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Local Residents Urged to be Alert as Home Burglaries Increase

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:50:58 +0000

Whether it’s due to an increase in incidents, reporting, or general awareness, it seems that home and car burglaries are on the rise in our area. Which towns have seen the most action? In Monmouth County, Manalapan has seen several burglaries across the township. Manalapan Patch reports thefts in homes along Rt. 33, Rt. 9 [...]

Easy Summer Dinner Ideas

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:25:52 +0000

Figuring out what to make for dinner is annoying. It’s especially annoying when it’s too hot to turn on the oven and the threat of severe thunderstorms rules out grilling. Here’s a few ideas to try with the family tonight: As with most of my ‘recipes’ it’s all about using what you like and what [...]

Heat Wave Burning Through New Jersey Wallets — Tips to Save Cash

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:41:15 +0000

It’s summertime at the Jersey Shore, and of course we expect it to be hot this time of year. Have you noticed your wallet sweating right along with you? We have some tips to help. With our third heat wave of the summer upon us, this is the 16th day in Jersey with temperatures above [...]

Kids' Room a Mess? This Should Help!

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:56:42 +0000

Moms, are you sick of looking at your kids’ messy rooms? Bed never made? Toys all over the place? Clothes balled up on the floor? If you’re at the end of your rope, take a deep breath, and keep reading…this will get them to clean.I’m a mess of a human being, and pretty much always [...]

The Key To A Good Meal [STUFF GRANDPA SAYS/AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:20:38 +0000

Well, if you missed it last week, I introduced you to my Grandpa with his thoughts on baseball.

This week we're talking the key to a good meal...and I realize that my status as the Point's Resident Lush may have something to do with the genes!

Local Pollen Alert In Effect: Tips For Jersey Shore Allergy Sufferers [LIST]

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:36:37 +0000

It's a beautiful time of year at the Jersey Shore...temps are rising, birds are chirping, everything's in bloom...which means if you suffer from allergies, like me, it's not always easy to enjoy it.

With pollen levels near the max, here are some basic tips to get through allergy season.

Protect Your Privacy! Delete Your Google History Now

Matt Ryan — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:59 +0000

Google switched to their new privacy policy which allows them to gather and store personal information. This information will be used to create an online profile for your Gmail and YouTube accounts. It’s shocking what information will be used, but after the jump we’ll show you how to delete your history and protect your privacy. [...]

Win 'Words With Friends' Everytime [VIDEO/POLL]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:42:55 +0000

There are many keys to winning ‘Words With Friends.’ Sure, a 60,000 word vocabulary would be helpful but we’ve got some tips that will help you win every time (without cheating.) It’s all about strategy. Check out these tips: 2 & 3 Letter Words One of the simplest ways to build your strategy is to [...]