When it comes to interior design
A woman came in to see me yesterday, completely frustrated. She’s nearly through a major renovation and had many, many questions about basic design decisions. Her frustration was rooted in …

A Visit To Count Basie in Red Bank
By Lori Draz
Could it be?  New Jersey has two bosses?  The new boss in town makes beautiful cakes instead of music.  It’s Buddy Valastro, proprietor of Carlo’s …

We have all been frustrated and annoyed by the chaos that is our closet.  Although your intentions are pure, after cleaning out your closet for the ump-teenth time, it only takes a few months for …

When you have guests over for dinner, you are treating them to a delicious gift. And your table setting or “tablescape” is like the wrapping on that gift. Most guests will appreciate a beautifully appointed …

Wrap Smart - According to the Recycler’s Handbook, half the paper Americans consume every year is used for gift wrap…an absolutely astonishing fact! There are plenty of alternative ways to attractively wrap gifts. Use newspapers or catalogs pages …

There’s a never-ending demand for locations to host kids’ birthday parties, and Currents Magazine has created a great and comprehensive list of such facilities in Monmouth County. They range from miniature golf centers to pony …

A horse might not seem like the most common pet, although every little girl had a pony on their Christmas list, and many not-so-little boys dream of owning a share in a racehorse. Horses are …

Selecting a School
No matter how long it’s been since you graduated, just about everyone still gets a few butterflies when they walk past the back-to-school displays. Crisp notebooks, a whiff of the Crayola, and …

Although they may not call you or admit it at first, college students love hearing from you, and there’s little that can brighten their day more than a care package from home.

Healthy Lunches your kids will love.
We want to know what you do to jazz up your kids’ lunches, make them healthier, and sneak in those ever-elusive veggies! Join the forum below to share your favorite …