This Is My New Jersey

November 27, 2013

Shop Small in New Jersey this Weekend

While many are focused on Black Friday and the big box stores, what I am really excited about is Small Business Saturday. Depending on the study and the area, anywhere form 50% to 80% of money spent stays right in that local community. Continue reading

Bridgewater, Collingswood, Denville, Hackettstown, Morristown, New Jersey, shop small, shopping, Small Business Saturday

November 22, 2013

New Jersey and Fly Fishing – Perfect Together!

This weekend is a great event in the Garden State if you are a fan of fly fishing. The International Fly Tying Symposium brings the best of the best from all over the world to New Jersey – yes, New Jersey. Continue reading

New Jersey, Outdoors, Somerset County

fly fishing, International Fly Tying Symposium, Jersey coast

November 17, 2013

Lake Mohawk Christmas Crawl and German Christmas Market

This year, Lake Mohawk is offering the first Christmas Crawl discount card that is available for purchase now and is active until the end of the year. The card is only $10 and the cost will go to support local charities. Continue reading

Exploring, Festivals, New Jersey, Sussex County

Christmas Crawl, German Christmas Market, Lake Mohawk, Sparta, Walkill river

November 3, 2013

Explore New Jersey – Scavenger Hunt Style

When I was in fourth grade, I learned about New Jersey history. We learned everything from the history of the state flag, to the different industries New Jersey is famous for, to the state’s importance in the Revolutionary War. Keep in mind, however, that this was all taught from books and being a child, I’m… Continue reading

Exploring, History, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Outdoors

geocaching, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War

October 13, 2013

Historic Mullica Hill

Set deep in South Jersey’s scenic southern farmlands of Gloucester County, Mullica Hill, settled in the late 17th century and built mostly during the Civil War era, has the best of the past and present. Continue reading

Festivals, Gloucester County, History, New Jersey

Civil War, Fall Festival, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

October 5, 2013

Jersey Icon: Jockey Hollow

When my husband and I were in the beginning of our relationship, one of our first dates was to Jockey Hollow in Morristown. My then boyfriend, now husband, really enjoys the history of the Revolutionary War, and I had never been there before, so it was really interesting! Continue reading

History, Jersey Icon, Morris County

Jockey Hollow, Morristown, Revolutionary War

October 3, 2013

Great Jersey Photos

There are plenty of great places in New Jersey for taking interesting photos. If you would like to see some really unique spaces in New Jersey, I recommend you check out my friend Lisa’s blog – Spirit Soul Shutter. Continue reading

New Jersey, Outdoors, Sussex County

cemeteries, Daughters of the American Revolution, photography

September 28, 2013

Jersey Icon: Rutt’s Hut

As part of my blog, I am going to include posts of “Jersey icons.” These are locations are of cultural, historical, and popular importance. Today’s Jersey Icon? Rutt’s Hut. Continue reading

Food, Jersey Icon, Passaic County

hot dogs, New Jersey, Rutts Hut

September 26, 2013

Peters Valley Annual Fine Craft Fair This Weekend

As fall is officially here, there are plenty of great festivals to attend. One that is surely not to be missed is the Peters Valley Annual Fine Craft Fair this weekend. Continue reading

Festivals, Food, History, New Jersey, Outdoors, Sussex County

Delware Valley Recreational Area, Fine Craft Fair, Peters Valley, Sussex County Fairgrounds

September 22, 2013

Fall in New Jersey

Fall is a beautiful time of year in many areas across the country. And of course, there are certainly plenty of great fall activities to do and see in New Jersey – apple picking, pumpkin carving, fall hikes, and Halloween, to name just a few. There is an endless list of possibilities! One of my… Continue reading

Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Sussex County

apple picking, Big Flatbrook, fall, Halloween, hiking, pumpkins, Walpack Inn