MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO… The leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, DirectBuy of Mississauga offers products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at direct insider prices. DirectBuy also offers design, delivery and installation services.   “The growth we’ve experienced since we opened our doors 10 years ago is a little hard to fathom,” said Michael Wilson, owner of DirectBuy of Mississauga. “Not only have we grown in terms of the number of our members, but also in the number of manufacturers who want to sell their products through DirectBuy. And that’s got us even more excited about the next 10 years. ”   In addition to tremendous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories, DirectBuy also offers design services to its members, as well as a listing of local contractors who offer installation services to DirectBuy members, many times at a discounted rate.   “Our 10 years in business have not only given us the opportunity to help families in the greater Mississauga area create the home of their dreams, but to also establish ourselves as part of the local business community,” said Wilson. “We look forward to further cultivating those relationships with our customers and the community as we build toward even bigger and better things in the years to come. ”   Since 1999, DirectBuy of Mississauga has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Conveniently located at 4180 Sladeview Cres Unit 1 in Mississauga, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.   About DirectBuy For more than 38 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada, and more than 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US.   Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www. directbuy. com or www. directbuycares. com.   Locations of DirectBuy by province are:   Alberta: DirectBuy of Calgary Unit 17 3900 106th Ave. SE, Calgary, 403-543-1620 DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, Edmonton, 780-413-8242   British Columbia: DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, 604-552-5252 DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St. , Vancouver, 604-251-5822 DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, Kelowna, 250-763-4130 DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, 250-412-0238   Manitoba: DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190   New Brunswick: DirectBuy of New Brunswick, 950 Mountain Road, Moncton, 506-384-3009   Nova Scotia: DirectBuy of Halifax, 60 Williams Avenue, Dartmouth, 902-446-4355   Ontario: DirectBuy of Toronto Northwest, 2500 Williams Parkway E Unit 37, Brampton, 905-793-0639 DirectBuy of Ottawa, 1392 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, 613-749-2700 DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit 108, London, 519-652-0552 DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit #2, Markham, 905-948-1911 DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4120 Ridgeway Drive Unit 26, Mississauga, 905-608-9244 DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-545-1200 DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 17, Pickering, 905-839-7747 DirectBuy of Hamilton – Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271 DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, Toronto, 416-467-0078 DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. Ste. 14, Waterloo, 519-885-3231 DirectBuy of Windsor, 2705 Kew Drive, Windsor, 519-945-3200 DirectBuy of Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street Unit 63, Barrie, 705-719-2999   Saskatchewan: DirectBuy of Saskatoon, 201 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, 306-683-3490  

PEI, an acronym for Prince Edward Island, is Canada’s smallest province and can be found just 13 km off the east coast of Canada. It is situated across the Northumberland Strait from New Brunswick. As the smallest province in Canada it has a full-time population of just over 138,000 people on a year round basis but with the influx of tourists and summer residents that population can exceed a million people at the height of the season. PEI is a quiet, bucolic land featuring rolling landscape, fields, sunsets and wonderful ocean and river waterscapes. The lifestyle is slower and many people both visit and settle here for that reason; they are looking for an escape from the faster life in the bigger cities and more populous provinces. The island offers beaches of red sand, warm waters, lobster suppers, concerts, festivals, theatre, and good eating. The people of PEI who refer to themselves as islanders are a friendly, if somewhat laid-back people. The government tourism department has branded PEI as ‘the Gentle Island’. PEI does certainly offer a gentler way of life and this may account for the number of people relocating here. PEI, being an island, and one with a fairly craggy shoreline, with many inlets, waterways and bays, features not only a picturesque coastline but also a very prolific one. This is a distinct advantage to those seeking property on the waterfront. There are a great number of choices in waterfront property types and these range from land right on the ocean through to properties situated on backwaters and small lakes or inlets. With so much to choose from there is something that will suit everyone including their budget. As there is a higher proportion of waterfront to non-waterfront land here than in most provinces, waterfront is quite a bit cheaper here than other places. You can take advantage of this and purchase land to build that little island getaway or choose from the inventory of summer homes or cottages on the water that are for sale. The PEI economy is made up of 5 sectors, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, forestry, and fishing. Historically fishing, tourism and agriculture have driven the economy on PEI but with the introduction of aerospace and IT to the mix the island is moving toward a more diversified economy. You can reach PEI by road, crossing the 13 km Confederation Toll Bridge from New Brunswick to Borden, or using the car ferry from Woods Island to Caribou, Nova Scotia. Alternatively there are daily flights from many Canadian cities and lately from some American cities that land at the Charlottetown Airport. PEI is still growing and now is a great time to come and stake your claim to this little gem. There are great opportunities to enter the PEI real estate market and own your own home.

