Thanksgiving

  Instead of putting pounds on maybe you'd like to burn some calories and there are some fun "Turkey Trots" for those looking to get out on Thanksgiving Day.   Gobble Wobble 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Drumstick Dash The Southern Ocean Ladies Running Club holds their Gobble Wobble 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Drumsick Dash at the Stafford Municipal Building on East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin starting

If you are a shopper on Thanksgiving Day, I will not judge you.  I know several friends that go shopping after Thanksgiving Dinner with their family, and I still love them the same.

We've learned the best and worst times to shop over the next few weeks.

“The holiday season is a time of concern and heightened threat, not only here in New Jersey but across the United States.”

I am a true believer that there are some things in life where you get what you pay for. I'm also a believer that sometimes I don't truly appreciate something until I've had the experience. To me, a fresh Thanksgiving turkey falls into those categories.

The holiday season is officially upon us and as we hit the road for Thanksgiving this week, sobriety checkpoints are being set up and law enforcement officials in Ocean and Monmouth Counties want you to plan ahead and drive sober.

There are so many reasons to be thankful this season and everyday.  I thought today I'd ask you about this great place we live--I realize it's expensive, the traffic is out of control at times, but we have the best sunrises, the beautiful beaches, and the boardwalks!

According to Gary Poedubicky, acting director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, the Thanksgiving period is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade turns 90 this year, and Kelsea Ballerini, De La Soul, Grace VanderWaal and more will help celebrate.

Thanksgiving means so much.  It's a time to be thankful, reflect, and love greater in my eyes!