Ducked my first Jeep today to spread a little chee

Ducked my first Jeep today to spread a little cheer. Whether you duck a Jeep, buy a stranger a cup of coffee, hold the door open for someone, or give a random compliment, go spread some of that kindness around. Everyone can use it. ✨

He gives awesome hugs, even though he bends down t

He gives awesome hugs, even though he bends down to do it like I’m some 80 year old little grandma. 😂 He hasn’t been home in forever, so I asked him to meet me at his grandparents to I could get my fill. The concept that you have kids and raise them and give them everything you have and that they’re supposed to leave you at 18… I still can’t quite grasp it. I will never get used to it. It’s a million percent not ok, but today I got to hug him and eat lunch with him and my parents, and that’s enough for now. 🥰

Full moon tonight, and the cloud cover was equal p

Full moon tonight, and the cloud cover was equal parts amazing and annoying. Full moons are a good time to let go of things that no longer serve you, and make way for things that do. ✨

Life can change in an instant. I make a concerted

Life can change in an instant. I make a concerted effort to find joy in the smallest of things. It’s not hard ... a pretty cloud pattern in the sky, a heart shaped rock, surprise iced coffee, laughing until you cry, and other randomness. If there’s one thing that people take away from knowing me, I hope that maybe that’s it. Squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of every day. Say yes to big things. And little things. And especially when you’re scared. Take leaps. Step outside your comfort zone. Do new and brave things. Laugh out loud every day. Treat people kindly, whether you like them or not. Be compassionate and silly and forgive. And love. Love fiercely and let people know. As Maddie so eloquently put it when she was five years old, “love big.” 💛

Currently obsessed with Maneskin’s cover of Begg

Currently obsessed with Maneskin’s cover of Beggin’, and I started diving deep on the meaning of the song today. It’s sort of sad and a nod to my 20-year-old self. The self that sometimes changed to fit the mold of what they think someone else likes or wants … but so much so that you don’t even recognize who you are anymore. KWIM? Advice I would give to my 20-year-old self? Don’t do it. They ain’t worth it. Be true to who you are and the right people will find you. What advice would YOU give to your younger self? 🤔

Boonton Bagels (in the Acme plaza) frequently land

Boonton Bagels (in the Acme plaza) frequently lands on the “best of” lists so I made a note to check it out. We have a few bagel shops we go to for different things, but are always on the lookout for a new go-to. I stopped in late on Sunday morning, and although they were busy, my order was still ready quickly and with a smile. One of the recent “best of” lists mentioned that the secret to their bagels tasting so good was that they use water from New York. The texture is different than other bagel shops in the area - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My go-to order is usually a toasted onion with lox spread, and Boonton Bagel’s lox spread did not disappoint — in fact, it has usurped my “one to beat” as my new favorite. It’s creamy, with sizable pieces of salmon, and is a tiny bit salty. Like, just the perfect amount, and that’s what put it over the edge. Grab your go-to order, and then add extra bagels and spreads to last you the week. You won’t be disappointed. 🥯

I am utterly spent. This week has kicked my ass an

I am utterly spent. This week has kicked my ass and I’ve got nothing left to give. Mercury in retrograde plus work stress made for the perfect storm, and all I want to do are fun things this weekend for distractions. Crystal shopping? Some water therapy? Chowing down on sushi? Maybe ALL OF THE ABOVE. TGIF, friends, TGIF. ✨

There are three dessert recipes that I make every

There are three dessert recipes that I make every Fall. Caramel Apple Dip (my daughter’s favorite), Jewish Cinnamon Apple Cake (which I’ve been making since ‘98), and these Glazed Apple Bars. They taste like you’re eating apple pie with your hands, and even though I don’t have a sweet tooth, when I make these I give them away as fast as possible so the temptation doesn’t stay in the kitchen. If you’re craving some Fall-inspired flavors, make any of these recipes - they’re all on the blog. 🍎

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Ducked my first Jeep today to spread a little chee

Ducked my first Jeep today to spread a little cheer. Whether you duck a Jeep, buy a stranger a cup of coffee, hold the door open for someone, or give a random compliment, go spread some of that kindness around. Everyone can use it. ✨

He gives awesome hugs, even though he bends down t

He gives awesome hugs, even though he bends down to do it like I’m some 80 year old little grandma. 😂 He hasn’t been home in forever, so I asked him to meet me at his grandparents to I could get my fill. The concept that you have kids and raise them and give them everything you have and that they’re supposed to leave you at 18… I still can’t quite grasp it. I will never get used to it. It’s a million percent not ok, but today I got to hug him and eat lunch with him and my parents, and that’s enough for now. 🥰