When you think of travel to Canada, the first destination that might come to mind is Vancouver.   If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you might say Whistler.   Quebec also gets some attention due to its history and French character.   Finally, you might get a mention about beautiful Banff National Park, or even the vast nothingness of the Canadian Arctic. Very rarely do Americans think of far Eastern Canada (this is especially true of West Coasters).   I speak of the Maritime Provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.   Further afield is Newfoundland, and beyond that is Labrador, where tourists fear to tread.   These are undervalued, picturesque, sparsely habited locations.   This makes them fantastic and inexpensive destinations for a vacation. Eastern Canada, in my mind, represents what New England was no doubt like around the turn of the century.   I am not talking about Boston or other big cities, but rather of Old New England, places like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.   I envision a landscape that is very beautiful, a little windswept, with lots of small fishing vessels, crisp air, winding dirt roads, and winter snowstorms that keep you stuck in your house for days.   The smell of the ocean brine permeates every facet of life.   This is fast disappearing in New England.   But for Eastern Canada this is still often a reality. New Brunswick has the famous Bay of Fundy, home to the fastest, most extreme tides in the world.   It is also known for its large number of quaint-looking covered bridges, giving it an old-timey feel.   By the time you reach Nova Scotia, the feel of the country is distinctly different from the busy rush of the United States.   Everything is decidedly more rural, relaxed, and slower.   Halifax is a charming city with rich maritime history.   By the time you reach Cape Breton and the highlands, you will be convinced you have somehow stepped into a strange time and space capsule, and are actually in Scotland circa 1890. My favorite destination here is the island of Newfoundland.   Every schoolchild knows about the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, and Columbus’ famous 1492 voyage to the Americas.   Yet almost no attention is given to the northern tip of Newfoundland, the site of a Viking colony (likely belonging to Leif Erikson) dated to AD 1000.   L’Anse aux Meadows should be a household name in the Americas, and yet most people do not even know it exists. Newfoundland and Labrador truly are frontiers, extraordinarily sparsely populated regions with miles of stunning, rugged coastline for the most part devoid of human intrusion.   They are a perfect destination for the “slow” vacation, a relaxing, unhurried jaunt without the usual crush of people.   It is quite easy to explore by car.   If you would rather not pay the exorbitant ferry fee, there are also a few outfits that offer Newfoundland tours to see St. John’s, go hiking in Gros Morne National Park, see L’Anse aux Meadows, or watch for the thousands of Humpback and Minke whales that call this area home.   If you are looking for a low-stress vacation, quiet times alone, and a glimpse into a simpler, slower lifestyle, than look no further than rugged Eastern Canada.

