Safety

New Jersey Events – Bradley Beach Lobsterfest 2018

Bradley Beach is Proud to Present

The 10th Annual Lobsterfest!

Two Days of Lobster Fun in the Sun

FOR FREE

The Bradley Beach, NJ Lobsterfest 2018

(Sponsored by The Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Borough of Bradley Beach, The Passion Group, WRAT Radio, The Asbury Park Press, Honda Universe, Galaxy Toyota, Thunder 106.3 / Fun 107.1 / B98.5 (Press communications), GEICO, I Love NY)

Saturday, June 23rd, 2014

From 11am-8pm

&

Sunday, June 24th, 2014

From 11am – 6pm

Looking for New Jersey Summer Fun Activities?

Looking for those New Jersey Summer Fun Activities to be Local?

Looking For New Jersey Summer Activities that are FREE!?!?

Well Look No Further

Before The Fun Activities of July 4th, 2018

Make Sure You Get Your Lobster Grub On!

Saturday, June 23rd 2018

From 11am – 8pm

&

Sunday, June 24th, 2018

From 11am – 6pm

500 Ocean Avenue

Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

HOSTED By the Bradley Beach

Chamber of Commerce

AND IT’S FREE!!!

Looking for a way to have Summer Time Fun

For Free!

Check Out Bradley Beach! Spend the day in the sun and the sand and enjoy the New Jersey Shore. Then take a walk on the boardwalk and get some of the best food New Jersey has to offer. With the Freshest food, like:

Lobster Rolls

Lobster Dinners

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Oysters

Clams

Shrimp Galore (prepared all kinds of ways)

Or

HUGE Beer and Wine Garden

& Other Family Food (Not Limited to Just Seafood)

180 Craft and Specialty Vendors for you To Choose From

Also Great Activities for the whole Family

Like Face Painting, Enormous Water slide, Rides, Live Music, DJ Playing Requests and Sand Art

Also a ton of great vendors with all kinds of fun items for sale

Like Salt Water Taffy, Knick Knacks, Swimwear, Clothing and hand made items only found at the Jersey Shore

Enjoy all this New Jersey Summer Time Fun while strolling along the Oceanfront Boardwalk

For More Information on the Bradley Beach Lobsterfest

Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce:

732-869-1020

732-897-1111

Email Tiffany: Tiffany@thepassiongroup.com

Or Check Out Their Facebook Page HERE:

Lobesterfest 2018 Facebook Page

(The Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Borough of Bradley Beach, The Passion Group, WRAT Radio, The Asbury Park Press , Honda Universe, Galaxy Toyota, Thunder 106.3 / Fun 107.1 / B98.5 (Press communications), GEICO, I Love NY)

The 10th Annual Bradley Beach Lobster Fest

Saturday, June 23rd, 2018

From 11:00am – 8:00 pm

&

Sunday, June 24th, 2018

From 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Or Visit the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page By Clicking HERE:

Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page

For More Information on THIS or Anything Else About

New Jersey Summer Fun

Contact Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

481 Memorial Parkway

Metuchen, NJ 08840

Office – 732-549-1998

Cell – 732-910-1682

Email – debkerr@kw.com

Website – debkerr.com

Get Pre-Approved TODAY!!!

New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

New Year’s Eve 2018 in North Jersey

New Year’s Eve 2018 in Central Jersey

New Year’s Eve 2018 in Jersey Shore

New Year’s Eve 2018 in South Jersey

North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey

Presented By

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

Get Pre-Approved TODAY!

Thanksgiving 2017 – 11 Thanksgiving Life Hacks to Make Your Holiday Easier

11 Thanksgiving Life Hacks to Make Your Holiday Easier

We all love Thanksgiving. It’s a great day to relax, eat, drink, watch football, and spend time with loved ones (and even not so loved ones). But if your the host of the holiday, it can be quite stressful. It’s a lot to worry about: Is the turkey cooked correctly? Are the mashed potatoes fluffy? Did the pies cook evenly? Where are those recipes?

It’s enough to make, even the most relaxed person, stress to the point of shaking

Well, we are here to help! Look no further than the Kerr team to make your Thanksgiving as Painless and flowing with ease as possible with these

11 Thanksgiving Life Hacks to Make Your Holiday Easier

1.) Ambiance

This is step one. Before you cook anything, plan ahead and make your guests feel welcome. And just because you want things to look nice, doesn’t mean you have to break the bank.

	Use pine cones from the yard, cook them on a cooking sheet in the oven for about 20 minutes on 400 degrees, to remove undesirables that have made the pine cones their home, and arrange them on a simple serving tray, or surround a glass covered candle, as a center piece for your Thanksgiving table.
Set the mood for your guests by setting up your own candle design. Use a simple glass, or buy one from a local warehouse store for extremely cheap, it doesn’t have to be amazing, you’re not opening a bar, just lighting a candle. Put un-popped popcorn kernels on the sides of the glass to give it a cool feel. Wrap a bow around it for added charm.
	Use a pumpkin as a wine cooler. If you decide to make pumpkin pie from scratch, don’t discard the pumpkin itself. Line the interior with plastic wrap, fill it with ice, then place a few bottles of wine, depending on the size of the pumpkin, to give your guests a cute twist on their drinks!

2.) Recipes

One of the hardest parts of thanksgiving that you can’t fix is space. Your counter can only hold so many items before it is full of stuff. Don’t clutter it with big, or even small, cookbooks. You don’t have room for THAT!

Plan ahead. Print out recipes before, or copy them, and tape them to your cabinet doors. This will not only save space, but keep the recipe eye level, so you can refer to it with ease.

3.) Pre-Cut

Aside from space, another thing we can’t help is time. You can’t make more of it, but you can manage it to perfection. One of those things you can do is prep your meal by cutting your vegetables either the day before or the night before and put them in plastic sandwich bags. Do it to a precise level by splitting them up into separate bags and label them with the dish they are for. We are not all Gordon Ramsey in the kitchen, and able to cut veggies and such in one fail swoop. Take your time, don’t hurt yourself, and save it for later. Your fingers will thank you.

4.) Clean Your Potatoes with a Dishwasher

Mashed potatoes are a staple at Thanksgiving. If you have a large group of people coming, make washing potatoes an ease by washing them in the dishwasher (no soap). This will not only make it easy to clean them, but it makes peeling them a breeze. Another tip to skin them, is boil the potatoes for a little bit, then throw them in ice water. The drastic change in temperature will shock the skin and make peeling a breeze.

