The Essential Supplies You May Not Have Known You Needed for your First Aid Kit and Medicine Cabinet
When your head hurts or you have a toothache, you need pain relievers. If you think your child has a fever, a thermometer is essential. Now, more than ever, it’s important to have a well-stocked medicine cabinet and first aid kit. In the early days... Read More
Exotic Thai Food Dining – Curbside
I never thought that we would come together for the third time without being able to share the details of dinner in one of our area restaurants. Last month I said I miss restaurants, and each week I miss them more. So this month, we re-assembled the review... Read More
Keeping Monmouth County History Alive with These Three Women
This month we are celebrating women who make a difference, as we look at three women who are keeping history alive. There are so many more including Roberta Van Anda, Muriel Smith, Gilda Rogers and Laura Atwell, to name a few. We also applaud all volunteers,... Read More
Local Teen Talks About her Future and Dedication to the Armed Forces
Welcome to Teen Scene. Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact The Journal. We’ll help you polish it up,... Read More
How to Boost your Brain Power, Especially During These Times
The past two months have tested the resolve of even the strongest people. Many have battled illness, mourned loved ones, learned how to teach their children at home, and tried to find ways to get fresh air while social distancing. You may have distracted... Read More
Let’s Dish and Talk About Artichokes!
The goal of eating it is to get to its bottom, considered the reward of its tender, meaty flesh. There is work involved – you’ll need to pull and tug the tougher, spiny outer leaves, scraping the little bit of the thistle with your teeth, if you want... Read More
Re-Visiting My Home During COVID-19
There’s that moment, when you first open your eyes in the morning, when you forget about the state of chaos the world is burdened with right now. My day begins with the excitement of having my Rook cold brew (would it be sad if I said it was the highlight... Read More
Dining-In With Some of our Local Favorites
The very night we were going out to review our restaurant for April, the announcement was made – all restaurants would be open for take-out and delivery only. Could this be true? Is this really happening? I put down my keys, put on my comfy clothes,... Read More
How to Choose a Summer Camp for Your Child
If you cringe at the thought of having your child spend all summer in front of a glowing screen, it may be worthwhile to consider summer camp. Camps offer children the opportunity to try many new activities, ranging from sports, dance and theater, arts... Read More
Spring Cleaning The Forgotten Areas of Your Home
Spring cleaning traditionally means ambitious projects like washing windows inside and out, laundering and swapping bed quilts and blankets, or cleaning the garage. But there are places in every home that sometimes get forgotten. Use the following list... Read More
