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Sailing Clubs on the New Jersey Shore

January 2, 2014 by 1 Comment

There is no doubt that sailing is one of the nation’s oldest pastimes. Some people enjoy the refreshing, relaxing breeze of being out upon the water. Others love the thrill and bursts of adrenaline that competing in an intense regatta provides. No matter what your reasons for being a sailing enthusiast, New Jersey has a plethora of different sailing clubs situated all over the state which promote the sport and are aimed at helped members advance their skills.

As a state with a lot of shoreline, New Jersey has no shortage of water activities. While this list is not all-inclusive, here are six of the state’s most popular organizations:

Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club – Located in Atlantic Highlands on Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club was founded in 1953. The club plays host to a number of different events each year such as the J/24’s Blue Water Regatta and several US Olympic finals.

Cooper River Yacht Club – Founded by a small group of sailboat enthusiasts in 1945, the Cooper River Yacht Club prides itself on opening its doors to members from all aspects of life, not just the wealthy and social elite. To join, you do not necessarily need to own a boat or even live in the state of New Jersey. They club also offers beginner and intermediate sailing lessons for those interested in learning a little bit more about the sport.

Liberty Yacht Club – Situated just across the Hudson River from New York’s Financial Center, the Liberty Yacht Club has promoted boating and sailing on the Hudson since 1998. The club operates out of the Liberty Landing Marina and promotes weekend sailing, maritime resources and races throughout the entire year.
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Fun and Creative Gift Wrapping Tips and Techniques for Kids

January 2, 2014 by 2 Comments

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Whether it’s a birthday present or a Christmas gift, a part of the fun in giving something to someone else is finding some pretty wrapping to put it in. And while you could go to the mall and pay a customer sales associate to wrap your present for you, why not take a more fun, creative and cheaper route and do it yourself? And while you’re at it, why not have your kids help you?

If that sounds like a good idea and you’d like some suggestions on some effective wrapping tips and techniques for kids, we have provided you with five of our favorite ones below:

Use gift bags. Definitely one of the easiest ways to wrap a present is to put them in a gift bag. You can find them at Wal-Mart or even your local Dollar Store for a really low price. Then all that you have to put inside of them is some tissue paper. If you take your children with you to pick out the bag and paper, it’s a quick way for them to wrap a gift while incurring very little mess in the process.

Put “it” in a recycled cloth bag. If you want to make the wrapping just as usually as the gift, consider putting it inside of a recycled cloth bag. That way, the person can use the bag to go grocery shopping or to carry their lunch in. And as far as your children’s contribution to the wrapping, if you purchase a white one, you can purchase some paint and have them either paint a picture on the bag or put their handprint on it.
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Need for Speed Movie Poster

January 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” marks an exciting return to the great car culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when the authenticity of the world brought a new level of intensity to the action on-screen. Tapping into what makes the American myth of the open road so appealing, the story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country journey for our heroes — one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. Based on the most successful racing video game franchise ever with over 140 million copies sold, “Need for Speed” captures the freedom and excitement of the game in a real-world setting, while bringing to life the passion for the road that has made our love of cars so timeless.
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