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Finally. FINALLY. I've lived here for almost two decades, and finally I have found out what the secret is to the mysteriously happy, glowing ladies I spy every spring. I mean, it's Mud Season for goodness sake - at this point of the year I am pasty-white, anemic, and damn cranky from lack of warmer summer rays . I always assumed these serene women must be the Adirondack equivalent to the Stepford wives - blissfully unaware that they have entered the post-skiing/pre-hiking-biking-boating/what-do-I-do-today season. The Muddy Background Info Let's take a moment to set up how this adventure came about... It's spring break, my son has had no school for two weeks, and I'm working from home trying to decide which Mud Season activity to highlight. Oliver is lamenting (and by lamenting I mean repeating over-and-over-and-over as 5-year-olds are wont to do) the fact that I won't take him out to ride his bike. Now, in my defense, this is his brand-new Christmas bike, bigge...

It's a cliché but when you're married with kids it can be hard enough finding the time to go to the bathroom on your own, let alone spending time with your partner. So a relaxing massage and an overnight stay for the hubby and I at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa sounded like a much needed break from arguing with our threenager (that's what comes after the terrible twos) about which colour socks she wants to wear. Set in almost 200 acres of parkland, Formby Hall has four- star facilities including a spa and health club and is currently undergoing a £2.4m refurbishment. The resort is also home to two golf courses including the 72 par 18-hole championship Old Course and PGA Golf Academy which brings visitors from all over Europe. The newly refurbished luxury spa , including a dedicated bistro, is housed in the building opposite the hotel on the first floor. © Provided by Trinity Mirror Plc After hitting traffic on the short trip there, we arrived a little late for our s...

The most expensive home in each of New Jersey's 21 counties can vary greatly. From a $ 40 million Bergen County estate to a $1. 3 million property in Salem County, the height of luxury takes on different meaning throughout New Jersey. Here's a look at the most expensive properties in each of New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic County Address: 32 W Ocean Drive, Brigantine Listing Price: $7.5 million This Brigantine beachfront mansion is at an awe- inspiring seaside setting with spectacular views of the ocean and Atlantic City. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has amenities like Baccarat crystal lighting fixtures , Crestron smart home system , marble floors and cherrywood and tigerwood throughout. It has been a little difficult to sell. The $7. 5 million property has been listed on Realtor.com for 805 days. Bergen County Address: 18 Frick Drive , Alpine Listing Price: $39.9 million This 42-room estate is the most expensive property listed in New Jersey . It feature...