Recently, I stumbled upon the delightful concept of "pebbling." No, it’s not about collecting rocks—though that has its own charm (especially if you ask my little ones!)—but rather the act of sharing memes, links, and videos with friends and family.
Read MoreWhen summer rolled around this year, I knew I wanted a good mix of camps for my kids. Since sleepaway camps aren't really my thing, I always aim to sign them up for several week-long camps that balance outdoor activities with something to keep their minds sharp.
Read MoreWe’ve been considering getting an electric vehicle for our family for quite some time.
Read MoreTo celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, I’m taking my family on a weekend cultural adventure with Holman BMW in Princeton!
Read MoreI’ve always loved the idea of doing Christmas pictures at a tree farm, and this year I finally made it happen when NJ-based photographer Katy Firstov reached out to me about doing a holiday family mini session.
Read MoreIs there a better time than Spring to give yourself this gentle reminder: Nurture your life like a garden.
Read MoreDearest Reader, did you miss me? And by “me” I mean the glittering gowns, the sideburns, the kissing, and of course the splashy Vitamin String Quartet covers guiding us through another social season in ton.
Read MoreIf you’re a newbie to Korean spas, also known as “jjimjilbang”, let me introduce you to this wonderful, enriching Korean experience that you can find right here at Island Spa and Sauna in central New Jersey.
Read MoreMy family and I spent a few unplugged days last month glamping at Blind Buck Valley Farmstead (BBVF) in the heart of Salem, just three hours outside NYC.
Read MoreYesterday we walked through a field of lavender, just before a summer rainstorm. The downpour lasted precisely 15 minutes and the muskiness of rain combined with sweet lavender notes in an alchemy of seasonal magic.
Read MoreAnyone else having a blazing hot summer prelude? Here in the Northeast, we got hit with a heat wave in the 90s after Memorial Day. As such, this marks the unofficial start to summer and I’m here to share a friendly reminder that now’s a good time to get your home ready for the hottest months of the year.
Read MoreStrawberry picking season is one of my favorite things about summer – in a way, I like to think of it as the first lap of summer, the prelude to salty beach days and afternoon baseball games.
Read MoreLately, I’ve been collecting garden visits. It’s like a hobby, some might say. Instead of collecting gems or shells, I’ve become obsessed with hunting down the prettiest public and private gardens around New Jersey.
Read MoreThe glossy sheen of hardwood. Billie Eilish playing from the kitchen Alexa. The lingering sound of Saturday chatter from the kids playing outside with friends. The feeling of warmth washing over you as you pass through bright, airy, rejuvenated rooms. Spring must be here.
Read MoreIf I had to pick the one thing I loved the most about spring, it would, of course, have to be all the pretty flowers that come with the season – packing up my winter coats would be a sure close second.
Read MoreI just finished decorating my porch for fall for the very first time ever and am so excited to show you how it turned out. Growing up, my family never decorated for holidays other than Christmas, so this is a fun fall tradition I love starting with my own kids.
Read MoreWhen a family crisis came up and we had to make an unexpected family trip to North Carolina last week, I barely had time to pack for myself, much less a family of five.
Read MoreAll over the internet people are posting about having a “hot girl summer,” the origin of which can be traced back to rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s new album “Fever.”
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