5.) More Potatoes

As discussed earlier, potatoes are delicious, but so time consuming. Remove that task by cooking the potatoes in a slow cooker, or at the very least, keep them warm in a crock pot. You’ll have a whole other burner for gravy (or whatever). Also, use a little bit of baking powder, this will make the potatoes even fluffier.

6.) Use Your Coolers

Again, space is key to an organized meal. Don’t use up valuable real estate in your fridge on cans of soda, wine, water, or whatever. Use your coolers. This will keep the drinks cold, while keeping the guests out of your way and hot items off their shirts. Also, if you plan on making corn, a cooler can be used quite well to cook it. Though it keeps things quite cold, it can also keep things hot. Put the ears of corn at the bottom and boil a kettle of water. Then just dump the boiling water on the corn and let physics work.

7.) Use a Coffee Thermos to Keep Gravy Warm

Again, time is key! Make your gravy beforehand and use a typical coffee thermos to keep it warm. If it works for coffee, it’ll work for gravy. Plus everyone will be impressed, and you’ll look like a culinary MacGyver. (To be an extra wiz in the kitchen, add some soy sauce to the gravy. It really adds a great kick!)

8.) Make Pies Easy

Listen, we all love pie. But it can be a hassle. Here’s a couple easy tricks to help you:

	Make your pie shell early, then freeze it. It will save not only time, but the pie will maintain its shape better in the oven. This will free up time later on.
Weigh down your pie crust with rice, beans, or even loose change. Just wrap the crust in napkins, or plastic wrap, or even aluminum foil.
	To give your pie the perfect riveting around the outside of the pie crust, use an old necklace to give that perfect indentation. I recommend an old necklace, so you don’t ruin your Sunday’s best.

9.) Perfect Stuffing

To avoid a mess, use a cupcake tray to cook your stuffing. This, not only portions out the stuffing equally among your guests, but this gives it the perfect amount of browning to the stuffing, while it cooks in the oven.

10.) Use a Wine Glass to Cut Biscuits

Use an older wine glass to cut biscuits out of your dough. I’d say an older glass, just in case you put too much pressure and break the glass. But doing this will give your biscuits uniformity and make the cutting a breeze.

11.) The Turkey

The Turkey is the centerpiece of this meal. There are several ways that you can spruce up the turkey, or save it if your like me.

Take a Look:

	Ice Down Your Turkey before cooking it to keep it from drying out. Believe it or not, this works. Cook the breast at a slightly lower temperature, this will solve the problem of the white meat cooking faster than the dark.
Slow the cook the turkey overnight to save the oven space. Yes, you can. And yes, this will make your Thanksgiving feel infinitely easier. Pop the bird in the oven the evening before and wake up to a nearly completed Thanksgiving feast.
	DIY Aluminum Foil Roasting Rack. The point of a rack is to hold your bird above the pan so heat can circulate evenly. Who says it has to be made of wire or cost a lot of money? If you don’t have the store-bought variety, crumple some sheets of foil into thick ropes and wrap them in coils on the bottom of your pan. Or go biodegradable and place the bird on a bed of halved onions, carrots and celery.

Ice Down Your Turkey before cooking it to keep it from drying out. Believe it or not, this works. Cook the breast at a slightly lower temperature, this will solve the problem of the white meat cooking faster than the dark.

Slow the cook the turkey overnight to save the oven space. Yes, you can. And yes, this will make your Thanksgiving feel infinitely easier. Pop the bird in the oven the evening before and wake up to a nearly completed Thanksgiving feast.

Thanksgiving 2017 in New Jersey

DIY Aluminum Foil Roasting Rack. The point of a rack is to hold your bird above the pan so heat can circulate evenly. Who says it has to be made of wire or cost a lot of money? If you don’t have the store-bought variety, crumple some sheets of foil into thick ropes and wrap them in coils on the bottom of your pan. Or go biodegradable and place the bird on a bed of halved onions, carrots and celery.

Use Chicken Broth as a Revive Your Turkey. Overcooked the bird? Before you spirit that platter of dried-out breast meat to the table, drizzle it with a little warm chicken broth. It’ll help moisten the meat and add flavor. This is also a good trick for perking up slices that have gone from room temp to cold.
	Cook white meat and dark meat separately. Never, never let dry breast meat happen to you. Check out this helpful video that shows exactly how to break down a turkey into parts, then cook separately with recipes like Butter-Roasted Turkey Breast and Braised Turkey Thighs.
Measuring Cup As a Fat Separator. The secret to great gravy is skimmed — not greasy — pan drippings. If you’re without a fat separator, pour your drippings into a large heatproof measuring cup and pop it in the freezer. As the drippings cool, the fat will rise to the top and solidify, making it easy to skim off with a spoon.

NOW!

All that’s left is time to feast.

For Clean Up, the best advice I can give, clean as you go. It’ll save up so much more time and leave you more space to cook.

And, as Always:

Presented by:

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

Get PreApproved TODAY!

Guide to Halloween 2017 in New Jersey – North Jersey

Guide to Halloween 2017 in New Jersey

Halloween 2017 in Central Jersey

Halloween 2017 at the Jersey Shore

Halloween 2017 in South Jersey

Halloween 2017 in New Jersey Home

North Jersey

Events based on a scary scale from (Family Fun) to (Very Scary)

Poe’s Phantoms

37 E. Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ 07401

Six Tales Written By One America’s Greatest Writers, Performed by Actors and Storytellers, in a lantern-lit Historic John Fell House. Ages 8 and up.

Tickets: $20.00, $18.00 for Students and Seniors

When: Friday October 20th, 2017 & Saturday October 21st, 2017 7pm-7:45pm, 7:45pm-8:30pm and 8:30pm – 9:15pm

Poe’s Phantoms Website Click HERE

Tranquility Farms

10 Tranquility Farm Lane, Andover, NJ 07821

Fun For All Ages, Including: Cornmaze, Hayride to Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Launchers, Petting Zoo, Playground, Cow Ride Through Straw Maze, Bounce on Bounce Pillow, and Kid Fun Tent!