For the past year I’ve been compiling a list of model train stores for my model railroading website.  These shops all look like a lot of fun to visit, but what are the most popular?   Here is a list for the states of Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. The most popular model railroading shops (based on online chatter) in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey are: 10. Ridgefield Hobby in Ridgefield, New Jersey 9. Maplewood Hobby in Maplewood, New Jersey 8. M. B. Klein Model Train Stuff in Cockeysville, Maryland 7. Tony’s Train Town in Cedar Grove, New Jersey 6. MTH Electric Trains in Columbia, Maryland 5. Hobbymasters in Red Bank, New Jersey 4. The Model Railroad Shop in Piscataway, New Jersey 3. The Train Station in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey 2. Toy Train Emporium in Cherry Hill, New Jersey . . . and the most popular shop for model trains in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey is. . . 1. The Hobby Shop in Aberdeen, New Jersey Hobby shops not quite making my top 10 were Just Trains in Newark, Delaware; Millsboro Hobbies in Millsboro, Delaware; Seaside Hobbies in Ocean View, Delaware; Engine House Hobbies in Gaithersburg, Maryland; G Scale Train Station in Waldorf, Maryland; Hobby Works in Rockville, Laurel, and Bel Air, Maryland; The Train Room in Hagerstown, Maryland; Atlantic Rails in Folsom, New Jersey; Genes Train Stop in Kearny, New Jersey; Island Trains in Middletown, New Jersey; Pastime Hobbies and Miniatures in Bayonne, New Jersey; Z and Z Hobbies in Mercerville, New Jersey; Zeppelin Hobbies and Raceway in Wayne, New Jersey. So, there are lots of great model railroading shops from all over Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey but clearly New Jersey dominated the list with eigth in the top ten.  Maryland had two in the ten, and Just Trains in Delaware just missed out.  Note that this list was for the train stores more than their online web stores. If this list were for online stores www. modeltrainstuff. com, the website of M. B. Klein Model Train Stuff would probably have won. When in Delaware, Maryland, or New Jersey be sure to visit some of the excellent railroading museums including Harrington Museum and Railroad Museum in Harrington, Delaware; Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland; Brunswick Railroad Museum in Brunswick, Maryland; Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum in Hagerstown, Maryland; Huntington Railroad Museum in Bowie, Maryland; New Jersey Museum of Transportation in Wall, New Jersey; Whippany Railway Museum in Whippany, New Jersey; and South Jersey Railroad Museum in Tuckahoe, New Jersey. I compiled this list by searching for the hobby shops listed on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.  I further screened this list to include only pages that mentioned model railroading. See a complete list of Model Train Shops in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey, at www. ModelTrainsWithLarry. com which has complete contact information for each shop including an address, phone number, and map to the store.

PICKERING, ONTARIO…   The leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, DirectBuy of Toronto East offers products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at direct insider prices. DirectBuy also offers design, delivery and installation services.   “The growth we’ve experienced since we opened our doors 10 years ago is a little hard to fathom,” said Cam Muscroft, owner of DirectBuy of Toronto East. “Not only have we grown in terms of the number of our members, but also in the number of manufacturers who want to sell their products through DirectBuy. And that’s got us even more excited about the next 10 years. ”   In addition to tremendous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring and accessories, DirectBuy also offers design services to its members, as well as a listing of local contractors who offer installation services to DirectBuy members, many times at a discounted rate.   “Our 10 years in business have not only given us the opportunity to help families east of Toronto create the home of their dreams, but to also establish ourselves as part of the local business community,” said Muscroft. “We look forward to further cultivating those relationships with our customers and the community as we build toward even bigger and better things in the years to come. ”   Since 1999, DirectBuy of Toronto East has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Conveniently located at 1735 Bayly, Unit 16, in Pickering, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable setting where consumers finally have the financial control of buying direct.   For more than 38 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada, and more than 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US.   Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www. directbuy. com or www. directbuycares. com.   Locations of DirectBuy by province are:   Alberta: DirectBuy of Calgary Unit 17 3900 106th Ave. SE, Calgary, 403-543-1620 DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, Edmonton, 780-413-8242   British Columbia: DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, 604-552-5252 DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St. , Vancouver, 604-251-5822 DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, Kelowna, 250-763-4130 DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, 250-412-0238   Manitoba: DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190   New Brunswick: DirectBuy of New Brunswick, 950 Mountain Road, Moncton, 506-384-3009   Nova Scotia: DirectBuy of Halifax, 60 Williams Avenue, Dartmouth, 902-446-4355   Ontario: DirectBuy of Toronto Northwest, 2500 Williams Parkway E Unit 37, Brampton, 905-793-0639 DirectBuy of Ottawa, 2411 Holley Lane, Ottawa,613-248-3553 DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit 108, London, 519-652-0552 DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit #2, Markham, 905-948-1911 DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4180 Sladeview Cres, Unit 1Mississauga, 905-608-9244 DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-545-1200 DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 16, Pickering, 905-839-7747 DirectBuy of Hamilton – Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271 DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, Toronto, 416-467-0078 DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. West, Ste. 14, Waterloo, 519-885-3231 DirectBuy of Windsor, 2705 Kew Drive, Windsor, 519-945-3200 DirectBuy of Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street Unit 63, Barrie, 705-719-2999   Saskatchewan: DirectBuy of Saskatoon, 201 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, 306-683-3490  

