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...

Travel

A Cape May Christmas

Spend a magical long weekend in one of America’s top Christmas towns, just two hours from Somerset County Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Cape May Tourism Outside of the North Pole, there is one destination that simply lives the Christmas Spirit — and it’s in New Jersey, just a little over two hours from where you live.  Anyone who has visited the Victorian wonderland that is Cape May can understand how beautiful the historic homes embellished with intricately carved “gingerbread”...

Life + Culture

When Holidays Feel Different

Supporting a Loved One with Memory Loss Article by Patti Zielinski Although the holiday season brings joy to many, it can add stress for families of people with memory loss. Shannon King, executive director of Arden Courts in West Orange, which provides specialized care for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, recommends that relatives research the disease before planning holiday visits. This is especially important for family members traveling to see a loved one whose changes they...

Event Planning + Services

Local Magic

What to do in December Article by Garden State City Lifestyle | Photography by Holiday Candlelight Tour, Turtle Back Zoo, Dickens Village December in the Oranges brings lights, concerts and after-hours tours—with most events walkable in town centers and close to transit. Here’s what’s on the calendar and where to check for updates. In West Orange, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s Holiday Lights Spectacular returns as a nightly draw. While the county posts full hours closer to the season...