will be surprised at how much dirt comes off. I can attest to this first hand, I was shocked! Go for the kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets as well. Vacuum and Shampoo Rugs Give your carpets a good cleaning by vacuuming them more thoroughly than usual, follow up with a
