Randi Mazzella Archives

10 Tips On Volunteering at School

Randi Mazzella - November 7, 2014

Are you a volunteer? Tell us what works for you.

Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids

Randi Mazzella - October 30, 2014

Social media and technology in general have created a new social dynamic, especially for pre-teens.

Are You Ready for Some Football?

Randi Mazzella - September 15, 2014

This past month, as the days got shorter and the sun rose later, my 10-year old son got sadder and sadder. Getting off the bus on the last day of day camp he knew...

Chicago: The Kind of Town Perfect for a Family Trip

Randi Mazzella - September 9, 2014

Chicago offers a wide variety of activities for all ages in just a two hour flight away.

Moms Form a League of Their Own in Millburn

Randi Mazzella - July 21, 2014

These women are taking the field for themselves, competing in the newly formed Women’s Softball League.

Eight Reasons Why Day Camp Rocks

Randi Mazzella - July 14, 2014

This morning at 8:15 am, my 10-year-old son grabbed his backpack and hopped on the bus, ready and excited, to day camp. Although many of his friends have decided to go to a sleepaway...

Good News Bears

Randi Mazzella - June 23, 2014

My husband works in NYC and he is usually on the train by 6:30 am and and not home until 8 or 9 pm, with the occasional early day home at 7 pm. So I was more than...

Walk n’ Roll For SMA: From a Friendship Between Children to a Huge...

Randi Mazzella - May 13, 2014

When my daughter was in the 1st grade she met a girl named Katherine and they soon became good friends. Just like many of the other children, Katherine loved arts and crafts, Harry Potter...

On Carpools and Friendship

Randi Mazzella - March 5, 2014

It started with a carpool. A preschool mom asked me if I would want to carpool – not with her, but with a friend of hers I had never met named Andrea. Andrea had three...

The Sour Side of Sugar

Randi Mazzella - February 15, 2014

Our lives will be sweeter in the long run if we eat less sugar.

End of a Shopping Era: Loehmann's is Closing

Randi Mazzella - January 16, 2014

Loehmann's is closing. I am not sure how many families care about this news but in our house, it was pretty upsetting. My two teenage daughters and I love shopping at Loehmann’s. Sure there are tons...

8 No Fail Toys For Kids

Randi Mazzella - December 20, 2013

When I was a child, the three gifts that topped my holiday list were Lite Brite, Easy Bake Oven and a Barbie Dream House. I never got the Barbie Dream House because it was too...

Let it Snow?

Randi Mazzella - December 17, 2013

Around this time of year there are two types of parents – snow warriors and snow weenies.

On Creating Perfect Memories

Randi Mazzella - December 3, 2013

My friend is obsessed with the holiday season especially Christmas. From the décor to the food to the gifts, her goal every year is to provide her family with a magical memorable Christmas. For the...

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Clever Commute

Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:30 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:21 AM) (sent Tue 01/25/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:30 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:01 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:07 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:32 AM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
PABT Delay - Motor Vehicle Accident - UPDATE The previous motor vehicle accident on the PABT bus ramps has been cleared. Please expect some residual delays. (06:31 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
PABT Delay - Motor Vehicle Accident PABT arrivals are experiencing a delay due to a motor vehicle accident on the bus ramps. (06:14 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
PABT - Adverse Weather Please be advised that adverse weather is forecasted for Thursday morning (1/20). Snow and rain are expected. Check with your carrier for the latest bus service information. (02:01 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:06 AM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:30 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:15 AM) (sent Tue 01/18/22)
PABT - Adverse Weather Please be advised that adverse weather is forecasted for tonight into Monday morning. Snow and rain are expected. Check with your carrier for the latest bus service information. (12:01 PM) (sent Sun 01/16/22)
PABT - Adverse Weather Please be advised that adverse weather is forecasted for Sunday night into Monday morning. Snow and rain are expected. Check with your carrier for the latest bus service information. (12:01 PM) (sent Sat 01/15/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:49 AM) (sent Fri 01/14/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:30 AM) (sent Thu 01/13/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:25 AM) (sent Wed 01/12/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:03 AM) (sent Tue 01/11/22)

MOBO train #6222, the 10:56 AM arrival into PSNY, is up to 20 min. late due to signal issues near Newark Broad St. (11:01 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update MOBO train #6231, the 10:39 AM arrival into MSU, is up to 30 min. late due to signal issues near Newark Broad St. (10:46 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
MOBO train #6231, the 10:39 AM arrival into MSU, is currently delayed due to signal issues near Newark Broad St. An update will follow. (10:31 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM PSNY arrival is cancelled at Newark Broad St due to a mechanical issue. Please take (02:21 PM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Update MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 30 mins. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (01:51 PM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM arrival into PSNY, is currently delayed near Bay Street due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (01:21 PM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Through our VAXRIDE program, NJ residents can receive free NJ TRANSIT rides to and from vaccination appointments. L (09:51 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Per guidance from the CDC & TSA, & aligned with Governor Murphys Executive Order 241 regarding outdoor public spac (09:51 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
MOBO train #1006, the 9:02 AM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 25-minutes late due to accommodating customers from cancelled train #808. (07:56 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
M and E train #808, the 7:41 AM departure from Lake Hopatcong, is cancelled due to mechanical issue. Please take tr (06:46 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Download the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to buy your tickets, get schedule info and alerts! Go to (03:41 PM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
MOBO train #6210, the 7:17 AM departure from MSU, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update to follow. (07:21 AM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
MOBO train #6204, the 6:46 AM arrival into PSNY, is up to 15-minutes late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:06 AM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is on or close to schedule following an earlier Amtrak track condi (03:56 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 30-minute delays due to an Amtrak track condit (03:31 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)

M and E train #411, the 10:27AM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 25 min. late due to congestion from train #418. (10:26 AM) (sent Tue 01/25/22)
M and E train #414, the 8:46AM Hoboken arrival is up to 15 min. late due to a signal issue near Summit. (08:31 AM) (sent Tue 01/25/22)
M and E train #451, the 12:23 AM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 15 min. late due to congestion from train #442. (12:31 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #442, the 1:20 AM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 15 min. late due to a signal issue near Far Hills. (12:26 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update M and E train #6671, the 8:51 PM departure from PSNY, is up to 15 minutes late due to an earlier medical emergency. (09:11 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #6671, the 8:51 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a medical emergency. An update will follow. (09:01 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #6341, the 4:07 PM departure from PSNY is cancelled due to mechanical issues. Please take train #634 (04:41 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M&E train #6341, the 4:07 PM departure from PSNY, is delayed at PSNY due to mechanical issues. An update to follow. (04:26 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #422, the 11:53 AM departure from Gladstone, was cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take (12:51 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #415, the 12:12 PM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 25 min. late due accommodating customer from cancelled train #413. (12:11 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update 2 M and E train #420, the 12:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, will be cancelled at Summit due to mechanical issu (12:01 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #413, the 11:22 AM arrival into Gladstone, is cancelled at Stirling. Please take train #415, the 12:1 (11:56 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update M and E train #420, the 12:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 25 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (11:46 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update 2 M and E train #413, the 11:22 AM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 55 min. late due to congestion from late train #420. (11:46 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #420, the 12:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (11:36 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)