Food + Beverage

Sprinkle Joy: Holiday Sugar Cookies to Share the Cheer

A sweet family recipe perfect for gifting, snacking, and spreading holiday magic! Article and Photography by Garden State City Lifestyle The holidays are all about togetherness, laughter and a little sugar-induced happiness. Few things capture that spirit better than baking cookies, filling the house with irresistible aromas and sharing sweet treats with neighbors, friends and family. These festive sugar cookies are soft, chewy and covered in colorful sprinkles — perfect for gift-giving or...

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Feeling the Music

Immaculata teen earns a patent at 16 with a music-inspired invention for the deaf and hard of hearing Article by Lauren Lovallo | Photography by Liz Polo - Havana Photography Most teenagers can’t say they earned a patent by 16. Then again, Jack Falcone, a Martinsville resident, isn’t like most teens. The Immaculata High School student has a knack for the extraordinary, driven by a desire to make the world better. In July, Falcone was granted a U.S. patent for the Sound Glove , a wearable...

Travel

A Very Boston Holiday

Pack the car, grab your besties, and let the no fuss weekend unfold. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by InterContinental Boston Want the weekend escape without dealing with the airport? Forget TSA lines and lost luggage — this trip is trunk-packed, playlist-ready and friendship-fueled. For us, the perfect girls’ getaway was Boston — a drive-in, park-it escape with waterfront views, spa time we could actually sneak away to and dinner just an elevator ride from our room. Friday...

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Generations of Holiday Cheer

The Peterson Family Christmas Tree Farm Tradition Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Peterson Farm The Peterson family loves being part of family traditions — and memories. As the owners of Peterson Farm in Flemington, John Peterson Jr., his son, Matthew, and grandson, Jake, have spent decades watching families select their perfect Christmas trees year after year. “I’ve seen families coming out year after year as a tradition. People come as little kids and are still coming with their...