Georgia casinos consist of two cruise ships, one that docks in Savannah and the other in Brunswick. The Georgia casino boats sail three miles into International waters where casino gambling is allowed. Cruises aboard Georgia casinos are available during the day with some cruise lines offering an evening cruise. Aside from the Georgia casinos, the state has a lottery and several poker/card clubs for those looking to try their luck. The Millionaire?s Casino Boat is located in Savannah and has everything to make a day of gambling enjoyable. The boat has a full kitchen and a hospitality staff that waits to serve guests. A variety of gambling games are offered as well, including craps, roulette, and blackjack. A number of slot machines also reside on the Millionaire?s Casino Boat. The casino ship is open from 8am to 2pm, giving vacationers to Georgia plenty of time to take in all the other attractions of Savannah. While in Savannah visit one of the tour companies to make sure you don?t miss any of Savannah?s most popular destinations. One must-see spot is the Tybee Lighthouse that has been lighting the way into the Savannah River for mariners for over 250 years. A night out on the town holds many options as well, from jazz clubs to piano bars. Another Georgia casino is the Emerald Princess cruise ship located in Brunswick. The Emerald Princess has both day and evening cruises. There are several gambling tables like roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, and blackjack. Try winning the jackpot on one of the ship?s several slot machines. Both lunch and dinner are served on the ship, featuring delicious dishes prepared daily on the boat. Guests are also treated to live entertainment shows during the cruise. Once aboard, guests are greeted by the ship?s cruise director who will assist in planning your stay. The cruise director also plans Bingo and Bingo Bonanza for large groups. Reservations are required for a day cruise on the ship, and you can even receive group rates or discounts during certain times of the year. Georgia casinos are located in places that have beautiful landscapes and a rich history. There is a lot to see and do in Georgia, from the foothills of the mountains to the sandy beaches. Both Savannah and Brunswick offer guests of their cities great dining experiences, plenty of entertainment, and a good time for all.

