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A Foodie State
The Psychology of Food...
The other night we were out to dinner with friends and I coined a new phrase. Or so I thought. After some teasing ...
A Little Joe
Marc Martel - Finding ...
A friend of mine is poised to become “the NEW Freddie Mercury” in the Queen Extravaganza, created by t...
All About SP/F Sports
Winter Sports Update
Sport: Wrestling Final Record: 21-3 The Scotch Plains/ Fanwood wrestling team, led by junior heavyweight, ...
Art In Your Home
Beautiful Art on a Budget
Giclée printing is a terrific way for people to afford beautiful art for their homes, while at the same tim...
Arts & Entertainment Guest Column
CRDA Approves $6.1 Mil...
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board today took action on key initiatives to bring a new Atl...
Beauty Rx
Treat Melasma
Many treatments for various skin conditions require patients to visit their health specialist more than once for f...
Because I Said So
Vote to Approve Liquor...
Moms are a force to be reckoned with. Advertisers focus on the buying power of moms as their targ...
Biz Buzz
Communication Etiquett...
Why not welcome 2012 with a good first impression? It’s the New Year, so why not start the year with the goa...
Blended
Let's Talk About Autis...
A five-minute ride home from a Saturday afternoon basketball game turned into a fascinating exchange about autism....
Brain Fitness 101
LearningRx Warren Take...
Here are a few of our favorite breakthroughs and news stories from 2011: Brain training in schools. The Na...
Broadway Banter
Sister Act the Musical...
Sister Act the Musical: a Divine Comedy on the Great White Way. Everyone remembers the 1992 classic...
Business and Finance Guest Column
Hiring an Employee: Wh...
Since opening your business you have been chief cook and bottle washer. You have now decided that you need t...
Career Rx
Don't Settle
Careers are evolving for many of us. Some of us who are employed either love or are dissatisfied with our work. Th...
Cinema Update
Review of DON'T BE AFR...
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is a remake of a 1973 TV movie. I must confess I have never seen the original telefilm. B...
Claudia's Kitchen
Mini Banana Muffins
The success of truly flavorful banana muffins is using ripe, spotted bananas. The last banana or two nobody ...
Coffin's Corner for Education
Public Charter School ...
History and Background This policy crit...
Common Ground
The Shortest Day
I have a distinct memory of sitting in my fourth grade classroom, studying geography. We were learning about...
Cultured Bohemian
Putting the "cycle" in...
Ever since I've started to write about antiques, garage sales and flea market finds, I've met several inte...
Dad in the Box
Super Numerology
Super Bowl XLVI is upon us! Depending on your understanding of Roman Numerals, this contest could be Super B...
Dealing with Disasters
Broken Water Heater Ca...
Last year, we heard from homeowners with water rushing into their basement. They thought it was their sump pump. ...
Divorce Done Well.
REACT – The Five Facto...
Say you have already decided to get divorced, and you know you need to hire a mediator. How do you get...
Elefante on Entertainment
Spring Musical Feature...
It’s the storm, not you, that’s bound to blow away. These lyrics from “Hold On,” the e...
Environmentally Speaking
Books and the Environm...
True confession: I love my Kindle. Especially when we travel, having books on the small, convenient Kindle lighten...
Eric Live On The Air
1-on-1 Interview With ...
Eric Live On The Air caught up with up and coming rapper, Majic to discuss his start in the industry and his inspi...
Everything's Personal, Nothing's Sacred
Why Should a Woman Be ...
Why can't a woman be more like a man?" sings Professor Higgins in the musical "My Fair Lady". C...
Fit is the New Thin
12 Steps to Weight Los...
It’s the New Year and time to recommit to getting fit for 2012. Here are the Top 12 Ways to Lose Weight and ...
Food & Wine Guest Column
Wine of the Week: Amaz...
Winery: Saronsberg Grape: Shiraz Vintage: 2010 Area:...
Food & Wine Travel Journal
Introduction to Umbria
Umbria, is a landlocked region which, due to its geographical location and climate, makes it easy to understand wh...
Four Wheeled Advice
Tire Pressure Monitori...
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system on a vehicle that monitors the air pressure in th...
Framed
What Makes Summit Special
In Summit we are blessed with many good things. We are very lucky to have fine people here in town and it...
From Your Mayors
Welcome to Scotch Plains!
I’m very pleased to welcome The Alternative Press to Scotch Plains. I have always felt that the best k...
From the Editor: Suzanne Reeds
Religion Is Love First...
I spent an hour with two interesting and intelligent women this morning. It reminded me of how much we need other ...
From the Good Neighbor, Arlette Cascella
New Teen Drivers
Learning to drive is a classic rite of passage for any young person, but along with the excitement and the freedom...
Gino's Journal
Trains, Buses and Mall...
January has been a fun and very busy month for me and the kids at ECLC’s special needs school. We got to rid...
Green Guest Opinion Column
Consider the Impact of...
The U.S. Green Business Council recently reported that single-family homes are responsible for a little over 20 pe...
Guest Column
The 'President’s Commi...
Comments continue to come in response to my recent article, espousing that a variety of residential settings e ava...
Health & Wellness Guest Column
Calcium Scoring Detect...
A relatively new technology in cardiovascular medicine, cardiac calcium scoring is a highly accurate way to detect...
Helpful Hints for Homeowners
The Importance of the ...
When a house is under contract for sale, the buyer will usually retain the services of a home inspection company t...
Home & Garden Guest Column
Creating Your Own Pers...
One of the greatest luxuries we can have, and the most elusive to find, is time for ourselves. Nearly every minute...
House Calls
Back to the Table: Cel...