Tickets: $2 Per person (other events vary in price)

When: Every Weekend in September & October (Including Columbus Day and Halloween) from 10am – 5pm

For Tranquility Farms Website Click HERE

Zombie Hayrides at Brookhollow’s Barnyard

301 Rockaway Valley Rd., Boonton Township, NJ 07005

This new attraction is a super unique Halloween adventure, featuring both a hayride and paintball, for 15 minutes, you’ll be able to shoot at zombie targets from the safety of your seat. Get there early to hang with the undead, who are said to have quite a sense of humor despite their terrifying appearance.

Tickets: $12 for 200 paintballs (option extra 150 Paintballs for $10)

When: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – 9:30 am – 2:30am

Thursday – 9:30am – 6:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday – 10am-5pm

For Zombie Hayride Website Click HERE

Happy Hunt at Red Mill Museum (less than)

56 Main St., Clinton, NJ 08809

Celebrate the Halloween season with a kid-friendly, spook-free, lights-on version of our popular Haunted Village attraction. Includes hayride, face painting, doughnuts and cider.

Tickets: $10

When: October 14th, 2017 – October 28th, 2017

10am – 1pm (Open Weekly, including Saturday)

For Happy Hunt at Red Mill Museum Website Click HERE

Fairfield Farms: Family Fun (less than)

177 Big Piece Rd. Fairfield, NJ 07004

Activities include kid-friendly hayrides, pumpkin picking, a family-friendly corn maze, a hay-play area for younger children and a hay mountain and giant slide for older kids. Snacks, Hot Dogs, and Cider Available for purchase.

Tickets: Unknown (Contact Farm)

When: September 19th – November 1st 10:00am – 5:30pm (Weekday Mornings for Schools and Trips)

To View the Fairfield Farms Website Click HERE

Fright Factor

186 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932

Halo’s for Angels is a non-profit that helps families enduring tragedy. The organization’s Halloween event features a Family Fun Festival during the day with face painting, games, prizes, music, pumpkin picking and more. Head back at night with the bravest members of your family for the Enter If You Dare attraction.

Tickets: $10

When: October 7th – October 28th 2017, from 7pm – 11pm

To View Fright Factor Website Click HERE

Corrado’s Hayride of Horrors & Haunted House

671 Mt. Bethel Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Come visit Corrados farm for a 45 minute haunted hayride through the woods..beware the creatures of the night..can you live through the cemetery of the walking dead…have snack with our wicked witches…hmmm that cyanide cider and homemade decomposing donuts…to all who venture! Don’t forget to also visit the haunted house…where your nightmares will become reality!

Tickets: Haunted Hayride – $16.00

Haunted House – $16.00

Cornmaze – $10.00

General Combo Ticket – $37.00

Zombie Paintball – $5.00 for 20 rounds

Active Military – Free with ID

Student Sunday Combo (Only Valid with ID) – $30.00

When: Weekends in the Month of October 6:30pm – 10pm

Visit Corrado’s Haunted Hayride & Haunted House Website Click HERE

Jefferson Township Haunted House

81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849

Jefferson Township Haunted House is an annual community-run Halloween event that began in 1988 and is held in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. The Jefferson Township Haunted House returns for two nights only!!! Children’s Matinee, Scary Show, All dates and hours are rain or shine! Mama’s Road Kill Cafe will be serving food and DJ Earl will be spinning records!
Tickets: Non-Scary Kids Event (4:00pm – 5:00pm) – $3.00

Scarier Event (7pm – 9:30pm) – $5.00

When: October 21st and 22nd 2017 (Non-Scary Event 4:00pm – 5:00pm & Scarier Event 7:00pm – 9:30pm)

Visit the Jefferson Township Haunted House Website Click HERE

Bane Haunted House

630 West Mount Pleasant Ave Route 10, West Livingston, NJ 07039

This one is not for the faint of heart. “The Scariest Haunted House in New Jersey” by The Star-Ledger two years in a row and listed as one of the most terrifying in the nation by Buzzfeed. Get ready to let them play on every one of your fears; claustrophobic, separation anxiety, clowns, and more. We have recently brought the horror to the next level, renovating our attraction and doubling the walk-through path. Visitors may have to climb up, jump over, crawl through, and spin around what lurks inside the haunted house for a spine-chilling, interactive experience. They don’t use animatronics but use 100’s of actors that scare from start to finish of their 40,000 sqft building. Also a frightening spin on the escape room idea, and interactive zombie shoot. NOT TO BE MISSED!

Tickets: $22.00 (Discounts available for Military Service and Student ID’s, check website for more details)

When: Thursday – Sunday in October, Plus October , 18th, 25th, 30th, and 31st. From 7pm-12am (depending on the day) and Happily Haunted (children’s version) 3pm-5pm

Visit The Bane Haunted House Website for All Times and Info by Clicking HERE

Pantophobia

53 Craig Rd., Montvale, NJ 07645

Enjoy the Haunted Hayride with a back story: “The Legend of Cyrus Grain continues to grow as his family’s old farm land has been developed into a shopping center. Cyrus seekers have documented videos of a shadowy figure they believe to be Cyrus Grain along the family’s last area of undeveloped land, legend has it that Cyrus will do whatever it takes to keep all trespassers off what he believes to be the last of his family’s land. Cyrus has been seen lurking in the woods, between buildings, and along the private roads at DePiero’s Farmstand in Montvale NJ. Do you and your friends have the nerve to ride North Jersey’s Best Haunted Hayride and search for Cyrus?” Children under 10 are not recommended.

Tickets: $25.33 (Group Rates available and VIP Tickets, see website for details)

When: October 6th, 7th, 19th, 22nd, 29th & 31st – 8pm – 10pm

October 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st – 8pm – 11pm

October 27th & 29th – 8pm – 12am

For More Information on Pantaphobia Click HERE

All Hallows’ Evenings at the Stickley Museum

2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Tour begins as night falls. But there’s no need to be frightened! By the 1910s, Halloween, not yet a holiday for children, was a night for amusement and superstition, mischief and fortune telling. Victorian era sensibilities had transformed traditional macabre customs associated with the night into playful parlor games and tricks, which provided a clever guise for match-making and romance at society parties. Light refreshments will follow to keep your spirits up!

Tickets: $5 for Members $12 for Non-Members

When: October 28th 2017 5:30pm-6:30pm

For More Information Visit All Hallows Eve Website Click HERE

MTVFD Annual Haunted House

PO Box 73 Mount Tabor, New Jersey, 07878

Local Town Performed Open House by the Mount Tabor Fire Department. Fun for the full family.

