Survival of the most adaptable

Shore Local celebrates 8 years From the Editor Over the weekend, my family and I indulged in a delightful tradition—cracking open fortune cookies after enjoying a Chinese meal. My fortune struck a chord: “Success comes to those who are adaptable.” This simple phrase sparked a lively discussion at our table about who among us was the most adaptable, along with…

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Nurturing your health

From the Editor Like many adults in this world, I wear many hats. I have a closet full of them, including the wife hat, the mother hat, the daughter hat, the caregiver, the writer, the editor, and more. On any given day, I’ll switch between several hats, usually leaving myself depleted at the end of the week. I spend most…

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Jersey Shore shakes off winter quiet: February now buzzing with events & excitement

From the Editor It seems like not long ago, February at the Jersey Shore was filled with dreary days and a community quieted to a hush by the cold weather. In contrast to the frenzy of summer in South Jersey, February is historically one of the slowest months of the year. Times have certainly changed! The off season isn’t quite…

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The Old World and The New World of wine

By David Setley My goal through these articles and in the store has always been to broaden your wine knowledge by introducing you to wines throughout the world. You may have even heard me refer to a wine as being “Old World” or “New World.” It’s a distinction that warrants further discussion. Old World wines are those produced in countries…

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Tips for creating a house hunting checklist

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan Beginning your house-hunting journey can be exciting, but it may also conjure up feelings of uncertainty. Creating a well-thought-out checklist will help you set realistic expectations both financially and personally, and help make the process go as smoothly as possible. Consider using these tips to add to your own house-hunting checklist:   Obtain…

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Sunny: Playing the hand you’re dealt

By Bill Quain This is the fifth week in my “Money, Sunny and Honey” series. Money, sunny and honey are the three categories of your life that you must get right if you want to be successful. Money, the subject of my previous three columns, is easy, right? You need it, and you need a fair amount of it in…

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Create a winter bucket list

Family Corner By Krystle J Bailey It’s that time of the year when the snow is melting, the holidays are long behind us, and everyone is beginning to loathe the onset of the winter blues. Before we know it, spring will have sprung, and the kids will be itching for summer break. As the old saying goes, “The days are…

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Price is everything you give up

By Bill Quain This is the fourth column in my “money, sunny and honey” series, and week three on my favorite topic: Money. Check back over the past few weeks of my Shore Local Newsmagazine columns so you can catch up on the conversation.   Price is more than a tag. When people think about the price of something, they…

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Fiber-what you need to know

By Dr. LaToya Roberts Did you know that people who eat more fiber tend to live longer than those who eat fewer servings per week? The standard American diet consists of a lot of processed meat, fried foods, and refined grains—all of which have little to no fiber, so it isn’t surprising that 95% of Americans don’t consume enough fiber…

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Buying and selling a home at the same time

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan Each real estate transaction comes with its own set of challenges, but buying a home while selling your existing home compounds these challenges. Proper planning and preparation are keys to a successful conclusion for both transactions. Building a great team will help you put together a successful plan for your sale and purchase.…

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Protecting your identity

By Eric Reich It’s important to talk about identity theft and discuss the ways that thieves get your information, what they do with it, and how to protect yourself. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what the real risk factors are vs. the perceived ones. In order to steal your identity, a criminal needs any three components of your ID such…

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