Visiting a Christmas tree farm and buying a live tree grown in New Jersey can be a memorable holiday experience for the entire family? The process can be any where from an hour to a good part of the day, depending on what you and your family wants to gain from the experience.
The choices for selecting a New Jersey grown live tree are many. You can choose to cut your own tree, or pick a live tree and have it cut for you, or buy a live tree already cut, or buy a living tree you can plant.
To extend the experience to a family fun event, you can venture off to a Christmas tree farm that offers sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun.
A fresh-cut Christmas tree not only will bring warmth, beauty and the rich scents of the season to your home, but also will last throughout the holidays if given proper care.
Christmas trees are a renewable resource. They are grown as a crop; planted, sheared, and cultivated to be harvested for your enjoyment! Where each tree is cut, a new seedling will be planted. Christmas tree farms not only provide beautiful greenbelts throughout New Jersey, they also are environmentally sound. They consume huge amounts of carbon dioxide and reintroduce large quantities of oxygen into the atmosphere, thus cleansing the air that we breathe. One acre of Christmas trees produces the daily oxygen requirement for 18 people.
The selection of a live Christmas tree.
When choosing a tree, select one that best suits your needs. Determine where will it be located in the home, and what type of ornaments you have – are they heavy or light? These considerations will help you select the species, the height, shape and density. Amongst the variety of species of Christmas trees grown in New Jersey, the best choices for needle retention are all the pines; Austrian, Scotch, White and Mexican Border. The Douglas-fir, Concolor, and Fraser Fir are also excellent. The Colorado Blue Spruce is very good, and the Norway and White Spruces are fair.
It is difficult to gauge the height of trees in the field. Check with the Christmas tree farm, they usually have measuring sticks available. Even though you cannot cut your tree exactly even with the ground and you will need to cut an additional bit off the bottom of your tree when you get home, your stand will add about four inches and your top piece another four inches to the final height of your tree. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose a tree that is somewhat shorter than the height of your ceiling.
The Care of the live Christmas tree
With a few simple steps, you can enjoy your tree throughout the holiday season!
A fresh cut tree, brought home in advance of bringing it indoors for decorating, should be placed in a container of water, in a cool shaded area, sheltered from the wind. If kept outside, make sure the water supply does not freeze. Before bringing it indoors, cut off an inch from the butt end. This fresh cut will enable the tree to soak up water. Put the tree in a stand, which can hold one to two gallons of water. Since fresh cut trees absorb a pint to a quart of water each day, check water level at least once daily and always keep water level above the cut end. Always keep the butt of the tree in water. If it has been out of water for more than a few hours, the sap will seal the cut trunk and it will no longer absorb water. Keeping a tree stand filled with water will prevent needle drop and prolong the tree’s freshness and color.
Select a location inside your home that is not too close to a fireplace, heat duct or radiator. Place tree in tree stand with plastic netting on. This makes it easier to move and straighten tree. Netting can be removed once the tree is set up.
The tree will take a couple of hours to return to its natural shape once the netting is removed. Fill the stand with water. On the initial fill, warm or hot water is beneficial.
The care and planting of a balled & burlapped tree.
If you have selected a balled & burlapped (dug) Christmas tree, several days prior to being brought indoors, it needs to be placed in an unheated, protected enclosure (utility building, garage, carport, basement) or on the northeast side of the house. This conditioning process adjusts the tree to the effects of rapid temperature and humidity changes that occur indoors. Before bringing the tree indoors, place it in a washtub or similar waterproof container. To help stabilize it, sand or gravel may be filled in around the root ball. Keep root ball moist; approximately a pint to a quart of water, daily, will sustain a 5 to 6 ft. tree. Ideally, it’s best to keep a dug tree in a 65 to 68 degree indoor environment and for no longer than seven days.
After tree is dismantled, do not bring it directly outdoors. If possible, gradually introduce it to the colder temperature by first placing it in a sheltered area, for several days. The hole, where the tree is to be planted, should be dug to an approximate depth of 18 inches, prior to the ground freezing and the soil from within placed where it cannot freeze. Fill the hole with leaves and cover it with plastic. Do not remove the burlap and strapping, before planting. After tree has been positioned (top of root ball should be even with original soil grade), fill hole halfway – with saved soil, cut strapping, roll down burlap and complete filling hole. A plastic covered root ball is handled in the same manner, except that before planting, slits should be cut in the plastic’s bottom half – this facilitates water drainage and root penetration. Water thoroughly and mulch.