Tickets: TBD

When: TBD

For More Information, Visit their Website by Clicking HERE

Stadium of Screams

450 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102

The Newark Bears professional baseball team will once again welcome fans into a haunted ballpark this Halloween, as ghosts of Newark’s past baseball players come back to terrorize those who attend the second annual “Stadium of Screams” event.

Tickets: $20 for Three Haunts

When: October 18th – 21st, 25th – 28th, and the 31st from 7pm – Midnight

For More Information, visit The Stadium of Screams Website by Clicking HERE

Chiller Theater Expo

1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ 07054

This Spooky Convention is fun for the whole family! Come enjoy stars of the horror genre and some scares along the way!

Tickets: $30 per day

When: October 27th – 29th (Friday, 6pm -11pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 11am – 4pm)

For More Information, visit their website by Clicking HERE

Brighton Asylum

2 Brighton Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055

Whether you just visited last Halloween season, or you haven’t set foot through their creaky doors in years, Brighton Asylum boasts the scariest and most interactive haunted houses PERIOD! All custom special effects, huge moving sets that interact with you, actor driven animatronics trying to devour you, scares at every turn!! Brighton Asylum and its attractions underwent massive renovations in 2015, more massive renovations in 2016 with incredible new jaw dropping sets, scares and over the top special effects, and in 2017, we will once again outdo ourselves like we have become to be known for!

Tickets: TBD

When: Weekends in October

For More Information, Please Click HERE

Great Pumpkin Festival

451 Rt. 94, Vernon, NJ 07462

Heaven Hill Farm has come a long way since it was first established in 1982 as a roadside fruit and vegetable stand in Vernon, NJ. Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, the 365-acre farm was purchased in 1961 by the Theobald family from John Fox a local cattle farmer. The Theobalds raised beef cows into the late 1970s, at which time they sold off the cattle as the beef business had become unsustainable.

Tickets: TBD

When: Septermber 19th – November 5th

For More Information, Visit Their Website by Clicking HERE

Safe Howl-O-Ween

560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052

Come trick-or-treating at the Zoo. With candy stations throughout the grounds, everyone is sure to have a “sweet” time. Also, swing by our train for our famous “Not-So-Scary” Train Ride!

Tickets: $5.00

When: October 31st from 4pm-8pm

For More Information, Visit the Turtleback Zoo Website, Just Click HERE

Haunted Scarehouse

105 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Two Floors of FEAR!

This year the Haunted Scarehouse 2 Floors of Fear, challenges you like no other haunted house. Navigate your way through The Hayden Farmhouse and make your way to the second floor. This year in order to leave the Farmhouse your entire group will be forced to escape. Your group will race against the clock trying to solve the sinister puzzle, those that succeed will win a prize!

Tickets: See Website

When: September 29th-Now, Tuesday-Sunday

For Times and Ticket Info, Visit The Haunted Scarehouse Website by Clicking HERE

Halloween 2017 in Central New Jersey

Halloween 2017 at the Jersey Shore

Halloween 2017 in South Jersey

Halloween 2017 in New Jersey Home

Happy Haunting!

Presented by:

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

GET PRE-APPROVED TODAY!

Autumn Life Hacks – 15 Tips to Make Your Fall the Best it Can Be!

Autumn Life Hacks

15 Tips to Make Fall the Best Season Yet!

Summer is behind us, and with the start of the fall season comes a ton of wonderful things, leaves changing, cooling weather, pumpkin picking, apple cider, Halloween, and so many other activities. But how can you optimize your fall experience for both your home and yourself?

Well, look no further! Let the Kerr Team share tips with you so you can enjoy the season, with:

15 Tips to Make the Fall Your Season Yet!

Make Pumpkins Last!

There’s nothing worse than watching your picked pumpkins decay on your front porch. As they rot, they attract a variety of animals and insects feasting upon them. Stop this natural process by taking a spray bottle and filling it with a mixture of bleach and water. Coat the pumpkin and watch them last until after Halloween.

2. Easy Leaf Cleaning

With the season comes a massive leaf cleanup, especially if you have a deck or a patio. It looks sloppy and can be a problem to maintain. If you don’t have a leaf blower, because we all don’t own a landscaping company, this could be a tall task. Well work smarter, not harder. Use a simple house fan to blow the leaves where you want them to go, or into a pile. Makes for easy cleanup and looks even better.

3. Dry Your Shoes/Boots with Ease

During the season, it can easy for your footwear to become wet, and there’s nothing worse than walking around in a wet shoe. Well you don’t have to buy a new pair, nor break the bank cleaning them. Just grab some old newspaper and put them in the shoe, the paper will absorb the wetness, and overnight, your shoes will be dry.

4. Save a Wet Phone

In fairness, this one doesn’t always work, but it’s worth a shot instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a new phone. With the season can come rain, which causes wet clothes. But that could be devastating to your electronics. If you get your phone wet, to save it, place it in a container with uncooked, white rice, overnight. The salts in the rice with pull the moisture out of the phone, and hopefully save the functionality of your phone.

5. Create a New Kind of Lunch Box

With the fall comes back to school. While at school, you want to save lunch to be as fresh as possible. Well re-purpose those old black CD cases into a lunch container. The air tight seal will conceal freshness and ensure a good meal. See picture below

6. Heating Pinecones

Pinecones can be a very nice decorative piece for your Thanksgiving table or even on a coffee table. But Pinecones can be a hotbed for insects and other undesirables you wouldn’t like in your home. To prevent this, before displaying them, put them on a baking sheet and cook them at 250 degrees for a bout an hour. That will take care of any of those hitchhikers you wouldn’t want to display to guests.

7. Use Old Cinderblocks to Display Jack-o-lanterns

This one is fun, but it may not be worth it to go out an purchase. But if you have some cinderblocks lying around, you can adjust them into being displays for Jack-O-Lanterns and candles, that will not burn and will be aesthetically pleasing.

8. DIY Potpourri

One of the best parts of the season are the smells. You can achieve this with a candle or a plug in spray. But these scents can be achieved in a cheap, simple way by making your own potpourri. Use a few cinnamon sticks, a couple sliced apples, some orange peels, cloves, and vanilla extract, and simmer them in a pot on a stove, and let simmer throughout the day (just keep adding water to prevent burning), and your home will smell amazing.

9. Unique Candles

This is an inexpensive way to display a unique style of candles for the season. Take a normal candle, the larger the better, and place them in a larger vase. With the space between the candle and the vase, pour popcorn kernels in the gaps and wrap a bow around the vase, and display it where appropriate.

