Credit Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty

This past fall I took a bit of a hiatus from writing as much as I usually do, and instead took a good long look at the state of my house. Topically, it wasn’t in such terrible disar...

Credit Rachael Dickson

The art of carving a pumpkin gets more creative every year. There’s always the traditional jack o’ lantern face and spooky Halloween creatures. Then there are faces and objects to ca...

Credit Monmouth County Library

If you’re a teenager looking to have a scary good time this Halloween, the Monmouth County Library has a monstrous party that even the most ghastly teen will appreciate. The Halloween Mon...

Credit Brandy Bell-Truskey

When it comes to Halloween, costumes should be scary, but trick-or-treating shouldn’t be.  And while the decorations might be spooky, planning Halloween festivities shouldn’t cause nightm...

Credit Alli Mechanic

With so many events taking place in October, Halloween has been celebrated all month long. From pumpkin and apple picking, to haunted hayrides, a Frightfest soccer tournament and spooky w...