This Is My New Jersey

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
November 24, 2016

New Jersey and the Cranberry

As I have always said, New Jersey has many things to offer. One wonderful taste of Jersey is the cranberry. New Jersey is the third largest cranberry producer in the nation, behind Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Agricultural cooperative, Ocean Spray, was founded by three growers in 1930, two from Massachusetts and one from New Jersey. Ocean… Continue reading

Food, History, Pine Barrens

cranberries, New Jersey, Ocean Spray, Pine Barrens, Thanksgiving
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
September 18, 2016

Belleville Goes to Hell’s Kitchen

Anyone who is a regular reader of my blog knows I grew up in Belleville. It was a great place to grow up. My life consisted of Girl Scouts (Brownie Troop 255, Junior Troop 292), drama club, and of course marching band. My years in band were the best times growing up. I made great… Continue reading

Just Plain Cool, New Jersey

Belleville, Hell’s Kitchen, Pat Tortorello, Trish Sebben
August 14, 2016

Show Your Jersey Pride

Anyone who knows me is keenly aware I am not someone who is into fashion trends. What I am into is showing off my Jersey pride. I wanted to share with everyone some great finds you can wear or display to show off your Jersey pride! Alex & Ani: OK, like I said, I generally… Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Shopping

Alex & Ani, cape may diamond, horseshoe crab
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
July 4, 2016

The Old Guard in Morristown

Yesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of hearing the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp give a concert at the Washington’s Headquarters Museum. It was the first time I saw them in person and it was a great event! For those who are not familiar, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp was… Continue reading

History, Morris County, New Jersey

Continental Army, Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, Morristown, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Washingon’s Headquarters, Wick House
June 30, 2016

Independence Day – Jersey Style

Many may not realize the significance of New Jersey in the fight for Independence. Morristown National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1779-80 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. This amazing place represents patriotism and sacrifice during this pivotal period in our nation’s history. There are multiple… Continue reading

Exploring, Festivals, History, Jersey Icon, Morris County, New Jersey, Preservation

Continental Army, Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, George Washington, Jockey Hollow, Morristown, Morristown Green, Morristown National Historical Park, Revolutionary Times Weekend, Revolutionary War, US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
June 26, 2016

Jersey Road Trip: Frenchtown

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know there are plenty of places I love in the Garden State. One of my favorite places to visit is Frenchtown. Yesterday I headed to Frenchtown for a yarn spinning class at The Spinnery. I’ve been spinning yarns for quite a while (I have a… Continue reading

Exploring, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Outdoors

Frenchtown, Minette’s, Nishisakawick Creek, The Bridge Cafe, The National Hotel, The Spinnery, The Wildflower Cafe