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Hi, 

Besides the newspaper, where do you go for trusted opinions and advice? I hope to be part of the new trend in "hyperlocal" websites like The Patch and Examiner that cater to moms looking for personalized information and real life experience-based research.

The ideas for my blog posts come from conversations I have with other moms, from local places I've visited, and from the latest things I'm obsessed with. I love learning new things and I decided to start this blog to share the tips, shortcuts, crib sheets, and notes that make our lives more efficient and pleasurable. 

I hope this site becomes a resource for you and a help in times of trouble/stress. I would love your input, as well, on what you are obsessed with or need a solution to in your life! Email me or leave a comment to a post to show your love. 

Hope today is your Best ever!

Best,

Mira

If you have a tip for me, feel free to email me at mirabest@live.com. 

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WHAT'S NEW ON MIRABEST...

• It's wintertime and we all want to get out and play! Moms are on the hunt to find indoor spots that can accommodate our kids and mommies who need some "me" time. For the kids, here are some recommended indoor playgrounds in Bergen County. For mommies, here are some local gym promotions. 

• Has the recession still got you penny pinching? Then, check out my roundup of the best web sites to help navigate and find those great deals! And, I recently was won over by BJ's over Costco...wanna see why? Check out my comparison here. 

• Are you planning a birthday party? Check out my list of Ice Skating venues and a new hot spot on Rt. 17 near Garden State Mall called Velocity-17. What's more fun than race cars? 

• Are you a techie Mom? Can't live without your iPhone/iTouch? Check out my favorite apps here. 

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Other Suggested posts to read:

KIDS: The Importance of Art & Your Child. Pre-K Insider Report: Part One. Pre-K Insider Report: Part Two. Best Travel Potty. MiraBest Favorite Things Right Now. 

• MiraBest Birthday Gift Etiquette and Suggestions 
• Birthday Gift Suggestions Part II: Your Answers! 
• MiraBest Feature: Local NJ Kids Photographers  
  

FOOD/ENTERTAINMENTt: My Best Fall Soups; My Costco Favorites; Best of Trader Joe's 

NJ PARTY GUIDE: Toddler Play Parties  (a break down of costs for 10 major party venues); Ice Cream Parties in NJ; Party at a Park in Bergen County.

TRAVEL: Sesame Place and Please Touch Museum, PA.  

Weekend Events (things to do this coming weekend, posted on Thursdays every week.) 

RECENT UPDATES

• Search by Lijit. On the left sidebar you can now search my blog and my twitter posts.
• Advertising link. This link on my right sidebar finally works! If you know of a business or are a business owner, consider advertising with me! I'm also starting to add testimonials I get by email. I'd love to add your comment! email me.  

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[Tara Anderson]

Mira, thanks for giving Lijit a try on your blog. We appreciate the support and the fact that you mentioned the shiny new search functionality to your readers.

If you, or any of your readers, have questions about Lijit, feel free to send them my way. I'm tara [at] lijit [dot] com and I'm happy to help!