10. Gutter Cleaning

Every year, several people get injured, or worse, while cleaning out their gutters, by falling off a ladder. Well avoid doing so, taking a shop vacuum and attach a PVC pipe that bends and simply do it from the ground. Your back will thank you, as will your friends and family be happy you did it in a safe and sound process.

11. Bathroom Pumpkins

This is a fun, yet practical thing for storage in your bathroom. With your extra rolls of toilet paper, wrap them in cheap tissue paper (you can even use the packaging paper from a gift bag you may have received), then cut an old toilet paper roll and roll the cardboard into a stem, and even take leaves from outside and glue them to the top. Your guests will think it’s cute, with paying barely anything.

12. While Landscaping, Use a Tarp

We’ve all had the struggle of raking leaves, then when putting them into leaf bags, half of the leaves fall out and become scattered all over again, causing you to have to do it all over again. Well work smarter, not harder. Rake the leaves onto a plastic tarp, then when full, just lift the tarp and dump into however you dispose of your leaves.

13. Make a Fall Themed Centerpiece

Putting flowers or a centerpiece in the center of your table, really makes the table look a lot better. But why not make it have a fall theme, without breaking the bank. Take a normal pumpkin, hallow it out, then place a glass or even an aluminum can in the center with some water, and fill with your choice of floral arrangement. This will sure to brighten up any meal.

14. Washing Potatoes Made Easy

Potatoes are a usual staple in any fall meal. The first part of creating the delicious side item is washing them. Some people washing them one by one in the sink, but why? Make it easy on yourself, especially if you’re making a lot of potatoes. Put them in the top shelf of your dishwasher and run them through a rinse cycle, without adding soap.

15. Cooking Potatoes Made Easy

After washing your potatoes, you of course need to cook them. Well it could take a long time and sometimes you don’t have a pot big enough to fit all of them. Boil water in a normal pot or kettle, put the potatoes in a regular cooler, then once it the kettle boils, pour the water over the potatoes, close the lid to the cooler, and let the potatoes cook in the cooler, add more boiled water as needed.

Use these tips to help have a prosperous season, while still having a fun time!

Presented By Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

Get PreApproved NOW!

Dine Metuchen – Restaurant Week in Metuchen July 11th – July 16th 2017

Dine Metuchen

Restaurant Week

July 11th – July 16th 2017

Waste no time, get your eating pants on, and get ready to eat. Restaurant week is upon us again, in Metuchen! July 11th, 2017 – July 16th, 2017. This is the time to try new things in the Summer Sun! Have you always wanted to try a new place, you’ve passed every day, well now is the time to try it, without breaking the bank. Well, we have good news for you! In Metuchen, Restaurant week is July 11th-July 16th 2017, so you can try these amazing local eateries.

Angie’s Cafe & Bakery

275 Amboy Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

Do you like Dominican food? Why not try it?

The Deal:

$25 For Two Entrees and Two Desserts

Full Menu: Click HERE

Antonio’s Brick Oven Pizza

453 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Have some classic Jersey Pizza, made from a custom Brick Oven.

The Deal:

$15 Prix Fixe Menu

For More Information, (slicenj.com) Click HERE

Bagel Pantry

545 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$4.99 for a Breakfast Sandwich and Small Coffee

(Offer Valid from Open to Close)

For More Information, Click HERE

Brewed Awakening

417 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Free Drip Coffee with the Purchase of Indian or Mexican Entree

For More Information, Click HERE

The Bishop’s Bistro

7 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$30 Prix-Fix Menu (with salad, variety of entrees, and dessert)

For More Information, Click HERE

Breeze’s Cafe & Grill

567 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

Genuine Caribbean Grille within walking distance to downtown

The Deal:

50% off Appetizer with Entree

For More Information, click HERE

Buttery Bake Shop

397 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Variety of Specials

For More Information, Click HERE

Changsha House

435 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Mention Restaurant Week and get 20% off your bill

(Must Mention Restaurant Week to Receive Offer, Not Valid for Lunch Specials)

For More Information, Click HERE

Cafe Paris

439 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Classic French Cuisine, right in the Heart of Metuchen

The Deal:

Crepe and Sandwich specials all week long, lunch & dinner

For More, Information Click HERE

Civile Cuchina Italiana

154 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25 per person 4 Course Family Style Dinner, includes dessert platter

(This Place is BYOB, so plan ahead)

For More Information, Click HERE

D’Novo Restaurant and Pizza

205 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25 per person (prefix menu)

For More Information, Click HERE

Fresco Italian Deli & Catering

456 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Buy 2 Seven Inch Subs (Hot or Cold) for $10.99

Get a FREE 12oz Soup with any purchase over $15.00

For More Information, Click HERE

The Greek on Main

419 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Prix-Fixe three course meal, from $25

For More Information, Click HERE

Hailey’s Harp & Pub

400 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu, $50 per couple

For More Information, Click HERE

La Rosa Pizzaria & Restaurant

335 Lake Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

One main dish, family style for $25 (Dine-In Only)

For More Information, Click HERE

Lola Latin Bistro

87 Central Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25 Per Person/Prix Fixe Menu/Including Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert

For More Information, Click HERE

Lollipop Land

19 New St. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Candy Sundaes for $5

For More Information, Click HERE

Mangia Toscano

422 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

5%-10% Off All Week

For More Information, Click HERE

Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

413 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$22.99 Per Person / Prix Fixe Menu

For More Information, Click HERE

Metuchen Diner

338 Lake Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

“Happy Hour” 30% off, from 2pm-5pm Monday through Friday

For More Information, Click HERE

The Metuchen Inn

424 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Three-Course Lunch ($25), dinner ($30) Full Bar available

For More Information, Click HERE

Novita Bistro & Lounge

25 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Lunch: $16 / Two Course Lunch Menu

Dinner: $28/Prix Fixe Menu

To See the 2 Course Lunch Menu, Click HERE

For More Information Click HERE

Phattra Thai Restaurant

426 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$22.95 Per person/Three course dinner

For More Information, Click HERE

Salsa Latina

7 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25/Prix-Fixe Menu/Dine-In Only/4:00pm – 8:00pm

For More Information, Click HERE

Sushi Suzuki

15 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

After 3:00pm, 10% off $25, 15% off $50, 20% off $75

For More Information, Click HERE

Thai Garden

10 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$15.99 per person + taxes

