Clinton Township Newsletter

4 j a n u a r y 2 0 2 6 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M H o w t o C r e at e a M a k e u p r o u t i n e F o r t H e n e w Y e a r As the new year begins, it comes natural to make new year's resolutions and to think of ways to improve your life. One aspect of your life that can probably usually use an upgrade is your current makeup routine. This is a great time to go through your makeup products and determine which products are used daily and toss the products that you no longer use or are expired, which will reduce the space in your makeup bag to make room for future products to purchase that you will actually use. If you are now in the market to buy new makeup and don't know where to begin, this is a good time to schedule a makeup consultation at a makeup counter or to hire a professional makeup artist who will hand select the perfect products to address your personal needs along with teach you the techniques and professional tips so that you know how to apply it correctly. Bridal Makeup by Meli is exceptionally well-rated by New Jersey Brides by holding perfect 5-star scores on The Knot and WeddingWire along with consistently winning The Knot's Best of Weddings awards for over a decade (since 2013) in both Central & Northern NJ regions. Brides consistently call Meli "the absolute BEST," highlighting her ability to bring visions to life, make everyone feel beautiful, and offer excellent service from start to finish, making her a top choice makeup artist for all your special events. All professional bridal makeup services are available on-location at the comfort of your own home or your selected venue of choice. Through her passion for beauty and artistry, Meli is dedicated to creating the perfect look for your special day and providing the ultimate makeup experience. To schedule a makeup consultation or book a makeup artist for your next big event, contact Meli at: (908) 240-7920. If you have a makeup question that you would like to be answered in a future newsletter, you can email them to her at: meli@bridalmakeupbymeli.com "Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to." ~ Bill Vaughan H i g H S C H o o l S o p H o M o r e a n d J u n i o r C H e C k l i S t F r o M n e x t S t e p a d v i S i n g , l l C : • Review and understand your PSAT score. • Take a diagnostic ACT exam use a specific PSAT/ACT comparison chart to help you decide/map out your testing plan for 2025. Sign up for www. schoolhouse.world or Kahn Academy assistance. • Make a list of potential colleges you would like to visit. Check out their admission website to view Open Houses and mark your calendar! • How about careers? If you don't know what you want to study, you probably know what you don't want to study! • Speak to the admissions representative assigned to New Jersey and introduce yourself via email. Ask if they will be visiting your HS in the spring. • Continue extracurricular/volunteer activities and seek leadership roles. • Do you need to plan on an extra math course this summer in order to be competitive in your potential major, or to be competitive in your application? • Do you want to attend a pre-college summer camp or obtain research experience? Many applications are due prior to March 1. • Continue building relationships with your teachers; your eleventh grade teachers will most likely be writing your letters of recommendation! And, don't forget to say "Hi" to your school counselor too! Here at Next Step Advising, LLC, we meet with your son/daughter every month (more when needed) and guide them from start to finish – everything from finding their best fit school and major to helping them find their voice in the college essay. Students can be done with their applications BEFORE senior year begins IF they start early. We suggest sophomores and juniors schedule a consult in January. Call Nicole Smith, M.Ed. (owner of Next Step Advising, LLC) at 908.642.8509 for a consult to learn more! "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are… just those that bring simple lile pleasures, following one another soly, like pearls slipping off a string." ~ L.M. Montgomery

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