Sussex County

May 24, 2020

The Official Jersey Bucket List

As we all continue to wait to be paroled from Coronavirus jail, many of us are making plans of what we would like to do once we are free to go anywhere and do anything. Well, this had me start to make a “Jersey bucket list;” all the things Jersey-related someone should do at some… Continue reading

Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Conservation, Cumberland County, Exploring, Food, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Ocean County, Outdoors, Pine Barrens, Preservation, Shopping, Sussex County

Appalachian Trail, Atlantic City, Brook Trout, Cape May, cape may diamond, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, fly fishing, High Point, Hirams, Hot Grill, Morristown, Morristown National Historical Park, Rutts Hut, Seaside Heights, The Belmont, The Midway, The Pine Barrens
March 17, 2020

Five Tips to Surviving Coronavirus – Jersey Style

So we’ve all been hearing about the expansion of the Coronavirus around the world on a minute-by-minute basis. A lot of people are in quarantine – either by choice or government mandate; others are following curfews. We are all social distancing and every school in New Jersey has been switched to remote learning. For the… Continue reading

Exploring, Food, Jersey Icon, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Passaic County, Sussex County

Angry Erik, Cop Land, Eddie & the Cruisers, Garden State, Harold & Kumar, Jefferson Diner, Morris County Parks, Roxbury Diner, The Sopranos, Tick Tock
January 4, 2020

Rambling ‘Round: Respectrum Books

Like most Jersey kids, I spent many of my teenage hours at the mall. Before my friends and I could drive we would take the public bus to Willowbrook and just wander. After I had my license, I was officially set free to go whenever I wanted (almost). Whether it was sitting with a slice… Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, New Jersey, Sussex County

Belleville, Carvel, Esposito’s, Frank Lloyd Write, Plaza Chemist, Respectrum Books, Sussex, Zane Grey
November 27, 2019

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday

This week officially kicks off the holiday season. Thanksgiving on Thursday, then Black Friday, and finally Small Business Saturday. I have never participated on Black Friday. Think about it – people get up at the crack of dawn to fight each other for a deal on a big screen television the day after they gave… Continue reading

Cape May County, Morris County, New Jersey, Shopping, Sussex County

Cape May, Denville, Gallery D’May, Hackettstown, Respectrum Books, shop small, shopping, Surprises in Store, Sussex, Trinity Thrift Shop
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
December 13, 2016

End-of-Year Gift Giving in New Jersey

We all have someone on our list that is tough when it comes to gift giving. Since many are looking for an end-of-year tax deduction, why not give someone a donation in their name to a special Jersey charity? Here are some great New Jersey-based charities that will support important organizations while giving a special… Continue reading

Camden County, Mercer County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Sussex County, Warren County

Adopt a Species, Antler Ridge, Camden Distinguished Brothers, Camden Sophisticated Sisters, Conserve Wildlife Foundation, Peters Valley, The Almighty Percussion Sound, Under my Wing
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