Prix-Fixe Menu:

choice of an Appertizer
choice of an Entree
- Pad Thai Jumbo Shrimp
- Duck curry
- Beef hot pepper
- Oyster mushroom Veggies Delight
choice of Dessert: Fried banana or Ice cream

For More Information, Click HERE

The Brownstone

932 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$19.99 Per Person / Prix-Fixe Menu

For More Information, Click HERE

Torino 2 Restaurant

12 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

10% Off Dinner Only

For More Information, Click HERE

What’s The Scoop

410 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$1 off Medium Ice Cream, Buy 1 Get 1 50% off milkshakes

For More Information, Click HERE

2 Chicks With Chocolate

19 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$1 Bon Bons

$2 Cupcakes

$3 Milkshakes and Smoothies

For more Information, Click HERE

For More Deals in Central Jersey, Check Out Our Top Ten Happy Hours in Central New Jersey

For More Information, Visit The Metuchen Restaurant Week July 11th-July 16th Facebook Page

Just Click HERE

Bon Appetit!

Presented By:

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

Get PreApproved For Your Mortgage NOW!

Easter Life Hacks 2017

Overwhelmed by kids, candy, cooking, and family?

Well, we got you covered with

Easter Life Hacks (2017)

1.) Egg Dying:

a.) Instead of Vinegar, smell and all, use Kool-Aid:

b.) To Avoid Streaks and difficulty, put your egg in a whisk for ease in dying:

c.) Use a tooth brush to give you Easter eggs that Jackson Pollack feel:

d.) Make your eggs last forever, by drilling a hole in the top and bottom of the egg, and use a cleaned, rubber ear syringe to blow out the inside contents of the eggs:

2.) Peeps:

a.) Make Peep Straws for all of your guest’s drinks by simply sliding a straw through the bottom of a peep:

b.) Use Peeps to make multi-colored Smores:

c.) Place Peeps into a vase and use it as a center piece:

d.) Use Peeps as a tasty bouquet for your guests (use the same technique you use to make the Peep straws):

3.) Chocolate Easter Cookie Pops:

– Get lollipop sticks, crackers, peanut butter, chocolate or white chocolate (for dipping), and sprinkles

Directions:

a.) Put peanut butter on two crackers and make a sandwich, with a lollipop stick sticking out

b.) Dip into the chocolate you desire

c.) The dip into sprinkles (or whatever you wish, i.e. cookie crumbles, nuts, toffee bar crumbles)

d.) Let dry on a board sticking straight up.

4.) Napkins and Utensils:

a.) Use an orange napkin, green plastic forks and knives, and a green pipe cleaner to make carrot napkin roll-ups:

b.) Use a simple Pipe Cleaner as a bunny, to tie up a Napkin Roll Up:

c.) Learn How to Fold Your Napkin into a Bunny, click HERE:

5.) Use an Umbrella as a flower holder:

6.) Make a Burlap Bunny Table Runner, get directions by clicking HERE:

7.) Easter Dessert: Carrots in Dirt (rainbow Twizzlers [carrots] in pudding [dirt]):

8.) Make Egg Baskets and Carrots out of Coffee Filters, for directions click HERE:

9.) Make your Dinner Rolls into Bunny Rolls by using a scissor and cutting two ears into a roll to make it a bunny:

10.) Make an Easter Bunny Veggie Tray, to learn how click HERE:

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!

For More Information Please Contact Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office – 732-549-1998

Cell – 732-910-1682

E-Mail – debkerr@kw.com

Website – www.debkerr.com

Dine Metuchen – Metuchen Restaurant Week March 12th to 19th 2017

Dine Metuchen

March 12th – March 19th 2017

We all love to eat. Sometimes there’s nothing more exciting than finding something you love, randomly. But where can you look? There’s Yelp, word of mouth, or just because you happened to stop there. Well, the good news is, in Metuchen, Restaurant week is March 12th-March 19th 2017, so you can try these amazing local eateries, without breaking the bank.

Angie’s Cafe & Bakery

275 Amboy Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

Do you like Dominican food? Why not try it?

The Deal:

$25 For Two Entrees and Two Desserts

Full Menu: Click HERE

Antonio’s Brick Oven Pizza

453 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Have some classic Jersey Pizza, made from a custom Brick Oven.

The Deal:

$15 Prix Fixe Menu

For More Information, Click HERE

Cafe Paris

439 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Classic French Cuisine, right in the Heart of Metuchen

The Deal:

Menu of your choice for $19.99

For More, Information Click HERE

Civile Cuchina Italiana

154 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25 per person includes dessert platter

(This Place is BYOB, so plan ahead)

For More Information, Click HERE

D’Novo Restaurant and Pizza

205 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25 per person (prefix menu)

For More Information, Click HERE

La Rosa Pizzaria & Restaurant

335 Lake Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

One main dish, family style for $25 (Dine-In Only)

For More Information, Click HERE

Lola Latin Bistro

87 Central Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25 Per Person/Prix Fixe Menu/Including Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert

For More Information, Click HERE

Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

413 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$24.99 Per Person / Prix Fixe Menu

For More Information, Click HERE

Novita Bistro & Lounge

25 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Lunch: $16 / Two Course Lunch Menu

Dinner: $28/Prix Fixe Menu

To See the 2 Course Lunch Menu, Click HERE

For More Information Click HERE

Phattra Thai Restaurant

426 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$22.95 Per person/Three course dinner

For More Information, Click HERE

Salsa Latina

7 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$25/Prix-Fixe Menu/Dine-In Only/4:00pm – 8:00pm

For More Information, Click HERE

Thai Garden

10 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$15.99 per person + taxes

Prix-Fixe Menu:

choice of an Appertizer
choice of an Entree
- Pad Thai Jumbo Shrimp
- Duck curry
- Beef hot pepper
- Oyster mushroom Veggies Delight
choice of Dessert: Fried banana or Ice cream

For More Information, Click HERE

The Brownstone

932 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$19.99 Per Person / Prix-Fixe Menu

For More Information, Click HERE

The Greek on Main

419 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Prix-Fixe Menu / 4pm-10pm / Dine in Only

For More Information, Click HERE

The Metuchen Inn

424 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Two Prix-Fixe Menus

Lunch Menu $25 / Dinner Menu $30

For More Information, Click HERE

Those are the specific menus and deals for Dine Metuchen week… But wait, there’s more! There are a ton of places that are promoting special offers. Take a look:

2 Chicks With Chocolate

19 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$1 Bon Bons

$2 Cupcakes

$3 Milkshakes and Smoothies

For more Information, Click HERE

Bagel Pantry

545 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$4.99 for a Breakfast Sandwich and Small Coffee

(Offer Valid from Open to Close)

For More Information, Click HERE

Brewed Awakening

417 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Free Drip Coffee with the Purchase of Indian or Mexican Entree

For More Information, Click HERE

Buttery Bake Shop

397 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

A Whole Variety of Discounts, please see menu below:

For More Information, Click HERE

Changsha House

435 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Mention Restaurant Week and get 20% off your bill

(Must Mention Restaurant Week to Receive Offer, Not Valid for Lunch Specials)

For More Information, Click HERE

Fresco Italian Deli & Catering

456 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Buy 2 Seven Inch Subs (Hot or Cold) for $10.99

Get a FREE 12oz Soup with any purchase over $15.00

For More Information, Click HERE

Fusha Asian Bistro & Sushi

452 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Get $5 Gift card with spending of $50 or $10 Gift Card with the Purchase of $100

(Offer Good For Cash Purchases Only)

For More Information, Click HERE

Hailey’s Harp & Pub

400 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

An Order of Wings and a Yuengling for $8 (and the wings alone are worth that), or 10% off your entire bill. (Offers cannot be combined, or combined with any other offer, not valid on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17th, 2017)

For More Information, Click HERE

Lollipop Land

19 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

$5.00 Ice Cream Sundaes

For More Information, Click HERE

Sushi Suzuki

15 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

Spend $50 or More and get 10% off your bill

(Offer Only Valid for Dine-In, Not Valid for Takeout or Delivery)

For More Information, Click HERE

Torino 2 Restaurant

12 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

10% Off Dinner Only

For More Information, Click HERE

What’s The Scoop

410 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

An 18inch Plain Pie and 4 Small Fountain Drinks for $11.75/plus tax

For More Information, Click HERE

Don’t Forget, Metuchen Restaurant Falls on the Week of St. Patrick’s Day, Let Us Be Your Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey 2017

For More Information on St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey 2017, Click HERE

For More Deals in Central Jersey, Check Out Our Top Ten Happy Hours in Central New Jersey

For More Information on Top Ten Happy Hours in Central New Jersey

Click HERE

Bon Appetit!

Presented By:

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

Get PreApproved For Your Mortgage NOW!

Top Ten! Best Happy Hours in Central New Jersey

Sometimes the most rewarding part of a job is being done. After the work day is done, it’s time to unwind. Some go to yoga, some go for a bike ride, and some meet up with friends and head to a bar. But why break the bank when you don’t have to. Don’t worry, we got you covered, here are the 10 Best Happy Hours in Central New Jersey.

10. 10th Street Live

104 N. 10th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

This place is one of the best kept secrets in the area. This intimate bar, friendly staff, and incredible entertainment, is sure to entice all crowds. Unlike some of the bars on our list, the food here is impeccable (and included in the happy hour). #11thBestBarEver

Time: Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm

The Deal:

$2 Tall Boy Cans, $3 Domestic Drafts, $4 Mixed Drinks, $5 Stella, Guinness, Yards, and Martinis

$3 Mozzarella Sticks, $4 Bar Pie Pizza, $5 Buffalo Wings

And if entertainment is your goal, the entire week has events:

Monday: Stand Up Comedy, No cover

Tuesday: Karaoke at 9pm

Wednesday: Free Music Open Mic

Thursday: Trivia at 8pm

And every weekend a variety of events, including live bands, comedy shows and sporting events. For More Information, check it out HERE

9. The Dillinger Room

338 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Step into a bar of yesteryear. This speakeasy style saloon, that reflects the time of tommy guns, fedoras, and flapper girls, is sure to cure what ales ya. Located in the heart of hub city New Brunswick, this watering hole is not to be missed. With expert crafted cocktails, that marvel the eye as well as tastebuds.

Time: Monday through Saturday 4:00pm – 7:00 pm

The Deal:

$5 Wines (House Red and Whites), $5 Well Drinks, $5 Local Jersey Drafts (best bang for your buck), $3 Tall Boy Cans (Budweiser, Miller Lite, PBR, Narraganaset), $7 Shaken Cocktails (Gimlet, Bee’s Knees, Goldrush, Sidecar, Daquiris), $7 Forward & Stirred Spirits (Manhattan, Old Fashion, Negroni, Sazerac, Vieux Carre)

Variety of events and nearby entertainment. For more information, click HERE

8. J.J. Bitting

33 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

If you want something done right, do it yourself. That’s what J.J. Bitting’s in Woodbridge has done. Brewing their own beer since 1997, this unique bar is sure to please. Located right near the Woodbridge train station, and in the heart of bustling downtown area of Woodbridge township, it is easily accessible by any means of transportation. It is worth the stop.

Time: Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 7:00pm

The Deal:

All drafts (Home Brewed) $3 and free finger foods

For More information, check it out HERE

7. The Stagehouse

Two Locations:

366 Park Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

1719 Amwell Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873

This rustic throwback to American fare is worth your time. The food and ambiance are both comforting and intriguing. It’s a traditional tavern but with energy. Live music and weekly events are common place for this pleasant venue. Worth the trip

Time: EVERYDAY 4:00pm – 6:00pm

The Deal:

$1 off ALL drinks, and specialty menu of appetizers priced beautifully

For More information, click HERE

6. The Fox and the Hound

250 Menlo Park Drive, Edison, NJ 08837

Burgers, flat-breads, Sports and American Fare. If you like the idea of the sports bar on steroids, this is the place for you. Surrounded by Televisions and a plethora of beer on tap, this place is a great bang for your buck.

Time: Monday through Friday 5:00pm – 7:00pm

The Deal:

$2.75 ALL draft berrs, $4 well drinks, and $5 wines

Every day this is a new deal and a new special, the best of them being $2 pint night on Tuesdays. ALL DRAFTS. It is quite the deal. For more information, click HERE

5. Bahama Breeze

520 Woodbridge Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Relax… It’s Island time. Embrace the Island lifestyle, right in the center of New Jersey. This is a newer establishment, so everything is clean and ready to go for you. Like previous entries on this list, Bahama Breeze has great deals on not just drinks (and they are great deals), but also on their signature food.

