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Travel is My Therapy

Travel is My Therapy

Michelle Balaun2023-01-31T15:47:47-05:00

I came across a quote recently that encapsulates my life’s goals; “I’d rather have a passport full of stamps, than a house full of stuff.” Tbh, I did not even own a passport until six years ago having only traveled domestically. Truthfully, I was fortunate enough to be raised by parents who loaded all four of us girls in the car every summer and we went on driving trips in the U.S. Of course, and I do believe this was to keep us quiet and occupied, we were each assigned a state and decided what places we would visit in that state.

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Sundance Is Something Special

Sundance Is Something Special

Janice Weinsoff2023-01-13T16:07:40-05:00

How Did We End Up In Sundance? We have had countless winter ski trips to Utah, but it was always Park City. Planning for our 2022 FamJam started six mon [...]

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Vacations With Your Adult Kids

Vacations With Your Adult Kids

Janice Weinsoff2023-01-17T14:55:25-05:00

Where to Start A vacation with your adult kids is complicated. First, you need to plan around everyone’s work schedules. Second, are you all traveling f [...]

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Words of Inspiration for 2023

Words of Inspiration for 2023

Janice Weinsoff2022-12-24T09:56:43-05:00

A Mindful New Year It is that time of year. My closest friends choose an inspirational word or meaningful intention for their upcoming New Year. Their [...]

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How to Create A Vision Board

How to Create A Vision Board

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-07T15:31:12-04:00

Set Your Intentions What is a Vision Board? It is a physical representation of what you are searching for in your life. I believe in manifesting. Often, [...]

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Update Your Legal Docs

Update Your Legal Docs

Janice Weinsoff2022-08-09T11:52:02-04:00

For Yourself and Your Kids Eight years ago, my husband passed away unexpectedly. If this experience taught me anything, it is important to have ALL of y [...]

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Hanukkah Decor 2022

Hanukkah Decor 2022

Janice Weinsoff2022-11-18T14:57:52-05:00

Hanukkah Past I've just completed my Hanukkah Decor 2022. I love decorating for Hanukkah. I mean, I go all out. A silver, blue & gold Hanukkah tree [...]

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Are You Ready for Hallmark Holiday Movies?

Are You Ready for Hallmark Holiday Movies?

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-27T16:52:36-04:00

This was my first Hallmark experience so I had no idea they had a whole arsenal of movies. There were winter-themed movies, Valentine’s Day, of course, Spring, Summer, Wedding, Fall Harvest, and then the anticipated 7 night Thanksgiving event leading up to Christmas. I could now spend the entire year sucked into the Vortex of Hallmark.

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Michelle Balaun2022-11-21T14:31:35-05:00

I cannot believe that the holidays are approaching. For those that celebrate Hannukah, the first night is December 19th with Christmas less than a week later. I don’t know about you, but my email and actual mailbox, is filled with catalogs and discount coupons. Black Friday deals are out earlier than they have ever been. The shopping season has begun.

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Stocking Stuffers under $30

Stocking Stuffers under $30

Janice Weinsoff2022-11-28T15:00:56-05:00

Adult Kids Love Stocking Stuffers! Why does a Jewish mom have Hannukah stockings? It's not complicated... I love the holidays. Okay, they look like Chri [...]

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Happiest Time of the Year

Happiest Time of the Year

Michelle Balaun2022-10-03T13:26:37-04:00

We 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.

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Why I Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Why I Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Janice Weinsoff2022-02-24T13:45:46-05:00

Valentine’s Day. A day to let others know you love them whether a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, friends - whomever you want to send a little love. As far back as I can remember, I always celebrated Valentines' Day; it was a tradition I grew up with and continued when I became a mom.

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It’s Florida Gators Football Time

It’s Florida Gators Football Time

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:21:06-04:00

Let's Go! My favorite thing about September is the start of college football. I'm all about the Gators. Florida Gators football time means pulling out m [...]

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My Top 10 Travel Item Recommendations

My Top 10 Travel Item Recommendations

Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:22:47-04:00

Simple Travel Items To Make Traveling Less Complicated It is common knowledge that air travel is complicated these days. However, Traveling is my thera [...]

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2021 Hanukkah Table Decor

2021 Hanukkah Table Decor

Janice Weinsoff2022-11-10T14:30:28-05:00

What 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 [...]

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The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Roe v Wade

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Roe v Wade

Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:24:41-04:00

How Did The Supreme Court Rule It's official. Roe v Wade is overturned. Five judges changed that. The leaked documents were a precursor to what was comi [...]

