Originally from Hamilton, NJ, Angela lives in Lincroft with her beautiful family. In addition to raising her handsome boys here in Monmouth County, Angela also owns their artisanal soap company, Advanced Soap of Lincroft. Learn more below about where you can purchase your own soap locally, some of Angela’s favorite things to do with the boys in the area, and how our community has been an incredible resource while they’ve built their family-owned business.
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town?
Originally I am from Hamilton Township, New Jersey; I lived there for 18 years. I currently live in Lincroft, NJ and have lived here for 5 years. My husband’s family moved to the area from Staten Island in the 80’s.
Child(ren) and Age(s)?
3 Boys: Finnegan- 9, Augustine: 7, Anderson- 5
One thing people would be surprised to know about you…
I worked at Six Flags for several years as a Warner Brothers Character and dancer in the Lake Show and Warner Brothers Kids Club Show. My favorite character to be was Marvin the Martian.
Anyone special you’d like to thank for helping you through parenthood?
My Mom and Linda Carroll (a registered nurse and lactation consultant) who hosted a New Moms group once a week for new Mothers. I attended this group for one year and met wonderful mothers which provided a network of support.
Favorite things to do with your kids?
Go to the Beach, ride our bikes and ski.
Are you involved in a business venture, a local organization, a creative endeavor, or in the corporate world? Please share!
Advanced Soap of Lincroft is a family owned and operated small business. We are rebranding under Lincroft Soap Co to continue to strengthen our connection to the community with our new branding set to roll out later this summer. I am a soap artisan crafting cold process soaps with a unique design along with our new products that include castile (liquid soap), body balm, and regular soap bars with our proprietary recipes. In addition to creating great soap products, we are working on a sustainability initiative to decrease waste and packaging turnover by incentivizing customers to coming back to our partner stores to fill up their reusable bottles.
How has this community been instrumental in getting you to where you are now?
Well as starters, family and friends have shown up at our promotional tables hosted at local businesses such as the Coffee Corral, Dean’s Natural Food Market, The Herbary, and Bungalow Road, The Local Line, and Great Harvest. The small business development center at Brookdale CC has been integral. Monmouth County is made up of so many entrepreneurs and industrious small business owners. If you have a unique idea and are willing to put in the work, there is no better place to live; creativity is embedded in the local DNA. Running a small business can be lonely and frustrating at times, it takes a village to make it work.
What is your favorite restaurant in Monmouth County?
Robinson Ale House and Cave Bistro.
What is your favorite activity to do with your children in Monmouth County?
Blueberry/Raspberry and Strawberry Farms; going to Spring Lake Beach and Pool
What are your Mom Goals?
I would like to raise responsible, honest and kindhearted young men. I want them to follow their passion
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