Disposal and recycling your Christmas tree.
The disposal and recycling of Christmas trees can be coordinated with your local Municipal Government, who usually offer recycling programs. The trees are chipped into mulch and made available free of charge to homeowners. These trees may also be placed in your yard, where birds can make use of them either as a winter shelter or as a feeding station, if food is hung from the branches.
A Christmas tree is biodegradable, it’s branches may be removed and used as mulch in the garden. For proper Christmas tree disposal, check with your local municipality.
Listing of New Jersey Christmas tree farms
Provided below is a listing of popular Christmas tree farms in New Jersey. While this listing is reasonably up to date as of this writing, last minute weather and business conditions at a tree farm may change and it is strongly recommended that you call the farm in advance to confirm their supply, their hours of operation, and whether they are continuing to allow choose-and-cut or just precut trees. Do not drive out there if you can’t reach them by phone!
Augusta
Holiday Tree Farm, Augusta
973-948-7488. . . 44 Augusta Hill Rd. . . Route 80 West to Exit 34B. Rte. 15 North to intersection with Rte. 206 at Ross’ Corner/Skyland Park. Straight on Rte. 206N to first left onto Augusta Hill Road. Farm is ½ mi. on left.
Species. . . 2,500 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Canaan Fir
Belvidere
Wyckoff’s Tree Farm, Belvidere
908-475-4508. . . 249 County Route 519. . . I-80, exit 12 to Rte 521S to 519S (10 miles from Rte 80), I-78, exit 17 to Rte 31N to Rte 46W to Rte 519S (mile marker 39). Species. . . 600 trees; Douglas-fir
Open. . . 8:30-4 (daily), Nov. 24 – To be determined
Blairstown
Glenview Farm, Blairstown
908-362-6904. . . 2 Glenview Lane. . . I-80 Exit 12 N. – Rte. 521 – 4 mi. to Blairstown, left on Rte. 94 – 1 mi. to Mohican Rd. ; From Newton – Rte. 94 S. 12 mi. to Mohican Rd. 4 mi. – rt. on Gaisler Rd. – farm 1 mi.
Species. . . 500 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir Open. . . 9-5 (daily), Nov. 24 – Dec. 17
Jolly Holly Christmas Tree Farm, Blairstown
908-362-6327. . . 56 Maple Lane. . . Exit 12 on Rte. 80 W to Blairstown. At traffic light, take Millbrook Rd up hill to Maple Lane. Left on Maple Lane. Farm is on left.
Species. . . 200 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir
Open. . . 12-4 (Sat & Sun), Nov. 25 – Dec. 17
Califon
Alger Tree Farm, Califon
908-832-2298. . . 7 Beacon Light Rd. . . From Rte. 78 exit 24 (Oldwick) 7 mi. N or Rte. 517. Turn left on Beacon Light Rd. to first house on left.
Species. . . 400 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir
Open. . . 8:30-5 (Sat & Sun), Dec. 2 – 24
Chesterfield (near Bordentown)
Spruce Goose Christmas Tree Farm, Chesterfield
609-298-2498. . . 194 Bordentown-Georgetown Rd. (Rte. 545 S). . . NJ Tpk. Exit 7 or I-295N Exit 57A, take Rte. 206 N. or Rte. 130 N towards Bordentown, 1st right onto Rte. 545 S. Proceed 4 mi. Farm on right. Or from intersection of Rtes. 537 & 545, take Rte. 545 N 3. 5 mi. Farm on left. From McGuire AFB, take Rte. 680 W.
Species. . . 1,000 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Canaan Fir, Serbian Spruce, all Fraser Fir are pre-cut.
Open. . . 9-5 (daily), Nov. 24 – Dec. 24
Cranbury
Barclay’s Tree Farm
35 Orchardside Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-799-1855; Hours: Weekends 9am-5pm, Nov 27 – Dec 19
Directions: NJTpke Exit 8A, Rt 32 W to Rt 130, So on Rt 130 for 1. 5 mi to light at Dey Rd. Right on Dey Rd. 1. 5 mi to 1st right – Orchardside Dr. From Rt 1 , East on Scudders Mill Rd 2 mi to left at 5th light onto Dey Rd. 2. 3 mi to left onto Orchardside Dr.
Choose & Harvest: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce
Features: One low price. Saws, netting, rope and assistance provided free.
Simonson Farms
Dey Road and George Davison Road, Cranbury, 609-799-0140
Hours: M-F 12-7, Sat & Sun 9-6.
Directions: From NJ Tpk to Exit 8A. Bear right out of the tolls toward Rte. 535. At traffic light, turn left onto Rte. 535 S. Follow to third traffic light, and turn right onto Rte. 614 ( Dey Rd. ) west. Straight on 614W 1. 9 mi. to U-cut field or 3 miles to retail lot.
Species: 3,000 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir
They currently have harvestable Douglas-fir, blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Concolor fir, and Canaan fir. We have two farms where you can cut your own tree. One is located on George Davison road in Cranbury and the other on Dey Road in Cranbury. Trees in these fields are U-cut. . . that means you have the pleasure of cutting down your own tree. Saws are available if needed. They supply twine and trees can be wrapped for ease of transport.
Cream Ridge
Bullock Farms, Cream Ridge
609-758-8726. . . 83 Emleys Hill Rd. . . From I-195, Exit 16, take Rte. 537 W past Great Adventure. Make 2nd right onto Emleys Hill Rd. Approx. 1 ½ mi. , farm on right.
Species. . . 250 trees; Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir
Open. . . 9-5 (Wed – Sun), Nov. 24 – Dec. 23
East Brunswick
Giamarese Farms, East Brunswick
