By Gabriella Mancuso The Magicians Boy by Susan Cooper-A young boy who works for a magician is transported into a mystical land filled with fairytales. Ages 8-12 Beans on the Roof by Betsy Byers- Unable to enjoy he roof of his apartment building George Bean joins a poetry contest competing against his sister Anna, so … Continued
By Gabrielle Mancuso With a little planning, you can easily make unique favors for your next party! These items can be made to go home as favors. Kandee- Kabobs Take a skewer and thread fruit gummies such as Sour Gummy Worms or Twizzler Bites until the stick is covered. Or use wrapped mini chocolate bars, … Continued
By Susan Heckler Would you charge your own child rent? Mine did. When I graduated college, and was still living home, my father decided that I should contribute to the household. He charged me $250/month! I was an adult working full time. At first, I was furious and couldn’t believe he was doing this to … Continued
By Alexandra Tringali In my opinion, purple potatoes are the most exciting-yet-least-used potato in the whole starch family. They’re tender, extremely versatile, packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are an absolutely gorgeous color. They can be prepared in the same way golden potatoes, baking potatoes, or red potatoes can, but often times their color … Continued
By: Michele Inzelbuch, LCSW, LCDAC Women who suffer from Postpartum Depression or Anxiety often feel alone, isolated or ashamed. Watching friends or family members reveling in the joy newborns bring can intensify these emotions in a struggling mom. Many hospitals, including those in Monmouth County, conduct the Edinburgh evaluation that identifies PPD/A symptoms, prior to … Continued
By: Erin Mumby Bananas are an important super food. Most people purchase a bunch of bananas while they’re still green. As they ripen into a yellow color, you’ll eat them. When they develop brown spots, or turn completely brown, you’ll throw them out! Think again! Not only do brown spots mean that the banana is … Continued
By Pam Teel …that in May 1886, Coca Cola was invented by Doctor John Pemberton a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia? John Pemberton concocted the Coca Cola formula in a three legged brass kettle in his backyard. The name was a suggestion given by John Pemberton’s bookkeeper Frank Robinson. Being a bookkeeper, Robinson also had excellent penmanship. … Continued
By Teena S. Patel Owner, Lightbridge Academy of Eatontown The holiday season is fast approaching and children are excited to see family again and of course collect a few presents along the way. To kick off this holiday season, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. You’ve been diligently working around the clock to create your … Continued
Life360, the world’s leading family location app, Life360 Driver Protect, a new subscription service that uses your smartphone to automatically detect if you are in a serious accident and immediately contacts emergency responders and your family members. The service also delivers Safe Drive Reviews to subscribers, providing them with actionable safety insights about their driving … Continued
It can be hard to resist a spread of desserts or other unhealthy foods when they surround your dinner table. If you’re suffering from diabetes, it is important to remember how dangerous your blood levels may become by consuming them. This year, put your focus on celebrating fun times with family rather than what’s on … Continued