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Ice Road Trekker
The Big Dog Turns 50
Folksy Female
Stick Around
Country Rascals
Blue Collar Capers
Mouse Capades
Have A Blast
Something's Brewing
Do Good with the Gift of Beads
Your little brother is bringing his new girlfriend, whom you’ve never met, home for the holidays this year. Hold the fruit basket. I’ve got a gift solution that will make you the coolest and most charitable sister around.
moreLiza's Confessions
Tap the Halls
Visions of Sugar Plums
Sweet Somethings
Ice Queens
Celtic Christmas
The Holidays Rock!
Blade Running
Closing the Deal
Four-Legged Therapists
For Her It's Better, Not Worse
Salon Makeover
Bar hoppers in Morristown last Wednesday evening were spotted peering into the windows of 4 Dehart Street. The dimmed lights, deejay and bar had onlookers questioning if it was the town’s newest nightspot. Instead, they found hair stations. The occasion was Laboratory Hair Studio’s Grand Re-Opening.
moreCollege Radio Has Its Day
Cupcake Gets a New Taste Twist
What happens when the powers of Twizzlers, social media and my favorite New Jersey cupcakery combine?
morePlucking Heartstrings
A Voice For The Voiceless
Top Towns: Bang for the Buck
A Different Kind of Lesson
Rutgers Amps Up Opera Studies
Straight Talk
Rival Ribs Square Off in Sussex County
I never thought New Jersey ribs could hold smoke to the ones I ate when I lived in Tennessee—until now.
moreGlossy Reminders of Wildwood Past
Wax On, Wax Off (Sans Strips)
“Beauty is pain” is the expectation of most women when it comes to our numerous cosmetic modifications. But not all treatments need to be unpleasant. In fact, as I recently learned, waxing can be relaxing.
morePirates Anyone?
Safe and Sound
Just Wild About Wildwood
Swan Boats Are Back (With Pelicans and Dragons!)
Belmar Kicks Sand on Castle Ban
Our Big Shot
Finally, a reality star who is giving Jersey a good name.
moreJersey Girls Rule!
Goblets of Fun
Home Brewing 101
There’s nothing quite like drinking the fruits of your own labor—or is there?
moreFabulous (Free) Firsts
Find It Online
Resolved: Another Year of Yoga
Most New Year’s resolutions are broken within weeks. But my resolution of 12 months ago and my first resolution ever is still a big part of my life.
moreBad News, Bears
"War of the Worlds" Redux
Franc Gambatese didn’t personally experience the 1938 radio adaptation of War of the Worlds, but that has not dimmed his fascination with the broadcast. The West Paterson native has preserved its history in his West Windsor Township coffeehouse.
moreOut of the Box
Model Behavior
As a writer, I’m a behind-the-scenes-kind-of-gal, most comfortable interviewing sources backstage or typing away from the comfort of my cubicle. But at one recent Basking Ridge bridal showcase sponsored by New Jersey Bride, this journalist was toting strappy sandals instead of a pen and pad.
moreCape May's Alien Adventure (Wine & Cheese Included)
Back to the Land
The Best Medicine
Southern Cooking, Rock: Head North
Having lived in Tennessee for three years, I’ve become somewhat of a barbecue snob. But thanks to Wayne resident Howard Freeman, known for organizing the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, I’ll be driving to Vernon instead of 12 hours south to get some tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs.
moreMore Than Hot Air
Check Your Designer Bags and Brains Here
Look out New Jerseyans: Here comes another reality TV train wreck. The new show, premiering at 9 pm, looks to be Jersey’s next embarrassment.
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