Maple Sugar Fest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

by | Feb 25, 2014 | Family, Travel

This past weekend Camden, Eleanor and I headed out to Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ (it’s only 15 mins from Maplewood) for their Maple Sugar Fest. I never realized how popular Maple Sugaring was in the NJ area.  It’s something I’m not too...

Santa Lodge

by | Dec 2, 2013 | Family, Travel

Our annual visit with Santa Colin (Father Christmas) happened over the weekend while we were visiting family in Delaware. Santa Colin is a family friend who we’ve been visiting since Eleanor was born.  Our 1st visit was in his living room and Eleanor was...
Moving tips and tricks

Moving tips and tricks

by | Jun 6, 2013 | DIY, Travel

When moving from an apartment to a house there are a lot of things to think about.  There’s the obvious decorating and painting, but something that will make everything better is being well organized. So I’m sharing some moving tips and tricks. Moving...

Am I breaking up with NYC?

by | May 7, 2013 | Family, Travel

I’m having a hard time believing that in 1 week Mike and I will be homeowners.  I mean are we really that grown up?  I’m also having a really tough time breaking up with the NYC.  I thought I was ready for this, but as the date approaches...