Tag: holiday

By Judy O’Gorman Alvarez FILE PHOTO This week many families will display their menorahs, a prominent symbol of...

BY JUDY O’GORMAN ALVAREZ ELIZABETH WULFHORST Shops, restaurants and other small businesses look forward to Small Business Saturday...

Worried about supply chain issues as you shop for holiday gifts? Put those shipping fears to rest by shopping local this season. Whether you are looking for a hostess gift, a stocking stuffer or a one-of-a-kind surprise for family and friends, think Made in Monmouth for the holidays. One of the county’s best programs for creators, artisans and small businesses, Made in Monmouth is sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and organized by the county’s Division of Economic Development. A dedicated website lists all the participating vendors with contact information. Many of these makers sell their wares through Etsy, Facebook or their own website, but some only sell at craft shows and pop-up events, like the Mini Made in Monmouth show coming up Dec. 4 in Manalapan. All makers are based in Monmouth County, though, so most are happy to coordinate pickup. More information on each of these artisans – and many, many more – can be found in the vendor directory on the Made in Monmouth website at madeinmonmouth.com.

After a certain age it’s inappropriate to trick-or-treat (or so I’ve been told). But you’re never too old for Halloween treats to celebrate the fiendishly fun holiday. 

Monmouth University music industry graduate Dan Amato released a self-produced, five-song Christmas EP during the pandemic with a little help from friends.

The Atlantic Highlands First Aid and Safety Squad managed to hold its annual Santa Runs this year, with added safety precautions.

People turned out in record numbers Thanksgiving weekend at the Fir Farm to get a live Christmas tree, a change from...

Explore new beverages that pair well with a multitude of dishes and are, for the most part, reasonably priced.

Customers can purchase a Christmas tree for a military family through Trees for Troops until Dec. 9.

Make chocolate truffles, a simple confection which benefits greatly from the addition of alcohol.