Welcome to Live, Love, Learn, Family Promise of Sussex County’s new blog. Like we do so often I searched online for the meaning of Live, Love, Learn and here’s a definition that spoke to me. Live is a reminder to cherish each moment, Love is to nurture our relationships and Learn is to pursue knowledge and growth. Please share what these three words mean to you and follow our blog. My hope is that this blog will not only educate but also bring a fourth “L” a little bit of Laughter too. Let us know what you think and welcome.
2026 Blog Posts
Earth Day April 22nd
Every year on April 22nd, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. The first one was held in 1970, which many say was the beginning of the environmental movement. The…
What Happened to Good ‘Ole Customer Service
I remember a time when if a customer had a bad experience, the employee on the receiving end always acknowledged it and usually said, “I’m sorry.” That rarely happens anymore…
Did You Know…History of Casinos
Our largest fundraiser of the year, Casino Night, Betting on a Better Future: All-In to End Homelessness, will be held June 11th at The Conservatory at The Sussex County Fairgrounds.…
Who Knew…Pepsi Had A Navy?!
Yes, I know...but according to History.com, “In 1989, PepsiCo inked a deal with the Soviet Union to trade its cola syrup for Russian vodka—and a decommissioned fleet of rusting warships,…
Municipal Homelessness Trust Fund Now Law in NJ
As one of Governor Murphy’s last acts he signed into law a bill sponsored by State Senators Scutari and Singleton that would allow NJ towns to increase already existing fees…
Did You Know…Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds or DAFs are increasingly gaining in popularity for their tax benefits and flexibility in making charitable donations. So, what exactly is a DAF? It’s an investment fund,…
Yes, We Have Bobcats in NJ!
Every once in a while, you hear people talking about seeing a bobcat in the wild right here in Sussex County, NJ. You also hear about mountain lion sightings; however,…
Who Knew…Cryptids?
Ever heard of a cryptid? Me either, so I looked it up. It’s actually what you call an animal that people have claimed but has never been proven to exist.…
Code Red Is Officially The Law In NJ
Most of us have heard of Code Blue. It’s activated when temperatures drop below the freezing point (32º F) with precipitation and below 25º F without precipitation and weather conditions…
Did You Know…New Jersey Has A State Dance?!
Who knew but New Jersey has an official state dance…drum roll…the square dance! Really, the Square Dance was designated as the American Folk Dance of the State of New Jersey…
Seven Types of Rest
With the daylight hours being shorter in winter, many, including myself, just want to rest, maybe by taking a nap. According to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith there are seven types of…
Factors Leading to Homelessness
While lack of affordable housing, combined with hard (formal court notice) and soft (someone asking you to leave shared residence) evictions are the main reasons people become unsheltered, one needs…
Recap 2025…Weird Stories Northern NJ edition
Let’s face it we all know that weird stuff happens in New Jersey. There’s a whole industry dedicated to it with the Weird NJ franchise. But looking back to 2025,…
2026…The Year of the Fire Horse
According to Chinese astrology 2026 is the year of the horse, more specifically the fire horse. Each animal in the Chinese zodiac is paired with an element either wood, fire,…
Have You Heard…Japanese Walking
In 2025, I wrote a blog about 5 styles of walking, this past summer a new trend of walking emerged known as Japanese Walking. According to functional fitness expert (who…
Did You Know…January 10th is Houseplant Appreciation Day
As the agency’s “resident plant lady” I feel it is my duty to share that January 10th is known as Houseplant Appreciation Day! No, really? The day was established in…