Time: Monday through Friday 4:00pm – 6:00pm and Monday through Thursday 9:00pm – Close

The Deal:

$2 14oz Draft Beers, $3 20oz Beers and Bottled Beer, $2 off wines, $3 Well Drinks, and $4 Specialty drinks (Specialty drink menu)

For More Information, Click HERE

4. Blue Moon

114 S Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879

This is a classic type of bar. Nothing too fancy, nothing too shabby. Blue Moon offers great deals, live music on Friday and Saturday, and a laid back atmosphere (and perhaps the longest happy hour on our list).

Time: 2pm – 6pm Monday through Friday

The Deal:

All Domestic Drafts $2. And $3 drink specials (varying deals)

For More Details, Click HERE

3. Hailey’s Harp & Pub

400 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Who doesn’t love a good Irish Pub? Right in the heart of downtown Metuchen, the pub’s greatest attribute: Simplicity. Great food, great drinks and great company. Located half a block from the Metuchen Train Station and around the corner from the Metuchen Cab Stand, this quaint spot is the perfect place to enjoy all the “craic” an Irish pub has to offer, especially if you’re having more than one.

Time: 3pm – 7pm Monday through Thursday

The Deal:

A dollar off all drinks and some superb food. They have a large variety of craft beers and top shelf liquor, this place is worth hanging out after happy hour, with great bands, comedians, karaoke, shuffle board and Irish grub (great wings and the best potato leak soup in New Jersey).

For More Information, click HERE

2. The Frog and The Peach

29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Get ready for fancy Happy Hour! This place is the best food Happy Hour could offer. The Frog and the Peach looks like a it doesn’t belong in the neighborhood it is in, but once you taste the food, you’ll know it not only belongs, but it’s a staple. The food is American style and the bar menu is available for HALF PRICE during happy hour.

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30pm Monday through Friday and 4:30 pm – 6:30pm on Sunday

The Deal:

All beers and house wines $5. But, more importantly, half priced meals (at the bar only). This is one of the most delicious restaurants in New Jersey and well worth the trip (try the Tamarind Glazed Pulled Duck Baguette, you will not be disappointed)

For More Information, Click HERE

1. Clydz

55 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Step back into a world of the speak-easy. This classy martini bar looks like something right out of the Great Gatsby that serves up drinks stiff with a classic ambiance. This is probably the coolest and unique happy hour central Jersey has to offer. This charming place offers the best signature drinks, within the confines of it’s brick interior, fireplace and fish-tank behind the bar.

Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday through Friday

The Deal:

Half Price Martini’s and Specialty drinks (about $7.50), they also offer rare appetizer deals for only $6, including alligator sausage, game meatballs, wild boar arancini, roast garlic humus, to name a few.

For More Information, Click HERE

More deals on Brunches, Valentine’s Day, and Date night deals to come, So stay tuned.

Until Then…

Presented by:

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office: 732-549-1998

Cell: 732-910-1682

Email: debkerr@kw.com

Website: debkerr.com

Winter Tips: Snow Removal

Don’t Be Taken Off-guard, BE PREPARED FOR WINTER!

If you are like us in the Northeast, snow, blizzards, and ice are an unavoidable obstacle in our daily lives between the months of late November and April. But every year, we are reminded how difficult its removal can be, short of buying a snow blower for your walkway or a large decommissioned army tank for your commute to work. Aside from the muscle inducing soreness that comes with the hassle of shoveling, there comes another hardship: damage. So here’s 10 tips that will help you remove those heaps of snow, without inflicting destruction on your property.

Protect Your Plants

This is one of those tips that you do before it starts snowing. If you have a flower bed or a garden that you want to avoid looking like a treasure hunt come spring, prior to it snowing, place large metal stakes into the ground, so (unless it’s an absurd amount of snow) you are able to know where to stop digging, without disturbing your plants. If you have large amounts of snow on bigger scrubs in front of your home or along your driveway, experts says “leave it.” If they are loaded with snow, leave them alone, you will tend to do more damage removing snow than if you just didn’t touch them.

2. Be Sure to Use a Snow Melter

This is another practice to do before a storm begins. Experts say to use a liquid mix, preferably a Liquid Magnesium Chloride Blend. Use a garden sprayer to apply it to your walkway or driveway prior to the snowfall. This can slowly melt snow up to two inches in accumulations. Wondering how much is enough? Use about one gallon for every 1,000 square feet.

3. Make Sure You Have The Right Shovel

We’ve all seen some random shovel or snow pusher on sale at your local “S-Mart” (you know the stores I mean), but keep in mind, just because something is cheap, doesn’t mean it’s a good purchase. “Look for a shovel with a lightweight plastic or aluminum blade coated with a nonstick finish to make loading and unloading a breeze. Avoid a blade so big you’ll be tempted to overload it; an ergonomic, S-shaped shaft will save your back by requiring less bending. Avoid using metal blades on softer materials, such as wooden decking. A pusher—basically a shovel with a C-shaped blade—is handy for clearing lightweight, fluffy snow. ” – via ThisOldHouse.com

4. Don’t Put it Off… It’s Going to Get Worse

The right way to shovel, is to shovel and shovel often. EVEN IF IT’S STILL STORMING. The key is to not let the snow to bond with either your properties surface (freezing), also it’s a lot easier to shovel 2 inches 2 or 3 times, than it is to shovel 7 inches, trust me, I know from experience. And don’t leave a layer of snow between the air and the pavement. You want the pavement to show, so the sun can do its natural job and warm it as much as possible, not allowing ice or more snow to form.

5. Be Sure Not To Pile Up The Snow

The best thing you can do is avoid having snow near the foundation of your home, SO DON’T HELP IT. It may be out of your way for the time being, but if it’s next to the foundation of your home, that snow can melt, turning it to water, which can easily refreeze. And as we all know from elementary school science class, when water freezes it expands, causing cracks that make your home susceptible to future water damages.

Deborah Kerr

Keller Williams Elite, Realtors

Office – 732-549-1998

Cell – 732-910-1682

Email – debkerr@kw.com

Website – debkerr.com

	New Year’s Eve… on New Year’s Eve 2019 in N…
	New Year’s Eve… on New Year’s Eve 2019 in N…
	New Year’s Eve… on New Year’s Eve 2019 in N…
	New Year’s Eve… on New Year’s Eve 2019 in N…
	New Year’s Eve… on New Year’s Eve 2019 in N…