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Come On, Be Happy 😀

Come On, Be Happy 😀

Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:25:34-04:00

Wouldn’t it be great to wake up happy every day? To go through our daily lives without a care in the world. And not let situations steal your happiness. [...]

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Pickleball is The Real Dill

Pickleball is The Real Dill

Janice Weinsoff2023-02-01T12:06:42-05:00

I think I am late for the Pickleball party. What is it about this game that has caught on so quickly? With over 4.8 million now playing, Pickleball is t [...]

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Growing Up In A CPA Family

Growing Up In A CPA Family

Janice Weinsoff2022-05-06T18:37:29-04:00

They’re All Certified Pain in the Asses My father was a CPA. He referred to those working in that field as Certified Pains in the Ass. We all dread tax [...]

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What Is Your Personal Style?

What Is Your Personal Style?

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:07:48-04:00

What are the ways you show your personal style? Through tattoos? Piercings? Jewelry? Perhaps your personal style is reflected in the clothes you wear. O [...]

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I Did A 30 Day Yoga Challenge

I Did A 30 Day Yoga Challenge

Janice Weinsoff2023-02-01T11:59:11-05:00

Who Is Adriene Mishler? I first learned about a 30-day yoga challenge on the Today Show. Adriene Mishler is a yoga teacher from Austin, Texas. Accordin [...]

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Hallo, London, Calling

Hallo, London, Calling

Michelle Balaun2021-10-25T15:57:59-04:00

My first trip to Europe was in London. We chose this destination for several reasons including the fact that we would not have a language barrier. My younger daughter and I planned out most of the trip including must-see visits to London’s iconic sites. I ran it by a friend who is from London to see if we were trying to pack in too much in five short days. Just last year, on a trip with my sister to Israel, we had a layover in London. We decided to spend two days in London and then travel on and had the most amazing time so I have included some spots we went to on this trip as well.

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Ready to Remodel Your Home?

Ready to Remodel Your Home?

Janice Weinsoff2022-11-07T13:30:26-05:00

Tips to Save Money and Time The current real estate surge favors sellers, with demand exceeding supply. We’ve all heard stories of multiple offers made [...]

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Kitchen Must-Haves

Kitchen Must-Haves

Janice Weinsoff2022-07-16T15:29:18-04:00

Tips to Keep It To A Minimum? When I downsized, I had to consider what kitchen must-haves I would take. It was challenging. After the first year, I rea [...]

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And Just Like That

And Just Like That

Janice Weinsoff2022-05-18T17:15:33-04:00

A New Chapter In the SATC reboot "And Just Like That, we get to catch up with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and supporting cast members. Tbh, get it. Lif [...]

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How We Celebrated Turning 60

How We Celebrated Turning 60

Janice Weinsoff2022-01-12T20:29:18-05:00

Reaching Another Milestone Birthday As I sit back and reflect on the positives and negatives of 2021, I can't help but feel grateful. Grateful for being [...]

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Lessons From the Ukraine Crisis

Lessons From the Ukraine Crisis

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:10:31-04:00

What Will We Learn? It is heartbreaking watching Russia’s attack on Ukraine. President Zelensky stated this is an attack on all of us, our freedom, and [...]

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A Mindful New Year

A Mindful New Year

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:13:11-04:00

What Are Your Traditions? And just like that, it is time to bring in the new year. Many of us ring in the new year with a resolution. I am looking forwa [...]

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To Wish Was To Hope

To Wish Was To Hope

Janice Weinsoff2021-11-30T11:22:37-05:00

... And To Hope Was To Expect" - Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility Do you make wishes? I've definitely made my fair share. Jane Austen said, to wish w [...]

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Lend A Helping Hand

Lend A Helping Hand

Janice Weinsoff2021-11-30T09:01:09-05:00

Give 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 [...]

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The Act of Forgiveness

The Act of Forgiveness

Janice Weinsoff2021-10-13T16:23:38-04:00

Early Stages of Learning Forgiveness As children, we often learn that if we apologize for something we did wrong, all will be forgiven. I have many memo [...]

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It’s Gator Game Day 🧡💙🐱‍🐉

It’s Gator Game Day 🧡💙🐱‍🐉

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:15:34-04:00

Let's Go! Football has started, and can I just say, Let's Go! Gator Gameday is something my friends and I look forward to all year. We have one friend [...]

