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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
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I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Visit: Randolph Climbing Center {Randolph, New Jersey}

March 19, 2014 · Narrative

Looking for a fun rainy day activity or something to do just because? The Randolph Climbing Center might be the perfect spot to visit.

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“So I don’t have to do it if I don’t want to, right?” Madeline asked as we pulled into the parking lot.

No, of course not. You can check it out and see what it’s all about, and if you’re not comfortable, you can just sit with me.

And minutes later, there she was, hanging from a rope some ten feet in the air.

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Fears, she’s got few. And clearly not enough.

This afternoon excursion a few months back was brought to us courtesy of another Groupon. Because that’s pretty much where all our adventuring comes from. The deal was too good to pass up: $25 for four people to go rock wall climbing for an hour. Splitting it with a friend made it even better. And with my adrenaline junkie son (higher! faster! bigger!), he was pretty much in seventh heaven.

Ample parking in front of the establishment, the Randolph Climbing Center in located in an industrial section of town, and very easy to find. When we arrived, we signed the necessary you’re-risking-your-life reminders waivers, stashed our coats and valuables, and the kids met with the instructor to go over some basics. A few minutes later, she helped them get their equipment on and secured, and led them to a spot on the floor.

The place is small and although there was enough space for the kids to do their rock wall climbing, as more groups came in, we definitely had to be mindful of not bumping into each other while we were on the floor and really had to pay attention. Which means, the more off-hours you can choose for your climbing adventure, the better off you are (and reservations are strongly recommended).

The instructor was great with the kids, guiding them when they needed it, and stepping back, figuratively and literally, to give them space to have a little freedom. Once she saw they had the hang of the concept, the equipment, and the rules, she let them do their thing.

They were, after all, pretty tethered in and there is a limit to how much trouble they could actually get in.

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The hour time period gave them each a chance, taking turns, to climb the wall several times, which ended up being perfectly aligned with when their energy level started to dip. For those that don’t climb, there is a small seating area where you can sit in full view of everything.

Each of the staff members that we interacted with were friendly, outgoing, and great with the kids. The entire establishment was clean, and there is a vending machine in the lobby area in case you need to fuel up for more climbing adventures.

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Whether you have a Groupon deal or not, it’s reasonably priced and a fun spot to visit, kids or no kids.

Randolph Climbing Center
3 Middlebury Boulevard
Randolph, NJ 07869
Telephone: (973) 598-8555

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  1. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:48 am

    Oh my goodness – looks like such a fun place!! That would be very popular here for some indoor fun with the long winters we have :)
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  2. Joanne says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:32 am

    That’s so much fun! Not that I’ve ever been wall-climbing, but the kids definitely seem super into it!
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  3. Ginny McMeans says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    What a great experience. Looks like a blast!

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
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Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
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Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
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