Ring In the New Year Tablescape
Janice Weinsoff2024-12-23T19:24:46-05:00We are a few weeks away from 2025. Spend New Year's Eve with friends and family with a festive celebration. Create a New Year's tablescape with champag [...]
A Hanukkah Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-12-23T15:06:00-05:00Celebrating Light & Protection Hanukkah is a time of joy, miracles, and gathering with loved ones. This year, design a Hanukkah table that illuminat [...]
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I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas Tablescape
Janice Weinsoff2024-11-21T17:39:12-05:00Winter White Elegance It’s time to dream up a White Christmas tablescape that captures the magic of snow-covered landscapes and frosty elegance as Chris [...]
A Nutcracker Christmas Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:16:48-04:00Holly Jolly Christmas 2024 The Nutcracker ballet came to mind when thinking about this year's Christmas theme. After all, how many of us have childhood [...]
Switzerland: A Mother Daughter Journey
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-14T15:44:11-04:00Discovering Switzerland: A Mother-Daughter Adventure Switzerland has always been on my bucket list. My daughters and I spent months discussing various p [...]
Exploring Geneva in 3 Days
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-07T10:24:01-04:00Our First Stop Geneva is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and is surrounded by the Alps. It has a rich history and a cosmopolitan vibe. Our Switzerl [...]
Montreux in 48 Hours: Must-See Highlights
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-06T13:45:28-04:00Scenic and Cultural Delights Montreux is home to the annual Montreux Jazz Festival and the Chillon Castle. Reservations during the festival need to be m [...]
Interlaken: Where Adventure Meets Scenic Beauty
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-07T16:30:49-04:00The Journey Begins Boarding the Glacier Express to Interlaken was like stepping into a postcard. The two-hour ride offered jaw-dropping, panoramic views [...]
Zurich: A Perfect Two Day Escape
Janice Weinsoff2024-08-21T15:26:54-04:00Zurich Bound We arrived in Zurich via train from Interlaken, Switzerland's largest city. Once again, we experienced a beautiful scenic train ride with t [...]
Lessons My Aunt Taught About Living a Happy Life
Janice Weinsoff2024-05-29T14:40:17-04:00Lessons to Learn In December 2023, my 95-year-old aunt passed away. This came as a shock because she appeared healthy. Her positive outlook on life was [...]
My Mom’s Dream Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:17:29-04:00Table for Plenty Always the consummate hostess, my mom envisioned a dining room table that would seat plenty of guests. After many years of searching, I [...]
Create A Vision Board
Janice Weinsoff2024-09-10T16:35:47-04:00Set Your Intentions I love manifesting, especially when my vision becomes reality. Making a vision board is one part of my manifestation. It starts with [...]
Create A Meaningful High Holiday Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:21:25-04:00As the Jewish New Year approaches, it is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and celebrate this holy occasion in a way that resonates deeply with [...]
30 Day Yoga Challenge
Janice Weinsoff2024-01-26T12:58:58-05:00Who Is Adriene Mishler? I first learned about Adriene Mishler's 30-day yoga challenge on the Today Show. Adriene Mishler is a yoga teacher from Austin, [...]
FamJam: Costa Rica
Janice Weinsoff2024-01-19T13:37:18-05:00Costa Rica, It Is After close to 20 years of traveling out west for a snow trip, we decided to switch it up to a closer, tropical vacation. Costa Rica, [...]
Words of Inspiration for 2024
Janice Weinsoff2024-01-12T13:00:06-05:00A Mindful New Year It is that time of year. Resolutions can be complicated. Traditionally, we choose to give up a bad habit, add good habits, be more pr [...]
Our Mother- Daughter Trip to France’s Côte D’azur
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-29T14:22:38-04:00Côte d’Azur It Is France’s Côte d’Azur is also known as the French Riviera. It’s where turquoise waters meet golden beaches, and charming coastal towns [...]
8 Days in the French Riviera
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-10T15:44:27-04:00Our Trip Through the South of France My daughters and I spent eight days in the French Riviera for our Mother-Daughter trip. It's where turquoise waters [...]
Fall in Love With St. Tropez
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:49:22-04:00St Tropez... J'Adore This glamorous location, lined with beautiful yachts, started as a fishing village with a vibrant cultural scene attracting artists [...]
Discover the Magic of Nice
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:46:18-04:00The Enchanting World of Nice Nice is the most popular resort city on the French Riviera. Here you can wander through Old Town's narrow streets, home to [...]
Uncover the Hidden Gem of Eze
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:46:26-04:00Eze Village Uncover the hidden gem of Eze! This Medieval hilltop village has the most breathtaking views and gorgeous botanicals. Here you can climb the [...]
The Glamour and Glitz of Monaco & Monte Carlo
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:44:58-04:00The Principality of Monaco This principality of glamour and glitz is most known for the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Grand Prix of Monaco, and Casino de M [...]
Cannes… More Than Movies & Celebrities
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:45:29-04:00Cannes Allure When you think of Cannes, you probably think of the Cannes Film Festival, upscale hotels, designer stores along the palm-lined La Croisett [...]
