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1 month ago | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael Cagno |Darla Scarduzzio |Danielle Gomes
“Here is a little forest, Whose leaf is ever green; Here is a brighter garden, Where not a frost has been; In its unfading flowers, I hear the bright bee hum, Prithee, my brother, Into my garden come!” —Emily DickinsonAn excerpt from Emily Dickinson's poem "There is Another Sky. " In it, she describes a metaphorical garden, a place of perpetual beauty and warmth, and invites her brother to join her, signifying a desire for connection and comfort in a difficult time.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Danielle Gomes |Michael Cagno |Michael D Bray |Nick Valinote
Like an exclamation mark on a well-crafted sentence, the color black is finding its way into the kitchen story. From fixtures to hardware to cabinetry and beyond, this inky shade is writing its way into kitchen designs in various ways. While black fixtures and finishes have been used in kitchens for nearly a decade, this color is still surging in popularity and finding new creative expressions.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael Cagno
As a child of the 80s, artist Chanelle René spent every summer in West Cape May with her grandparents and loved going to the beach in Cape May, specifically Grant Street Beach. During childhood, she questioned why they always chose this beach, preferring the arcades, mini-golf, and bustling shops closer to the other beaches.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael Cagno |Lisa Simon
Bay Atlantic Symphony’s Holiday Expressions concert is an anticipated annual tradition each December in South Jersey. Lively orchestral music celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah is what concert goers can expect along with some impressive solo performances. The Voces de Corazon children’s choir performs with the Symphony on Saturday in Vineland with the Children’s Choir of Southern New Jersey performing with the orchestra on Sunday in Galloway.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Nick Valinote |Michael Cagno |Danielle Gomes |Molly Golubcow
Holiday Joy And Local DelightsWhat a great fall it has been here in Southern New Jersey. The weather has been so present and enjoyable that it is prolonging our season here to allow for more boating, biking, and outdoor fun. Although fall has been delightful, it’s time to focus on the holidays and the joyous season that awaits. And as our gift to you, we have a great holiday issue that we have prepared for your pleasure.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Robin Stoloff |Michael Cagno |Danielle Gomes |Molly Golubcow
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” the famous holiday song proclaims. Holiday lights twinkle, music fills the air, and family and friends gather for celebrations. But for many, the holiday season isn't so wonderful. It can be a time when sadness, stress, or loneliness arises. If this sounds like you, you're not alone. Around 64% of people with mental health conditions report that the holidays worsen their symptoms. It's easy to see why.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Thomas Reynolds |Michael Cagno |Danielle Gomes |Molly Golubcow
Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. Defer Income To Next YearConsider opportunities to defer income to 2025, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to defer a year-end bonus or delay the collection of business debts, rents, and payments for services. Doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next year.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Molly Golubcow |Michael Cagno |Danielle Gomes |Darla Scarduzzio
Holiday 2024 — Atlantic — Places Discover the inspiring story behind the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a local nonprofit that has rescued and rehabilitated over 6,200 marine animals in New Jersey since 1978. From dolphins and seals to whales and sea turtles, this dedicated team works tirelessly to protect our ocean’s wildlife.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Danielle Gomes |Michael Cagno |Molly Golubcow |Darla Scarduzzio
The secret is out, having an organized home is good for you! In fact, according to the National Institute for Health in a study conducted by Sandra J. E. Langeslag for the University of Missouri, organization elicits pleasant feelings and decreases anxiety. These findings have been corroborated in several studies.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray |Michael Cagno |Danielle Gomes |Molly Golubcow
Greetings and happy fall/winter! I’m excited about the change in the season and all that it brings, especially with food and wine. We have a great series of Q&A questions in this issue. As always, if there’s anything left unanswered, please reach out to me using my email below. Wine Q&A (Q4 2024)Are single vineyard wines better or worse than blends? Itdepends on personal preference and the context of the wine.
