35073009621_65529c7305_nSpring is here, and you can enjoy beautiful flowers, flea markets, and a wide variety of fun festivals and events. There’s something for everyone in New York City. Here are some must-visit springtime events.

1. The Orchid Show

The New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show displays thousands of species of beautiful orchids, and it lasts from Feb. 18 to April 9 in the Enid A. Haupt Observatory. Visitors can check out a traditional Thai pavilion with hundreds of plants and buy an orchid for their home. Tickets are $20, and on some nights, you can enjoy cocktails, live music, film screenings, and Thai dance performances. Read the rest of this entry »

29146349484_f8cb3c3339_nIf you love the style and capabilities of a Jeep Wrangler but also wish for some added passenger space, consider upgrading to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. This four-door midsize SUV seats up to five people and comes with plenty of added conveniences. Keep reading to see why the Wrangler Unlimited might be the perfect Jeep model for you.

1. Versatile Exterior

The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is all about creating a vehicle that fits your lifestyle. On the outside, that means deciding whether you’d like to go hardtop, soft-top, or no top at all. The available hardtop comes in contrasting black or the same color to match your vehicle. When the sun is shining and you can’t wait to feel the breeze through your hair, the standard soft-top is easy to remove and store away. Read the rest of this entry »

4442776676_4375851fc3_nOcean Township is one of the best places in the United States to find delicious and authentic Italian cuisine. The township has a rich and varied Italian heritage, which has led to the development of many fine restaurants that celebrate everything good about real Italian food. With so many choices, though, it can be tough to decide where to eat. Whether you live in the Ocean Township area or you’re simply stopping by for a visit, read on to find out all about the four best Italian restaurants you can fill your belly at!

Piccola Italia

Located on West Park Avenue, Piccola Italia is a superb place to eat some of the best Italian food you’ll find outside of Italy. The restaurant is a family-owned business that serves fine dining food but still retains that quintessential homemade vibe that characterizes Italy’s best dishes.

Owners Brian and Carolina Gualtieri have been serving their exquisite take on Italian cuisine for 13 years, and their emphasis on using fresh and seasonal ingredients thrills the tastebuds. For appetizers, make sure you sample the crispy calamari with its tantalizingly tangy pesto vinaigrette.

An evening meal at Piccola Italia is not cheap, but the quality of the food makes it an essential Italian eatery in the area. Read the rest of this entry »

12758043605_0b33bf69b9_nNew Jersey is home to the United States Golf Association, so it’s no surprise that it’s jam-packed with golf courses — 366 to be exact. Most of the top courses are private clubs, but there are plenty of good public courses too, with several near Ocean Township.

Hollywood Golf Club

Hollywood Golf Club is one of New Jersey’s renowned private golf courses, attracting upmarket clientele and hosting several golf tournaments. It also has a long history, having been established in 1898 and designed by Walter Travis — one of the great names in early American golf. The course design has gone through a few tweaks from various architects over the years. Its most notable challenge is the 16th hole with dramatic “volcano” bunkering along the left side that creates a fairly blind putting surface. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer is just around the corner and one of the best things about owning a Jeep is being able to put the top down and experience your surroundings. That’s why we put together a video showing you the proper way to put down and reinstall your Jeep’s top to ensure it is secure and protected.

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14604505071_6c47cca7d8_nThe harsh winter can do a number on your car. The snow and ice combined with the salt and sand used to clear the roads are hard on the paint, the parts, and the interior. When the snow melts and the weather starts to warm up, it is a good idea to give your car a good cleaning. Here is why you should spring clean your car.

It Will Extend the Life of the Paint

You want to make sure you clean off all the salt and sand from the outside of your car. It is important to do this during the winter as well, but in the spring give it a thorough cleaning to make sure nothing is left behind. Salt left on the paint will eat away at it and cause rust to form. You also want to make sure you get in all the cracks and crevices as well as under the edges. Use a soft towel and work from the top down so you don’t scratch the paint as you clean. After you wash and dry the car, apply a coat of wax to help make it shine and extend the life of the paint even more.  Read the rest of this entry »

17073156677_cc56610b61_nEvery town has a pizza place, and they all make their pies just a little differently. If you head to the New Jersey coast, there are plenty of places where you can get good pizza. Check out these places where you can get a New York slice near new Ocean Township.

Rizzo’s Pizza

Rizzo’s is a favorite for pizza and more. Located in the Middlebrook Shopping Center on Rte 35, they serve traditional Sicilian pizza with a crispy thin crust and sauce with just the right amount of sweetness. They have a delicious white pizza with veggies and no sauce, and a ricotta pie loaded with fresh ricotta cheese. Rizzo’s offers lunch specials every Friday, and they open at 10:00 a.m. Read the rest of this entry »

23033554441_4e2ecb8c01_n (1)The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV with the classic Jeep look. For 2017, Jeep added automatic high beams and keyless entry along with the availability of Xenon headlights later in the year. Here is your buyer’s guide to the 2017 Jeep Renegade.

The Exterior

The Renegade is the smallest Jeep you can buy. It is tall with an upright design to give it more room inside, and it has the seven-bar grille and the large round headlights you expect to see on a Jeep. You can choose between four trim levels starting with the Sport which comes with 16-inch steel wheels. Add the Sport Appearance Package for alloy wheels along with roof rails. The Latitude trim adds foglights and automatic headlights, and you can add the Altitude package for 18-inch wheels. Next is the Limited trim with a dual exhaust and automatic wipers, and you’ll also get some extra tech features. The top trim is the Trailhawk. This is the off-road edition with four-wheel drive and a raised suspension. You’ll also get hill descent control, tow hooks, and skid plates. Read the rest of this entry »

2678406123_77360d42a6_nIn New York City, museums run the gamut from art to history to science and beyond. If you are a fan of modern or contemporary art, there are many museums to check out. Here are some of the best modern art museums in NYC.

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art at 11 W 53rd St. sits between Fifth Ave and Avenue of the Americas. Here, you can spend the day exploring the permanent exhibits and check out the other elements of the museum including the cinema and the MoMA Design Store. There is also a sculpture garden with sculptures from Picasso. You can get tickets to the museum at the door or buy them online at the MoMA website. Admission is $25 for adults and students are just $14.  Read the rest of this entry »

vehicle-3196981_640Keep your car in the best condition and be ready for any occasion. Take some extra special care of your car and give it the attention it deserves with the following suggestions.

1. Keep the Inside and Outside Clean

Keeping the inside and outside of your vehicle clean doesn’t just help it look nice, it’s also an important step in protecting it. Dirt, grime, dead bugs, bird droppings, and UV rays from the sun all work together to destroy your car’s paint and leave it looking dull, spotted, and peeling. A good wash and wax at least once a month can clear away all the dirt that can damage your car. Additionally, applying a UV protectant on the vinyl and plastic inside your car can prevent the sun from causing unwanted cracks or other damage. Read the rest of this entry »