Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Today is New Year's Day. Here's what's closed.
All federal, state, and local city and town offices are closed. Most banks are closed. All postal offices are closed and mail will not be delivered. There is no household garbage curbside pick-up in East Windsor, Hightstown, or Cranbury on Christmas. Garbage will be picked up on the next regular pickup date in East Windsor and the next day in Hightstown. In Cranbury, Central Jersey Waste and Waste Management will pick up the next day, and Midco Waste will collect on the next scheduled service day. All branches of the Mercer County Library System, including Twin Rivers, Hickory Corner, and Hightstown Memorial branches, as well as the Cranbury public library, will be closed on New Year's Day. Many local businesses are closed to allow their …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Stay in this New Year Eve and celebrate with the kids
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- Sue Kirchner
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Sue Kirchner is a family fun coach and weekly contributor to Patch.com. She created ChocolateCakeClub.com and ChocolateCakeMoments.com, both sites dedicated to helping busy families have more fun together. Sue and her family fun ideas have been featured on TV, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Are you looking to ring in 2013 with some fun for your family? Personally, I prefer to go to bed early and sleep in on New Year’s Day to recover from the Holiday season. My kids however, like the idea of celebrating the arrival of the new year. So, we will party. Since I’m usually running on empty, I’ve put together some fun but easy ideas for staying home and celebrating in your family room with the kids. GENERAL TIPS: Make it a party. Definitely …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.
The pop of the Champagne cork is as much a part of the New Year’s Eve soundtrack as "Auld Lang Syne" and fireworks. The tiny, tickling bubbles evoke celebratory moods. With so many sparkling wines to choose from, picking the best bottle can be daunting. Prices for sparkling wine range from less than $10 to more than $500 per bottle. Keep in mind that while you usually get what you pay for, there are some great options for those of us on a budget. Large “negociant” champagne houses that purchase much of their fruit, such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Roederer, Taittinger, Perrier Jouet and Nicolas Feuillatte, dominate the market. However, in the last decade or so, Champagne from small growers has gained some traction with Champagne …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Got bored kids? Here are some ideas to help keep your kids happy over winter break.
Here are 10 fun ways to keep kids from toddlers to teens entertained and off screens during the upcoming holiday break. TELL US: What do you plan on doing with your kids during winter break? Share in the comments below.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Kwanzaa is celebrated in the United States from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
The seven-day festival of Kwanzaa, which celebrates African-American heritage and culture, starts Wednesday, Dec. 26 and ends Tuesday, Jan. 1. Here are some facts about the week-long holiday. Tell Us: Do you have any facts about Kwanzaa that you would like to share? Please write them in the comments section below. This list was compiled with information from City News Service.
If you got a new smart phone this holiday season, be sure to add these apps to help make life a little easier while you're on the go around town.
A smartphone makes a great gift for yourself or for someone else. But receiving a smartphone is a bit like buying a pet: the fun parts also come with some work and some adjustments. Downloading apps that make life easier and incorporate local information is like training a puppy. It results in less hassle and more fun. The major difference between a smartphone and your computer is that it’s tough to see the whole Internet on that little screen. Apps are simply ways of displaying something you usually do on your computer’s web browser, but in a simpler and more elegant way that makes sense on a little screen. Each app is represented by a small square icon that you touch once to launch its features and functions, whether it be GPS …
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Lots of interesting, fun stuff to do over the Christmas break.
Want to keep the kids entertained during their winter break from school and have some family fun? Explore New Jersey through special museum events throughout the state during the holiday season. These programs are definitely worth the road trip. This list was compiled by the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey. *Dec. 21 thru Jan. 13 - Morris County Victorian Christmas at Acorn Hall The Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall will be having its annual Victorian Christmas. Lavish decorations, including the famous upside down Christmas tree, and an enthralling gift shop filled with wonder. The Morris County Historical Society, founded in 1946, is a member-supported, 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Its headquarters, Acorn …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Tomorrow is Christmas Day. Here's what's closed.
All federal, state, and local city and town offices are closed. Most banks are closed. All postal offices are closed and mail will not be delivered. There is no household garbage curbside pick-up in East Windsor, Hightstown, or Cranbury on Christmas. Garbage will be picked up on the next regular pickup date in East Windsor, and the next day in Hightstown. In Cranbury, Central Jersey Waste and Waste Management will pick up the next day, and Midco Waste will collect on the next scheduled service day. All branches of the Mercer County Library System, including Twin Rivers, Hickory Corner, and Hightstown Memorial branches, will close at 3 p.m. today (Dec. 24) and will remain closed tomorrow, Dec. 25. The Cranbury public library will be closed …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Are you surrounded by a pile of left-over wrapping paper, rolls, tape, scissors, tinsel, and chocolates? Recycle those items and make a traditional British treat.
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- Laura Frisch
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
The Christmas Cracker has been around since it was invented by Tom Smith in England during the 1840's. You may not be familiar with the traditional Christmas treat, but if you have family or friends from the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, you probably grew up with these holiday surprises. In the 1840's Tom Smith, a baker and confectioner, took his family on a trip to France. That is where he first saw Bon Bons, a chocolate covered nut, wrapped in pretty papers. He took this idea home, stuck a love note in them and sold them as chocolates for the ladies. With competition quick on his heals, Smith soon created what we now know as the Christmas Cracker. Originally called "Cosasques" from the sounds of the cossack's whips as they …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Time's running out, but here are holiday hours for some area malls
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Sure, everyone tries to cross off all the items on their Christmas to-do list, but invariably there's going to be some last minute gift you still haven't gotten, or some holiday specialty you somehow forgot. That's where a trip to the mall comes in, one that can fill you with dread thinking of the crowds who all have similar chores on their minds. For the procrastinator in you, Quaker Bridge Mall will be open today from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., and – if you really like to cut it close – you can do some last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bridgewater Commons will be open today through Sunday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
Chris Mays
12:20 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
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