732-821-9494. . . 155 Fresh Pond Rd. . . From the New Brunswick Area – take Rte. 1 S to 2nd Milltown exit, which will be Main St. Exit will loop over Rte. 1. Once on Main St. , Milltown, count 3 traffic lights from Rte. 1. Make right onto Khulthau Ave, which is 3rd light. Go ¼ mi to split in road. Bear rt. onto Fresh Pond Rd. Go about 2 mi. Farm on right on top of hill at #155. Large sign in front.
Species. . . 300 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir
Open. . . 10-5:00 (Tue – Sun), Nov. 24 – Dec. 24 (closed Mondays
Farmingdale
Meadowview Farm, Farmingdale
732-938-7181. . . 60 Birdsall Rd. . . ½ mi. south of Farmingdale on Rte. 524. Left on Birdsall Road. First farm on left.
Species. . . 200 trees; Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir
Open. . . 9-4:00 (Sat & Sun), Nov. 25 – Dec. 24
Flemington
Cherryville Farms
14 Joe Ent Road , Flemington, NJ 08822 , 908-806-4580
Hours: Open 9:00 AM until dark, Saturdays & Sundays – starting Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Directions: Located one mile east of Quakertown on Route 616 ( Quakertown Road) Franklin Township, Hunterdon County.
Species: Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce & Norway Spruce
Features: Tagging, saws & treewheelers available. Wreaths, Crafts & Refreshments Cut your own, or they’ll cut it for you. —–Tagging, saws & treewheelers available Wreaths, Crafts & Refreshments.
Hillsdale
Demarest Farms
244 Werimus Road , Hillsdale 201-666-0472
Christmas trees, wreaths, all Christmas related items, featuring Santa’s Enchanted Woods as featured on Good Day New York
Lebanon
The Evergreen Farm, Lebanon
908-236-9550. . . 4 Bass Lane. . . Rte. 78 W to Exit 20A ( Lebanon). Turn right at first light onto Rte. 22 W. Turn left (jughandle) at first light ( Round Valley). Go 3. 3 mi. on Rte. 629 to Bass Lane OR Rte. 31 N from Flemington to Molasses Hill Rd. Take to end. Turn right onto Rte. 629 to Bass Lane.
Species. . . 500 trees; Blue Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir
Open. . . 10-5 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Nov. 18 – Dec. 17. Closed Thanksgiving, but open for tagging by appt. Nov 1
Manalapan
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, Manalapan Twp.
732-786-9277. . . 114 Daum Rd. Manalapan. . . Garden State Pkwy Exit 123, Rte. 9 S. to Gordon Corner Rd. exit. Right on Tennent (5. 4 mi. ) to Daum Rd. NJ Tpk Exit 8, Rte. 33 E (7. 9 mi. ) left on Woodward Rd. (. 4 mi. ). First left onto Daum Rd.
Species. . . 3,000 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Fraser Fir. Open. . . 9-8 (daily), Nov. 20 – Dec. 23
Robbinsville
McLaughlin Tree Farm, Robbinsville
609-259-8122. . . 1312 Old York Road. . . Located on Rte. 539, 2. 1 mi. north of Route I-195 (Exit 8). Across from Herbert Road. 3. 5 mi north of Allentown and 4 mi. south of Hightstown. Easily accessible from Rtes. 195, 130 & NJ Turnpike via Exit 8.
Species. . . 1,000 trees; Douglas-fir, Canaan Fir, Scotch Pine
Open. . . 8-5 (Sat & Sun & by appt. ) Nov. 25 – Dec. 24
Rosemont
Rosemont Tree Farm, Rosemont
609-397-1809. . . Route 519. . . From Flemington – Rte. 12 W to Rte. 523 right onto Rte. 604 to Rte. 519. Turn right onto Rte. 519. Farm 300 yards. From Trenton – Rte. 29N thru Lambertville and Stockton. Right onto Rte. 519 1. 5 mi. to farm.
Species. . . 1,000 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Canaan Fir, Scotch Pine Open. . . 9-4:30 (Thu – Sun), Nov. 24 – Dec. 23
Sussex
Shale Hills Farm
98 Pond School Road, Sussex , 973-875-4231
Directions: At intersection of Rtes. 23 or 94 N. -take Rte. 23 N. – 1 1/2 mi. to Double S Diner on left – turn behind Diner on Pond School Rd. – 1. 2 mi. to farm – sign.
Species: 700 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, Douglas-fir
Hours: Open Weekends after Thanksgiving from 9:30 am until dark.
Trenton
Willard Christmas Tree Farms, Trenton
609-587-1776. . . 300 Basin Rd. . . Rte. 1 to Bakers Basin Rd. (. 5 mi. South of I-295 overpass), 1 mi. to Basin Rd. on right. Farm 1 mi. on left.
Species. . . 1,000 trees; Blue Spruce, Douglas-fir, Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir
Open. . . 12-5 (Mon – Fri), 8-6 (Sat & Sun) Nov. 24 – Dec. 23 Enjoy a Hay wagon ride as you select your tree from our fields and cut it down yourself. We have available pre-cut trees that have been freshly cut from our fields. Christmas Trees we have available are Scotch Pine, White Pine, Douglas Fir, Norway, Colorado Blue and White Spruce. Also available are fresh dug balled and burlapped trees from our fields. You can enjoy indoors during the Holiday season and then plant outdoors to enjoy for a lifetime. All farms carry roping, wreaths and greens for all your Holiday Decorating needs.
Whitehouse Station
Holly Bough Plantation, Whitehouse Station
908-534-2622. . . 88 Cole Rd. . . I-78 or Rte. 22 to Rte. 523, two miles south to Rte. 620 (Dreahook Rd. ), ¼ mi. to Holland Brook Rd. – Turn right, continue 1. 5 mi. to split in road, turn right onto Cole Rd.
Species. . . 200 trees; Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Black Hills Spruce
Open. . . 9:30-5 (Sat & Sun), Nov. 24 – Dec. 23.
Wrightstown
Edwards Christmas Tree Farm, Wrightstown
609-758-7729. . . 338 Jacobstown-Cookstown Rd. . . From Mt. Holly, take Rte. 537 E. to right at light at Jacobstown-Cookstown Rd. Farm is one mile on right. From Freehold, take Rte. 537 W. to left at light at Jacobstown-Cookstown Rd. Farm is one mile on right. Species. . . 200 trees; White Pine, Douglas-fir, Scotch Pine
Open. . . 9-4:30 (daily), Dec. 1 – Dec. 24

