Virtually Fit

As we discussed in a recent SNJ Today cover story, “Takeout Only,” businesses are clearly suffering while trying to wade through the murky waters of our current health emergency. Some establishments have closed their doors permanently, some are shuttered for the time-being, while others have attempted to maintain business operations on a part-time basis. To

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Sale by Owner

Let’s talk a little about the homeowner who chooses to sell on their own. I am a Real Estate Agent. I sell houses. So of course I recommend that you list your home with me. But let me give you the Top 20 reasons why For Sale By Owner (or FSBO) is a bad idea.

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Fran LoBiondo

Week 4

Here we are in Coronavirus Shutdown: Week 4. We have puzzles, paints, crayons, coloring books, books, balls and some toys. They entertain our Greg, who is autistic, for short spans of time, but there are more hours to fill up in a day. Last week, I asked my daughter to stay with her brother while

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Ordering In

While many restaurants and local eateries have closed their doors for dine-in service, takeout and delivery have become the new norm for many. And according to a recent survey from TopCashback.com, 35 percent of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery than they were a month ago. Here are seven tips to help

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Proper Pruning

If you are like most homeowners, you need to prune trees, shrubs, bushes and other plants in your yard from time to time. But do you know which tool is best suited for each particular job? Experts say that choosing tools wisely is key to maximizing beauty, and minimizing damage to plants. There are a

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Inbound Marketing

Inbound marketing—it’s a term you’ve likely heard of, but what does it re-ally mean? With so many avenues of marketing available, sometimes it’s hard to keep track. Inbound marketing refers to a technique of drawing customers to a product through a balance of content marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization and branding. So, how

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Estell Brothers

The death in 1839 of John Estell III, founder of Estellville Glassworks in Weymouth Township, resulted in the business being turned over to his son Daniel. One year later, Daniel’s brother, John Estell IV, became a partner in the company as the glass factory thrived, employing as many as 80 workers by 1844, according to

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Historic Gems

Last year one of our articles introduced readers to the 142-mile NJ Bayshore Heritage Byway, along with all its spurs. This is one of eight such routes in the state, with those in southern New Jersey including both the aforementioned and the Pine Barrens Byway. The Bayshore Heritage Byway (BHB) traverses a rich mosaic of

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