Exploring
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The Healing Power of the Shore
Last week my husband and I took our first extended vacation in probably close to a decade. It was actually the longest vacation we had since our honeymoon. Where did we go, you might ask? Down the shore, of course. I am fully aware of the insanity that took place last weekend. Thankfully, we were… Continue reading
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Looking for Cherry Trees? Check out Branch Brook Park!
For the most part, I like New 12 New Jersey. However, this morning during their “Close to Home” program, they were showing off cherry blossom trees and boasting how New York City is the place to go to check them out this spring. Ahem, I’ll put this as nicely as possible for a Jersey Girl.… Continue reading
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It’s Spring – Time to Get Out!
We finally had a few nice days in a row, so it was time to actually leave the house for more than just food shopping and take in some fresh air. So hubby and I decided to check out a spot that is new to us as a possible fishing spot. Well, we weren’t the… Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and his Connection to Camden
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. When many think of Martin Luther King, Jr., they often think of his childhood in… Continue reading
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My 2023 New Jersey Christmas List
I may be a little late getting my list to Santa this year, but I hope he knows all that has been going on lately and he’ll cut me some slack. I think I’ve been a pretty good girl this year, so hopefully I’m on the fat man’s nice list. Especially when he doesn’t need… Continue reading
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Happy New Jersey Day!
I am excited to (hopefully) be the first person of your day to wish you a Happy New Jersey Day! Now for me, every day is New Jersey Day, but this is one of the two days out of the year we all need to stop and pay homage to our great state. In case… Continue reading
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Independence Day: Jersey Style
We are finally in the midst of summer and I am absolutely thrilled. I feel less like a hermit and look forward to actually going outside. Whether sitting on the deck with my morning coffee or in the evening with an adult beverage as the sun sets after 8:00 p.m., it is my favorite time… Continue reading
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National New Jersey Day
This week we celebrated National New Jersey Day. Yes, that’s right. There’s an official day to nationally celebrate New Jersey. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate New Jersey and I thought I would share some interesting facts about our awesome state, which officially became a state in 1776. First of all, we are known… Continue reading
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New Jersey: The Cradle of Independence
When many think about Independence Day, they often think of places like Boston or Philadelphia. The truth is, New Jersey played an incredibly important role in the birth of our nation. There are plenty of great events throughout the long weekend of celebrate the holiday! Here are some of events that are taking place over… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 