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Santa's Official Live Reindeer Cam [VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:01:37 +0000

Getting a live view of Santa’s headquarters at the North Pole is now a click away! St. Nick has a webcam setup at his home so you and the kids can catch a glimpse of the reindeer anytime. Santa comes out to feed his friends at 11AM, 6PM and 9PM. Plus, you never know when [...]

Thanksgiving Event Planned for Displaced Families

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:40:51 +0000

So many families have been displaced by Hurricane Sandy and with Thanksgiving just around the corner (it’s only a week away! Ack!) one local resident wants those in need to have a chance to enjoy the holiday. Stephanie Salardino has organized Thanksgathering, set for Wednesday, November 21 at 5 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach [...]

Jersey Shore Residents Celebrate – and Ignore – Columbus Day

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:32:07 +0000

It’s Columbus Day, when we celebrate the Italian-born man who discovered the Western Hemisphere. Or do we? This day has become a bit controversial, not because some are working while some are home, but because many believe the holiday is politically incorrect. Christopher Columbus’ introduction of the ‘new world’ to Europeans led to the eventual [...]

Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with Facebook

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:08:14 +0000

It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day. (Yar!) We have an easy and fun way for you to celebrate. Go on Facebook and scroll to the bottom of the page. You should see on the right side a list of words under the Facebook copyright that say ‘English,’ ‘Privacy,’ ‘Terms,’ ‘Help,’ ‘Cookies,’ etc. Click on [...]

The 5 Most Difficult People To Holiday Shop For

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:07:30 +0000

Don't let him fool you, Santa's got a tough gig. It sounds simple enough…bring happiness to people all over the world in the form of gifts. Until you realize that you also have to figure out what to buy for all of them. Here's hoping you don't have to deal with any of these: Miguel [...]

Why Christmas Music Seems Wrong When It's 72 Degrees Out

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:17:50 +0000

I hate winter. The cold, the snow, the darkness…it’s the worst. If I could live anywhere in the world…it would probably be San Diego. Why? It’s pretty much 75 and sunny all year round. Sounds pretty perfect to me! But after getting a taste of that today, I wonder if I might actually ENJOY winter. [...]

Left Lane Hogs And Other Annoying Driving Habits

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:10:54 +0000

Tomorrow marks the busiest travel day of the year. According to AAA, 42.5 million Americans will be hitting the road to get to their Thanksgiving Day destinations. Before you pack up the car, though, make sure you're not

Christmas Lights Already? It's Too Soon!

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:18:22 +0000

While driving home one night recently, I saw a brightly lit house from the road, and as I got closer, sure enough…it was Christmas lights. This wasn’t a big project that someone was getting a start on either. This was a fully completed Christmas light display. In October. It’s not even Halloween yet!! What is [...]