The saying goes, “stop and smell the roses,” but the posies you pick may tell you a little about your personality. Here are some of the popular petal-logic picks.

Coming soon to a theater near you… Be sure to keep an eye out for these new movies scheduled to come out this year! The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - The Dwarfs, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the misty mountains, but Bilbo has gained the one ring. They all continue their journey to get… Read More »

If you’re looking for that extra-special night out or want to score some “Awesome Mom Points,” check out these 10 shows your kids won’t want to miss! There’s still plenty of time to get tickets for them all. Print out this list, stick it to the fridge and plan to see a spectacular show with… Read More »

As the kids start enjoying those school lunches, excited eaters are about to get a whole new class of dining options.  Many eateries are offering distinctly ethnic flavors, all worth a try — so whether it’s the school bell or dinner bell you hear, it’s time to eat.   Leading the line-up is the only… Read More »

  As 2012 passes through income tax season, there are some good tips for maintaining an upbeat attitude and getting more joy and gratification out of every day.  Here are some thoughts to add to your Happy Handbook.   Good Health: Drink plenty of water. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and… Read More »

By K.A. Linne, Gardening Editor   1 If you haven’t done so yet this spring, fertilize your lawns immediately. Use a fertilizer with a high “first number” – like 23-14-10 or 33-24-10 for example — instead of the 10-10-10 we usually recommend as an all-around fertilizer. The first number tells you how much nitrogen is… Read More »

Burgers, and hot dogs, and steaks. Oh my! Summer is here and it’s time to fire up the grill and prepare for your next great barbeque. Everyone loves the idea of having a big backyard bash — mingling friends, playing games with the kids, and of course, indulging in the long forgotten flame-broiled goodness that… Read More »

Currents’ own food editor Jimi Hilton continues his journey through the alphabet of under-estimated ingredients…working backwards this time. Spring has sprung — and among the many treats that nature brings our way each spring are those beautiful, bright green bunches of watercress. Watercress is high on the list of “superfoods”: It is a member of… Read More »

Healthy You Natural Remedies for Winter Woes…Inside and Out! The brighter days of early March make most people anxious for the warmer air of Spring. Here are some natural ways to lift your spirits, while you wait.       Parched and Flaky Skin Apply Aloe Vera over still damp skin. Aloe’s excellent soothing, healing,… Read More »

Got the Winter Blues? Fashion If being buried in snow has left you yearning for a late Winter vacation, or just seriously looking forward to Spring, the runways of Resort and Spring 2011 give a bright new meaning to the phrase “Winter Blues”. From current feminine florals, whimsical prints, and classic stripes, blue is by… Read More »

Camp! Cake! Kids! Even though our cars are still glazed with road salt, it’s time to start seeking out Summer Camps for the kids. After a winter of snow days and ‘I’m boreds’, it’s something nice to think about. Start by thinking about what your child would benefit from and enjoy the most. Then take… Read More »

Voting for New jersey’s Top 10 Beaches starts Weds at noon. The voting will be broken down by shore areas as follows; Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May. People may vote and submit images to the photo contest. So if you have a favorite beach here is an opportunity to vote for it and submit… Read More »

Make Snow Ice Cream with the kids to stay busy on a Snow Day. Ingredients 8 cups snow, or shaved ice 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Place snow or shaved ice into a large bowl. Pour condensed milk over and add vanilla. Mix to combine. Serve immediately in bowls.

Parents’ Night Out Soccer practices, birthday parties, and karate lessons. As parents, we are constantly shuttling our children from one activity to the next, helping out with homework, or making cupcakes for the school bake sale. While we absolutely love being there for our children, we also secretly wish for a few moments to relax… Read More »

12 Top Wines of 2010 Every year the Wine Spectator publishes their “Top 100” wines and folks go rushing to wine shops to buy them only to discover that either the vintage listed in the Spectator is long gone or the price listed is nowhere near the price on the store shelf. It’s a conundrum…. Read More »

Christmas Décor By Cowleys:  The Preferred Choice for Holiday & Event Decoration When it comes to professional Holiday and Event lighting services, Christmas Décor by Cowleys has earned a seven-year reputation for top quality service and attention to detail.  Year after year, hundreds of residential and commercial clients choose Cowleys for their Christmas lighting needs. … Read More »

Fall Harvest Recipes Satisfying Soups and Seasonal Sides There’s nothing more satisfying than a hearty soup to take the chill off a crisp autumn afternoon. In our house, we often make a big pot of soup on Sunday morning and let it cook all day long. The lovely aromas of oven-roasted squash and slow-cooked savory… Read More »

Currents’ Focus On PEOPLE Color Me Cozmo’s Renowned style-maker Cozmo has always known how to showcase beauty. He’s had decades of experience in hair salons all over the state before opening Cozmo’s in downtown Freehold, 4 years ago. During that long career, he’s seen styles and products change many times, but the basics, like healthy… Read More »

Fantastic Fall Wines Barbara Hay, Certified Sommelier There’s a nip in the air, and that means it’s time to shift our focus toward the fall’s cooler days, cooler nights and red wine. Those light and bright summer whites are making room for richer and more full-bodied wines — both white and red. It’s time to… Read More »

From Traditional to Trendy Apart from the delicious colors are the delicious foods of the fall and the eagerly anticipated reconnection with the kitchen. Cooks make a silent “how do you do” with their ovens, as the baking pans and recipe boxes return to counter tops. This is the time when the fragrances of roasting… Read More »

Thanksgiving Wines, Whole Foods, Middletown NJ What To Pour Into Those Special Stemmed Glasses On Thanksgiving Wow…this is a huge question every year. The “traditional” pairing when I first started in the wine business was zinfandel. I think that’s because Thanksgiving is an American holiday and zinfandel is predominately an American grape. But zinfandel is… Read More »

Up-Coming In ASBURY PARK Yoga Festival by the Sea: Sept. 18 & 19th Hundreds of Yoga studios participating in the “Largest Ever Seaside Yoga Gathering .” See cityofasburypark.com or yogabasin.com. Asbury Park Arts Festival: Sept. 25 & 26th The City of Asbury Park will be celebrating their illustrious art scene with the Citywide Arts Festival…. Read More »

Transform Your Bathroom into a Spa-ahhhhhhhh Have you ever been to a spa and said to yourself, “I wish my bathroom at home felt like this.” Well, getting the spa experience at home is easier than you think. Susan Ciambrone, Showroom Manager for The Showroom at Atlantic Plumbing Supply, has innovative but simple ideas for… Read More »

Gardening tips for late summer Keep re-seeding your vegetable garden, to reap a bounty of Fall and Winter rewards: We have been sowing that half-thimble-full of lettuce seeds almost every week — some mesclun, a few varieties of leaf-lettuce and a beautiful, dark pink, heat-resistant  butter-head variety. We’ve also been putting in a short row… Read More »

By Lynn Nottage Directed by Seret Scott September 21 – October 10, 2010 Red Bank, NJ—Two River Theater Co. is proud to present Intimate Apparel, a powerful and moving play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, directed by Seret Scott. Set in New York, at the turn of the last century, Intimate Apparel follows Esther, an African-American seamstress,… Read More »