By Pam Teel Ever have a prickly pear? Me neither, but I’m about to try one. Inside the delicious fruits of the prickly pear are seeds that contain oil carrying different types of fatty acids, phenols, and nutrients such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and antioxidants. Prickly pear oil is not an essential oil. Instead, it’s … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Exercising can be fun and something you look forward to, or it can be boring and dreadful. Many of us want to work out and see results in our health and body, but we have days (sometimes many days) where we don’t want to go to the gym for an hour. Luckily, … Continued
By Lauren Kowlacki In today’s digital age, having a website is essential for any business or organization. However, simply having a website is not enough. In order to fully leverage the power of the internet and connect with your target audience, it is important to have a QR code for your website. A QR code … Continued
You’re going to live in a quantum future. Sooner than we may once have imagined, new technologies will leverage quantum properties to create faster, more secure communications, powerful computers, sophisticated and compact sensors, and even new industrial materials. These developments, rooted in quantum discoveries, hold the potential to stimulate economic growth, strengthen national security, and … Continued
By, Bryan M. Kuderna How much is enough? When can I retire? Millions of baby boomers, even generations following them with visions of an early retirement, are all wondering these same questions. The longing for an answer, a definitive finish line, has prompted many large financial institutions to market a “number”. Reach this number and … Continued
By Pam Teel Whether the Witch Trials are an urban legend or a bit of unrecorded history, we will never know. What we do have are stories passed down through generations and experiences from people brave enough to seek out the supernatural unknown. Mount Holly, NJ is steeped in history, from the colonial era (1677), … Continued
By Lauren Kowlacki A Monmouth County town in New Jersey made headlines in the beginning of 2023 after it filed a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey for auto theft. The town, which has seen a sharp increase in the number of auto thefts in recent years, is arguing that the state has failed … Continued
As technology changes rapidly and we spend more time online and on technology devices, we accumulate digital assets. One way to define a digital asset is something of value or significance created online or on your mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. When preparing for your future you might want to transfer your digital assets to … Continued
By Surabhi Ashok The Glass Child Syndrome describes the challenges siblings of children with chronic illnesses or disabilities face, including the volatile emotions and anxieties they may have on a day-to-day basis. Glass Children often feel looked over and neglected by their parents as they’re expected to put on a facade of togetherness in order … Continued
By Liz Clearman When you hear the words “self care,” visions of bubble baths, massages, and yoga probably dance through your head. But what if I told you that self care could involve regular moments scattered throughout your day to help you cope — or even just reframing how you think about your to-do list … Continued