When 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.
Is there a better time than Spring to give yourself this gentle reminder: Nurture your life like a garden.
If 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.
Yesterday 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.
Anyone 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.
Strawberry 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.
Lately, 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.
The 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.
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.