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Though not a supervised area, the Kids Zone features a number of things to keep school-age children occupied and entertained: books, puzzles and games. The Kids Zone also includes a flat screen television so children of members can watch movies or play video games.

“Let’s face it, most kids would rather go to the dentist than watch their parents shop for their next home improvement project. By the same token, it’s difficult for members with children to get the most out of the experience and do the research they need to do if they’re concerned about the kids getting fidgety. The Kids Zone gives children of DirectBuy members a place to play games, watch TV or even make new friends with other members’ kids while the grown-ups have their ‘fun’,” said Jade Allen, co-owner of DirectBuy of Vancouver.

Creating fun things to do for children is nothing new for DirectBuy. DirectBuy franchises across North America regularly donate equipment to youth organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs and children’s hospitals.

“Because we are entrenched in the local community, we have an even greater incentive to make this a one-of-a-kind, unique shopping experience because many of the members are our friends, neighbors, even relatives,” said Allen. “The Kids Zone and donations to youth groups are just an extension of that philosophy. ”

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Alberta:

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DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, Edmonton, 780-413-8242

British Columbia:

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DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St. , Vancouver, 604-251-5822

DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, Kelowna, 250-763-4130

DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, 250-412-0238

Manitoba:

DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190

New Brunswick:

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Nova Scotia:

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Ontario:

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DirectBuy of Ottawa, 1392 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, 613-749-2700

DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit 108, London, 519-652-0552

DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit #2, Markham, 905-948-1911

DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4120 Ridgeway Drive Unit 26, Mississauga, 905-608-9244

DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-545-1200

DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 17, Pickering, 905-839-7747

DirectBuy of Hamilton – Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271

DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, Toronto, 416-467-0078

DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. Ste. 14, Waterloo, 519-885-3231

DirectBuy of Windsor, 2705 Kew Drive, Windsor, 519-945-3200

DirectBuy of Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street Unit 63, Barrie, 705-719-2999

Saskatchewan:

DirectBuy of Saskatoon, 201 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, 306-683-3490

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