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Why I Am A Health Research Study Volunteer

Why I Am A Health Research Study Volunteer

Janice Weinsoff2021-09-20T11:45:54-04:00

What's It About? Before vaccines become available to the general population over the age of 12, they need to be tested. Worldwide pharmaceutical compani [...]

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Bathroom Makeover: Wash Your Troubles Away

Bathroom Makeover: Wash Your Troubles Away

Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:45:02-05:00

Creating A Tranquil Space When you purchase a home, as I did, hopefully, you've built in any renovations that need to be done. I bought my house knowing [...]

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A Thread of Blue

A Thread of Blue

Janice Weinsoff2021-07-26T14:10:19-04:00

My Faith Gave Me Strength The Siddur, the term for a Jewish prayer book, contains a set order of daily prayers. My familiarity comes from spending years [...]

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I Am An Empty Nester… Again

I Am An Empty Nester… Again

Janice Weinsoff2021-06-21T10:09:33-04:00

After The Pandemic March 12, 2020. This is the day I became a re-nester after the global pandemic. Fifteen months later, they have moved out. I am an em [...]

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Should Your Daughter Join A Sorority?

Should Your Daughter Join A Sorority?

Janice Weinsoff2021-06-21T11:42:47-04:00

Rushing In Is your daughter considering joining a sorority? Both of my daughters did. They had different recruitment experiences but joined the same so [...]

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Sorority Recruitment: What to Wear

Sorority Recruitment: What to Wear

Janice Weinsoff2021-08-09T14:47:49-04:00

Four Rounds and You’re In a Sorority!! I remember my daughters going through sorority recruitment. I don't think they knew what to expect or what to wea [...]

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SOBEWFF 2021 Recap

SOBEWFF 2021 Recap

Janice Weinsoff2021-06-15T16:42:28-04:00

Fan Girling at the Wine & Food Festival SOBEWFF 2021 just wrapped up. This is one of my favorite food events. Although COVID changed the event, it [...]

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Creating A Tranquil Patio Space

Creating A Tranquil Patio Space

Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:46:03-05:00

My Relaxing Retreat Living in South Florida has its benefits. It means you can enjoy patio weather nearly every day. My patio is a second-floor, small s [...]

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Cooking & Watching Celebrity Chefs

Cooking & Watching Celebrity Chefs

Janice Weinsoff2021-06-10T13:15:12-04:00

Food Glorious Food From virtual cooking classes to food shows to food & wine festivals, if you are new to cooking or a huge foodie like me, I recomm [...]

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Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods

Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods

Janice Weinsoff2021-10-02T15:33:28-04:00

From One of Fort Lauderdale’s First to Know My Uncle Lou could be considered a real estate mogul in Fort Lauderdale. Born and raised in Miami, he moved [...]

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A Piece of the Past

A Piece of the Past

Janice Weinsoff2021-10-13T10:33:26-04:00

Preserving Memories For the past year-plus of the pandemic, my sister and I have assisted in the care of my 89-year-old mom and her sister, my 92-year-o [...]

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Our Kind of March Madness

Our Kind of March Madness

Janice Weinsoff2021-03-10T08:57:33-05:00

Sports - 2021 Version I can’t believe it’s been a year since the NCAA March Madness 2020 was canceled, with professional sports following behind. Thank [...]

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Are You The Victim of Identity Theft Or Fraud

Are You The Victim of Identity Theft Or Fraud

Janice Weinsoff2021-03-01T14:04:58-05:00

A Warning To Follow Theft. Hopefully, you have not been a victim. What about Identity Theft? While not a break-in, it sure feels that way. For my first [...]

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Do You Have Foot Pain?

Do You Have Foot Pain?

Janice Weinsoff2022-08-23T15:18:04-04:00

It May Be Plantar Fasciitis Have you ever woke up with foot pain? It may be plantar fasciitis. It has been over two years since I was diagnosed. Fortuna [...]

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Life is Complicated

Life is Complicated

Janice Weinsoff2021-01-29T11:28:51-05:00

For the past four years, my business partner and I have run the blog HaveUHeard. Its premise is that College Is Complicated. We set out to provide insider information from current students and parents; a been there, done that approach from trusted sources so that other parents would have this virtual village all in one location. If I learned one thing over the past four years (trust me, I learned a lot more than one thing) is that it truly does take a village.

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Do-Good Brands to Do Good By

Do-Good Brands to Do Good By

Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:24:50-04:00

My 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.

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