Full moon tonight, and the cloud cover was equal p

Full moon tonight, and the cloud cover was equal parts amazing and annoying. Full moons are a good time to let go of things that no longer serve you, and make way for things that do. ✨

Life can change in an instant. I make a concerted

Life can change in an instant. I make a concerted effort to find joy in the smallest of things. It’s not hard ... a pretty cloud pattern in the sky, a heart shaped rock, surprise iced coffee, laughing until you cry, and other randomness. If there’s one thing that people take away from knowing me, I hope that maybe that’s it. Squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of every day. Say yes to big things. And little things. And especially when you’re scared. Take leaps. Step outside your comfort zone. Do new and brave things. Laugh out loud every day. Treat people kindly, whether you like them or not. Be compassionate and silly and forgive. And love. Love fiercely and let people know. As Maddie so eloquently put it when she was five years old, “love big.” 💛

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Ducked my first Jeep today to spread a little chee

Ducked my first Jeep today to spread a little cheer. Whether you duck a Jeep, buy a stranger a cup of coffee, hold the door open for someone, or give a random compliment, go spread some of that kindness around. Everyone can use it. ✨

He gives awesome hugs, even though he bends down t

He gives awesome hugs, even though he bends down to do it like I’m some 80 year old little grandma. 😂 He hasn’t been home in forever, so I asked him to meet me at his grandparents to I could get my fill. The concept that you have kids and raise them and give them everything you have and that they’re supposed to leave you at 18… I still can’t quite grasp it. I will never get used to it. It’s a million percent not ok, but today I got to hug him and eat lunch with him and my parents, and that’s enough for now. 🥰

Full moon tonight, and the cloud cover was equal p

Full moon tonight, and the cloud cover was equal parts amazing and annoying. Full moons are a good time to let go of things that no longer serve you, and make way for things that do. ✨

Life can change in an instant. I make a concerted

Life can change in an instant. I make a concerted effort to find joy in the smallest of things. It’s not hard ... a pretty cloud pattern in the sky, a heart shaped rock, surprise iced coffee, laughing until you cry, and other randomness. If there’s one thing that people take away from knowing me, I hope that maybe that’s it. Squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of every day. Say yes to big things. And little things. And especially when you’re scared. Take leaps. Step outside your comfort zone. Do new and brave things. Laugh out loud every day. Treat people kindly, whether you like them or not. Be compassionate and silly and forgive. And love. Love fiercely and let people know. As Maddie so eloquently put it when she was five years old, “love big.” 💛

Currently obsessed with Maneskin’s cover of Begg

Currently obsessed with Maneskin’s cover of Beggin’, and I started diving deep on the meaning of the song today. It’s sort of sad and a nod to my 20-year-old self. The self that sometimes changed to fit the mold of what they think someone else likes or wants … but so much so that you don’t even recognize who you are anymore. KWIM? Advice I would give to my 20-year-old self? Don’t do it. They ain’t worth it. Be true to who you are and the right people will find you. What advice would YOU give to your younger self? 🤔

Boonton Bagels (in the Acme plaza) frequently land

Boonton Bagels (in the Acme plaza) frequently lands on the “best of” lists so I made a note to check it out. We have a few bagel shops we go to for different things, but are always on the lookout for a new go-to. I stopped in late on Sunday morning, and although they were busy, my order was still ready quickly and with a smile. One of the recent “best of” lists mentioned that the secret to their bagels tasting so good was that they use water from New York. The texture is different than other bagel shops in the area - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My go-to order is usually a toasted onion with lox spread, and Boonton Bagel’s lox spread did not disappoint — in fact, it has usurped my “one to beat” as my new favorite. It’s creamy, with sizable pieces of salmon, and is a tiny bit salty. Like, just the perfect amount, and that’s what put it over the edge. Grab your go-to order, and then add extra bagels and spreads to last you the week. You won’t be disappointed. 🥯

I am utterly spent. This week has kicked my ass an

I am utterly spent. This week has kicked my ass and I’ve got nothing left to give. Mercury in retrograde plus work stress made for the perfect storm, and all I want to do are fun things this weekend for distractions. Crystal shopping? Some water therapy? Chowing down on sushi? Maybe ALL OF THE ABOVE. TGIF, friends, TGIF. ✨

There are three dessert recipes that I make every

There are three dessert recipes that I make every Fall. Caramel Apple Dip (my daughter’s favorite), Jewish Cinnamon Apple Cake (which I’ve been making since ‘98), and these Glazed Apple Bars. They taste like you’re eating apple pie with your hands, and even though I don’t have a sweet tooth, when I make these I give them away as fast as possible so the temptation doesn’t stay in the kitchen. If you’re craving some Fall-inspired flavors, make any of these recipes - they’re all on the blog. 🍎

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