Much To Do In Marseille
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-18T16:43:32-04:00Magnifique Marseille Marseille is the second largest and oldest city in France. It was our home for two nights to visit the city and Aix-en-Province. Ou [...]
Experience Provençal Charm in Aix-en-Provence
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-28T11:20:15-04:00The City of A Thousand Fountains We were excited to visit this college town known for its fountains of all shapes and sizes. We experienced charming str [...]
What To Wear In The French Riviera
Janice Weinsoff2023-08-04T15:21:54-04:00Chic and Practical Outfit Ideas for Every Occasion When you think about what people wear while vacationing on the French Riviera, the words glamour, ele [...]
Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours
Janice Weinsoff2023-07-05T16:56:13-04:00The Perfect Way to Celebrate Life With Daughters My husband loved red wine. He had a wine collection, including a bottle from each of our daughter’s bir [...]
Essential Legal Documents For Your Adult Child
Janice Weinsoff2023-05-16T16:13:10-04:00Why I Feel Strongly About Having Legal Documents As a widow, I am passionate about sharing lessons learned. My husband passed unexpectedly. Fortunately, [...]
Why You Need to Go On A Mother-Daughter Trip
Janice Weinsoff2024-07-18T13:43:54-04:00What Makes Them So Special My daughters and I have gone on seven Mother-Daughter trips. Of course, the destination does play a role. It’s a time to conn [...]
These Shoes Were Made For Walking
Janice Weinsoff2023-07-31T16:16:59-04:00A Soleful Connection I have a soleful connection to shoes. HaveUHeard that the average American woman owns 19 pairs of shoes? I own over 100 pairs of sh [...]
Are You Ready for Hallmark Holiday Movies?
Janice Weinsoff2023-10-27T14:30:42-04:00This 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.
New York City… Again!
Janice Weinsoff2023-05-16T15:55:35-04:00A Weekend With My Daughters My daughters moved to NYC in 2019. When they moved, I promised to visit every three to four months. The pandemic made everyt [...]
What We Learned About Caring for Our Aging Parents
Janice Weinsoff2023-03-21T10:34:14-04:00The Information You Need To Know Being the caregiver for your aging parents is complicated. It requires patience, compassion, planning, and tough love. [...]
What I Learned About Traveling With Friends
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-17T15:17:37-05:00How to Make Sure You Stay Friends After Traveling with friends can be complicated. I am not talking about weekend trips. I’ve had amazing trips with fa [...]
Travel is My Therapy
Michelle Balaun2024-01-18T17:18:39-05:00I 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.
Tips for Dealing With Chaotic Air Travel ✈
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-19T13:08:20-04:00In 2021, a friend invited me to go with her to Sweden, her homeland. It took me all of two seconds to accept. I even said, “I’ve been waiting over 35 ye [...]
My Top 10 Travel Item Recommendations
Janice Weinsoff2023-04-28T14:13:02-04:00Simple Travel Items To Make Traveling Less Complicated It is common knowledge that air travel is complicated these days. However, Traveling is my thera [...]
Vacations With Your Adult Kids
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-17T14:55:25-05:00Where 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 [...]
Visit Sweden Like A Local
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:03:03-05:00And So It Begins… In November 2021, my Swedish friend of 35+ years invited me to visit Sweden when she planned to go in September 2022. The Scandinavian [...]
Key Phrases To Know Before You Travel To Sweden
Janice Weinsoff2023-03-08T16:00:14-05:00I'll Learn to Speak Swedish Six months before leaving, I decided to take the initiative and learn Swedish, surprising my friend. It turns out that Swedi [...]
What to Pack for Sweden & Denmark in the Fall 🍂
Janice Weinsoff2022-09-02T11:28:05-04:00My 15-Day Capsule Packing Guide Packing for a two-week trip is complicated. Of course, I want plenty of options. But I do not want to be lugging around [...]
Greece: European Relaxation
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:15:55-05:00Greece has been on my bucket list since 2005 when I saw the movie The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. My desire to go there also was based on the fact that in 2010, I became a pescatarian and mainly followed a Meditteranean eating regimen.
Copenhagen – Our Trip To The Happiest Country
Janice Weinsoff2023-03-21T10:30:24-04:00We’ve Arrived Getting to Copenhagen from Malmö takes about 30 minutes on the Øresund Bridge, a bridge and a tunnel crossing the Øresund strait between D [...]
Eagle’s Nest Luxury Retreat Sundance
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-18T14:26:42-05:00The Most Amazing Place We've Ever Rented! FamJam 2022 took us to Sundance and the most incredible house we ever rented. Nestled in the mountain communi [...]
Sundance Is Something Special
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:15:42-05:00How 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 [...]
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 [...]
Magic in the Hamptons ♪♪
Janice Weinsoff2023-06-06T14:02:23-04:00Three Times A Charm You may wonder why a person who has lived in South Florida for almost 50 years would choose to go to a beach area for a vacation. No [...]
Vancouver
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:18:31-05:00A Juxtaposition between Beautiful Scenery and Skyscrapers Vancouver was the final stop of our trip out west. It is surprising to see a city of skyscrape [...]