Changing Seasons…Homecoming, Fall Harvest and Family Gatherings …What does this mean for the Arc...
How to Stay Young
Introducing "How to St...
Good afternoon, My name is Dr. Todd Cunningham, D.C. and I am a treating Chiropractor at New Providence Chirop...
In the Schools Guest Column
Parent Asks For A Retu...
Some of you may be aware of a controversial book that has parents concerned in Westfield. This book, The Absolutel...
Insurance Insights
If Something Happens, ...
You may have more valuable possessions than you realize – jewelry, furs, artwork, oriental rugs and collecti...
Internet Insights
What Does Your Busines...
In the last few days, I've asked several business owners the following question: "Why does your bus...
It's About Time
The Beloved = Joy!
“when you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet.” ~Stanislaw Le...
Kaplan on Your Money
Taxes: Being Smart Ami...
The tax guessing game continues because some proposed 2013 tax changes may – or may not --go into effect . C...
Kids First
PANDAS, PITANS, AND PA...
This is the second part of an article about a controversial illness, which states that certain common childhood in...
LCJSMS Panther Pulse
Being a Teacher is a P...
As a student, and seeing how students behave, it can be difficult to imagine why someone would want to become a te...
Life and Remembrance
A Trail of Love Left b...
On April 19, 2011 my son Michael was a passenger in a single car accident. Unfortunately his injuries resulted in ...
Lindabury Legal Corner
Now Might Be The Time ...
On or before February 1st, property owners will be receiving a postcard from their local tax assessor informing th...
Livingston Community Corner
Importance of Snow Rem...
We have been very lucky so far with a mild winter, but snow fall is inevitable and the question of snow removal be...
Lots to Love at the Y
Open House/Free Member...
Open House Week is Planned at Berkeley Heights YMCA Monday, February 27 to Friday, March 2, the Berkeley Heigh...
Main Street Musings
Age is Just a Number
As a mother of three, my days are normally consumed by the three “S”’s—schlepping, schlepp...
Mindful Mommy
Three Weeks In....
I was scheduled for an induction on January 27th but my baby girl had other plans. I went into labor at 10pm...
Monday with Millicent
Where to Go and What t...
Delight Your Sweetheart On Thursday, February 9th, from 7:30 to 9:30, your favorite man will be enjoying Men&rsq...
Multicultural Mom
Ecology or Social Isol...
In the first manic weeks of my son’s entry into middle school, I’ve been anxiously waiting for him at ...
New Carolina Cuisine
Getting to Love Kale
Sauteed Kale with Shallots and Malt Vinegar Reduction Makes 6 to 8 servings ¼ cup extra virgin oliv...
Note to Self
Protecting Your Assets...
Regardless of whether this year goes down in history as being the time in which the recession officially ended, ou...
On Millicent's Menu
Pairings palate + plat...
During the year 2004, Carol Murphy-Clyne and Vincent Clyne bid farewell to their oh-so-popular relationship with C...
On The Road
The Great Cupcake Ques...
The name “Supreme” in Supreme Bakery says it all in terms of everything about the excellence of the ba...
POSITIVELY! Public Relations
The New Power of Publi...
Savvy public relations professionals and business people alike understand the significance of the one-two punch th...
Pigskins, Pucks and Picks
The Golden Age Of The ...
In today’s NFL, you’d think that offenses would be at a disadvantage. Not only are de...
Practical Wellness
Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast of Champions We all know we should eat a "good breakfast". Most us can still hear the voic...
Real Estate Today Guest Column
Home Buying Checklist:...
Once you've made the decision to buy a home, it's time to start thinking about what comes next. Ever...
Saving Our Planet
Global Warming Approac...
The path our planet has taken in its trip through time has reached an ominous fork, one path leading to climate di...
Savory Spice Secrets
Seasoning’s Greetings ...
We’re really looking forward to all of the fun that the holidays bring. This is one of our favorite ti...
School Sports Guest Column
Kent Place Athletics D...
Kent Place School had a tremendous weekend in athletics. Varsity Soccer defeated Oak Knoll in round 2 of the Union...
Sleeping Naked After 40
The 5 Top Romantic, Se...
Hiding under your winter coat is only going to work for another few weeks. When the warm weather comes and it'...
Social Media Success
What To Do When You Ha...
Have you ever received a LinkedIn invitation from someone you KNOW you are already connected to? Have you ev...
Styling with Mel
An Outsider's View of ...
It is time again for New York’s Fashion Week. While most of us are dreaming of a glorious spring and awaitin...
The Conscious Plate
A Conscious Guide to a...
Over the years of being working parent who loves to eat a good nourishing meal at the end of a busy day, I've ...
The Mommy's Review
The Mommy’s Review – G...
Inspired by The Zero Waste Home (http://www.thezerowastehome.com), who you may have seen on tv recently, and even ...
The State We're In
Stink bugs remind us w...
Ask any biologist and they’ll tell you that invasive species stink. In the case of the Brown Marmorated Stin...
There's No Place Like Home
Does Mom Need Help?
Especially after the holidays we receive many calls from anxious family members with concerns for their elder...
Uncommon Sense
No Free Flights
I thought I would take advantage of a "free trip" to Miami using frequent flier points. I learned,...
Welcome to Fanwood, TheAlternativePress.com
Welcome to Fanwood, Th...
I would like to personally offer my best wishes to our own Fanwood resident, Mindy Scarlett, for much success as s...
Winespeak
Beer 101: Part 1: Ale...
Beer has become the "new wine" of late, and it's easy to see why. The advent of "craft br...
Social Media Success
What To Do When You Ha...
Have you ever received a LinkedIn invitation from someone you KNOW you are already connected to? Have you ev...
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