BY ELLYNÂ MANTELL My darling Mom-in-law always told me this, and now, as she approaches her 102nd, yes, hundred and second, birthday, she probably has not changed her mind. ...
Category: Family Pets & Living
Facilities With Facilities
By Ellyn Mantell  Many in my world are facing the challenge of differences in how couples age. For the first time in their marriage or relationship, a man and ...
Leaf Through These Thrillers
By Charlotte Mitchell and Ameya Ram Merriam-Webster defines a thriller as “a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree ...
THE BLOOM PROJECT:
Celebrating Every Teen,
One Moment at a Time
By Michelle Loia As a senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School, I've been fortunate to experience many of the milestones that make high school and being a teen ...
Discover the Timeless
Beauty of Italy
From the ancient wonders of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice and the fascinating ruins of Pompeii, Italy offers travelers an unforgettable journey through history, culture, art, and ...
Lighthouse Challenge-ACCEPTED!
By Joanne Kleinle Forget about what the calendar says. Labor Day might have passed, but there are still miles of gorgeous shoreline that we have in New Jersey. Without ...
Get Ready for Soup Season
by Carolyn Hanson I love soup! I enjoy it all year round, not just the cool months. Making different soups each week provides great variety. Each batch makes enough ...
Hope Must Have Faith
By Serafina Valentine Every month, I sit down to write this column believing I'm writing it for you. Then, months later, life has a funny way of handing it ...
A Lesson in Lighting
By Gail Bicknell I recently had a client tell me he found himself standing in the light bulb aisle at a local warehouse store, completely baffled, unable to decide ...