November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you find yourself wanting to bring home a new addition to your family that won’t go to college, consider opening your hearts to an animal that is sporting a salt and pepper look to them. Senior pets often find themselves in shelters due to re-homing, financial stress, […]
A Look Into The History Behind Black Cats
October 27 is National Black Cat Day! Today we celebrate the velvet beauties that are black cats! It’s no surprise that black cats and Halloween seem to go hand in hand, but what you may not know is the bad reputation these felines wrongly possess. For many years, black cats were feared and even preyed […]
Stop feeling guilty for clocking out of work
In February 2021, I enrolled back in school to become a licensed veterinary technician. I was fortunate enough to land a job working as a CSR (client service rep) at my local vet hospital. After I complete six months of training, I will be able to train as a TA (technician’s assistant). The hours are […]
Could your dog be suffering from heatstroke?
Now that New Jersey has lifted restrictions with masks, we can expect more people to be out and about in this beach weather. Most of us will want to lay out in the sun and soak up all the skin aging damages the sun has to offer but not all living creatures can handle the […]
Nurse Appreciation Week: COVID through the eyes of a Nurse
Nurse Appreciation Week runs from May 6th to May 12th and I think we can all agree that they deserve much more than just one week of recognition. Doctors may wear the strong titles but without nurses to provide aide, compassion, and medical attention, the healthcare system could very well crumble. Nurses are the ones […]
Visiting the Angels in the Pines Goat Farm
With spring blessing us with warm sunshine, I know everyone is looking forward to soaking up some good weather. If you’re looking for safe outdoor fun with some extra furry friends, check out Angels in the Pines Goat Farm! Angels in the Pines is a farm where you can enjoy the fresh air, the warm […]
An update on the Vanessa Guillen case
Cecily Aguilar requests confession of dismembering slain solider to be “thrown out.” Cecily Aguilar has requested to have her confession of aiding Spc. Aaron Robinson in dismembering Pfc. Vanessa Guillen’s body in 2020 to be discarded due to not having her Miranda rights read to her prior to the interrogation over the murder of Vanessa […]
A Look at Historic Smithville, New Jersey
Written by Allison Mirenda Thanks to MTV, South Jersey is worldly known for its beaches and party-goers, but if you are willing to go exploring, you may surprise yourself with hidden gems scattered around the area. Historic Smithville is a charming town that homes several small businesses, restaurants, inns, and breathtaking views. At first glance, […]
Things you learn as a homeowner
I grew up in an old school style Latino household, so this means my brother and father did the manual labor while my mother and I handled the cooking and cleaning (poorly – I cleaned poorly, not my mom. In fact, I wasn’t a great cook either!). When I moved out of my parent’s home, […]
What To Know Before Bringing Home a New Furry Friend
2020 has forced the entire human civilization to stay home for long periods of time. While some tried to come up with new routines to settle into as we “wait out” this pandemic, others have decided to welcome new members into the household. No, we are not talking about babies, but rather furbabies! Rescuing an […]
Six Ways to Thank a Vet this Veteran’s Day
When my husband joined the United States Coast Guard, I didn’t think I would ever have to hear the words, “I am deploying overseas,” leave through his lips but unfortunately, they did and he did. Before we became a military family, I was not aware just how much our service members sacrifice to protect our […]
(Pole) Dancing Queen: Caprice Burrell
“What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” Girl, you might! ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ Thanks to JLo’s 2019 Hustlers and Cardi B, many people have dipped into the world of pole dancing. While it may look easy and alluring to do, you soon find out how much strength and precision it takes […]