Food52 Holiday Swap
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-23T14:56:33-05:00A Secret Santa for Food Lovers I’m a big fan of the website Food52. It is a community of food lovers from all over to share recipes. I was especially ex [...]
My Word For 2022
Janice Weinsoff2022-01-04T10:28:32-05:00Oh, My Word! Yes, we all know that words are powerful. We've all been subjected to so many words that proved to be powerful and, quite honestly, a littl [...]
Valentines Day Gift Guide
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-04T11:45:59-05:00Best Valentines Day Gifts to Send With Love As far back as I can remember, I always celebrated Valentines' Day; it was a tradition I grew up with and co [...]
Visiting New York City In December
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-15T18:06:51-05:00A December to Remember Visiting New York City in December is magical. From the holiday markets to the window displays, you should try to experience the [...]
Lend A Helping Hand
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-30T09:01:09-05:00Give Joy 🎄 As someone who is Jewish, I understand the concept of Tzedakah or charitable giving.  In these difficult times, it is more important than eve [...]
2021 Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Gift Suggestions
Michelle Balaun2021-11-16T07:34:06-05:00I cannot believe that the holidays are approaching. For those that celebrate Hannukah, the first night is November 29th with Christmas less than a month later. I don’t know about you, but my mailbox, both email and actual mailbox, is filled with catalogs and discount coupons. Black Friday deals are out earlier than they have ever been and the shopping season has begun.
Storyworth: A Literary Memoir
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-13T10:55:46-04:00The Gift That Keeps on Giving Last year, my sisters and I gave our mom the gift of Storyworth. She was 88 at the time. The pandemic was in its ninth mon [...]
Mother’s Day Gifts
Janice Weinsoff2021-05-07T14:43:08-04:00You want to do something nice, try these gifts! Mother's Day 2021. I know my daughters will want to get me something even though I tell them they do not [...]
The Ultimate Graduation Gift Guide for Graduates
Janice Weinsoff2021-08-09T14:49:47-04:00Finally, Graduation! It seemed that this day was always way off in the future, but it’s true; graduation is almost here. Many people will be asking what [...]
Do-Good Brands to Do Good By
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-19T11:30:45-05:00My first awareness of a do-good brand supporting a social issue was Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. I was too young to be impressed with anything other than their amazing ice cream but since their onset, they have adhered to their mission while still making amazing ice cream. Today, I am keenly aware of the social issues that brands get behind.
Inked by Dani Temporary Tattoo
Janice Weinsoff2021-04-19T15:58:29-04:00Step up Your Tattoo Style When I was growing up, a tattoo seemed taboo. In fact, HaveUHeard that some religions, my own included, it is considered taboo [...]
Being Thrifty is Great for Your Budget
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-09T12:55:34-05:00Are you thrifty? I have many childhood memories of my uncle going to garage sales and coming home with a bunch of stuff that did not seem useful at all. But he was extremely talented and could take almost any item and upcycle it to use as something else. Up until last year, I had not heard of the term upcycling.
Charcuterie Boards That Are Works of Art
Janice Weinsoff2020-12-08T08:50:08-05:00I am not sure if you noticed, but charcuterie boards are all the rage. My young adult daughters have been making charcuterie boards for years. My nephew has one almost every Friday with wine (according to his IG stories); he loves them so much, I recently bought him a large bamboo cheese board with serving tools. Head to Instagram and search under #charcuterieboard and you are bound to see some works of art. A typical charcuterie, the word derived from the French words that mean flesh and cooked, consists of mainly meats and cheeses. These boards have progressed to some of the most decadent and sweet hot cocoa holiday charcuterie boards.
Dad’s Day 2021
Janice Weinsoff2021-07-27T15:52:44-04:00What to Get All The Dad’s It’s dad’s turn to take the spotlight. On June 20th, it’s time to grab the craft beer, cigars, and golf clubs to celebrate the [...]
Christmas In July
Janice Weinsoff2021-07-19T12:00:15-04:00A Midsummer Celebration Up until the last few years, I genuinely believed that my uncle came up with the idea of Christmas in July. I distinctly remembe [...]
Happiest Time of the Year
Michelle Balaun2020-11-17T13:43:49-05:00We are approaching what is considered to be the happiest time of the year...Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, other holidays, New Year’s… for many of us, it is a time of joy, reflection, and family. Holidays can also be a very difficult time for those who are alone and those who have lost someone. I was raised in a family that always welcomed friends to share in our family holiday time so now to be facing the holidays while trying to balance protecting our matriarchs in the family, is forcing us to redefine how we celebrate.Â
This Halloween I’m Creepin’ It Real
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-09T10:45:38-05:00Basic Witch Full disclosure… Halloween is my least favorite holiday. But, I do get my daughters a little something. It's typically some candy and a smal [...]
Spread Light This Holiday Season
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-08T14:04:13-05:00With Love & Joy This is my favorite time of year… Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. My birthday also falls a few days before Christmas. Between the holiday [...]
2021 Hanukkah Table Decor
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:44:34-05:00What Inspired My Table Decor? My intention for the holidays this year is to make it warm & inviting and joyful. To be honest, after a toned-down Han [...]