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Two Scrumptious Reasons to Cross the Border

Café Barcel and Coppola’s in Rockland County

August 31, 2010 in Mama Time, Food

Of course we all love Bergen: great shops, proximity to the city, good schools.  But there is a little secret Bergenites like to keep between us.  Sometimes, once in a blue moon, we like to venture to Rockland to dine.  Our neighbors to the north really know how to serve up some yummy fare.  They know good wines too.  So next time you feel like traveling across state lines, check out what these two new eateries are cooking up in their kitchens.

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The ABCs of Back to School

Bergenmama's Back to School- Gear Edition

August 24, 2010 in Kids Stuff

Back to carpools.  Back to packed lunches. Days getting shorter.  Look on the bright side.  At least your tot is still young enough that you don’t have to worry about them ending up with a “poof” hairdo and a jail stay ala Snooki from “The Jersey Shore”. 

Another bright spot:  we scoured the stores and found some back to school gear that will make your transition as easy as ABC.

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