Essex County

November 24, 2017

Shop Small Jersey Style

While many are out today on Black Friday shopping on major department stores like Target and Best Buy, I find Small Business Saturday much more important. Started in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is meant to encourage consumers to shop at locally-owned stores in their communities. Small businesses generate the majority of jobs in… Continue reading

Cape May County, Essex County, Morris County, New Jersey, Passaic County, Photography, Shopping, Sussex County

Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, Kevin’s Fine Jewelry, photography, Sergio’s, Small Business Saturday, White Water Flies
May 25, 2017

Memorial Day Events 2017

Memorial Day weekend is upon us. While everyone enjoys an extra day off and barbecues, it is important to remember what the day is really about – remembering those who paid for our freedom with their lives. There are a number of events throughout the state where you can pay respect to these men and women we… Continue reading

Bergen County, Essex County, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Ocean County, Sussex County, Union County
May 13, 2017

Remembering the Heroes: NNJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Since I was a kid, I liked going to the cemetery. I know it may sound strange. I grew up in a big Italian family and, unfortunately, as each family member passed, they would go to the cemetery. Once I was old enough to go a little further away from home on my bike, I… Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, History, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Preservation, Sussex County

cemeteries, Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, Essex County, Revolutionary War, Sussex County, Vets
November 26, 2016

Small Business Saturday – Jersey Style

While many people look forward to Black Friday for a good deal on a television set, I look forward to Small Business Saturday. Small businesses are the driving force behind the nation’s economy. According to the Small Business Administration, in 2013, New Jersey small businesses employed over 1.7 people. More than 50 percent of those companies… Continue reading

Cape May County, Essex County, Exploring, Hunterdon County, Morris County, New Jersey, Shopping, Sussex County

Cape May, Chester, Chester Crafts Collectibles & Antiques, Denville, Faith and Begorra, James Candy Company, Montclair, Objects of Desire, Peters Valley, Small Business Saturday, The Inner Eye, Whale’s Tale and Splash, White Water Flies
October 12, 2016

Why I love New Jersey

My husband and I were watching a television show about real estate in Montana. One couple was planning a move from California to Montana. Now, when most people think of Big Sky Country, they imagine the open prairie, cowboys, and wood cabins. Instead of embracing the lifestyle, they were trying to shoehorn California living into… Continue reading

Conservation, Essex County, Exploring, Food, History, Mercer County, Morris County, New Jersey, Ocean County, Outdoors, Sussex County

fly fishing, nature, Newark, Rutts Hut, Second Battle of Trenton, Walpack
September 25, 2016

Going Home: Seton Hall Weekend

In September around the country, colleges have their own versions of “Parent’s Weekend” to show off the best of their schools. This weekend was Seton Hall’s turn. When I received the announcement about all that would take place on the campus, I felt a longing to take a ride to visit my college home. My… Continue reading

Essex County, Festivals, History, Jersey Icon

New Jersey, Seton Hall, South Orange
July 16, 2016

Photos Around New Jersey

Just wanted to share some photos I have taken from around the great state of New Jersey! I hope you enjoy and check out some of these great areas. Just a few more reasons to love New Jersey! Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Sussex County

Lafayette Township, Newark, Paulinskill River, Schooley’s Mountain, Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, Washington Forge Pond
March 13, 2016

Proud to be a Pirate

I went to college at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. My freshman year was when the team went to the NCAA Championship. The team didn’t win, but they really gave a great effort. Now in the interest of full disclosure, I hate basketball. Actually, I hate when schools (high school or college)… Continue reading

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New Jersey, Seton Hall, South Orange
July 4, 2015

New Jersey and Independence Day

Independence Day is a day for great American pride. What you may not know is that New Jersey played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. If you want to celebrate our independence in a patriotic way, check out some of these locations and events. Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, History, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Morris County, New Jersey

Battle of Trenton, Belleville, Continental Army, Delaware River, Morristown, Princeton, Revolutionary War, Sandy Hook, Second River
March 7, 2015

Belleville on Shark Tank

During last night’s show, an update was provided on Mo’s Bows. Daymond had helped to broker a deal with a company that makes hand-made ties in order to ramp up production. Where is the facility, you might ask? Belleville, New Jersey! Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, History, New Jersey

Belleville, Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossoms, Daymond John, Essex County, Mo’s Bows, Robert Stewart, Shark Tank