Galentine’s Day Table Décor & Gifts
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-26T12:08:09-05:00Celebrating with My Girl Squad Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. Show gratitude for the strong women in your life by throwing a Galentine’s Day [...]
Travel is My Therapy
Michelle Balaun2023-01-31T15:47:47-05:00I 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.
Sundance Is Something Special
Janice Weinsoff2023-01-13T16:07:40-05:00How 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 [...]
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 [...]
Words of Inspiration for 2023
Janice Weinsoff2022-12-24T09:56:43-05:00A 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 [...]
How to Create A Vision Board
Janice Weinsoff2022-10-07T15:31:12-04:00Set 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, [...]
Update Your Legal Docs
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-09T11:52:02-04:00For 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 [...]
That’s A Wrap
Janice Weinsoff2022-12-08T15:14:58-05:00Hanukkah Gift Wrapping Ideas I'm the mom of two grown adult daughters. This means the wrapping paper you used when they were young just won't cut it. T [...]
I’m Jewish & Love Hallmark Christmas Movies
Janice Weinsoff2022-12-06T16:22:18-05:00Bring on Santa & His Elves Years ago, I became a closet Hallmark Countdown to Christmas viewer. It was 2020, and between the pandemic and political [...]
Hanukkah Decor 2022
Janice Weinsoff2022-11-18T14:57:52-05:00Hanukkah 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 [...]
Are You Ready for Hallmark Holiday Movies?
Janice Weinsoff2022-10-27T16:52:36-04:00This 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.
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Michelle Balaun2022-11-21T14:31:35-05:00I 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.
Stocking Stuffers under $30
Janice Weinsoff2022-11-28T15:00:56-05:00Adult 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 [...]
Gift-Cards for the Hard-To-Gift In Your Life
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-08T11:16:21-05:00Why Gift Cards Make Great Gifts While there is still time to find gifts for those on your holiday list, between low inventory, and shipping delays, it m [...]
Christmas Tablescape
Janice Weinsoff2022-11-10T16:26:57-05:00Joy To The World You may have sensed that I love decorating my dining room table for the holidays. I’ve decorated for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Pa [...]
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 [...]
Hanukkah Recipes Everyone Will Love
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-19T06:26:32-05:00Latkes, Vodka & More I’ve been testing out various Hanukkah recipes for this year’s holiday. Do I stick with tradition? Do I try some modern takes o [...]
Why I Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-24T13:45:46-05:00Valentine’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.
It’s Florida Gators Football Time
Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:21:06-04:00Let'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 [...]
My Top 10 Travel Item Recommendations
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:22:47-04:00Simple Travel Items To Make Traveling Less Complicated It is common knowledge that air travel is complicated these days. However, Traveling is my thera [...]
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 [...]
2021 Hanukkah Table Decor
Janice Weinsoff2022-11-10T14:30:28-05:00What 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 [...]
“New Birth” Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:23:42-04:00How Do You Acknowledge the Date of Passing? For those of us who have lost someone, as the date of death approaches each year, it is triggering. Recently [...]
The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Roe v Wade
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:24:41-04:00How 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 [...]
Why I Am Pro Choice
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:25:01-04:00This week has been upsetting with news of the leaked brief from the Supreme Court of Justices regarding Roe vs. Wade. I am unabashedly pro-choice. My po [...]
Pickleball is The Real Dill
Janice Weinsoff2022-06-16T15:55:28-04:00I 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 [...]
Magic in the Hamptons ♪♪
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:35:15-04:00Three 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 [...]
It’s Time To Compromise
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-27T16:42:13-04:00People Government And, Finding Common Ground Not even 24 hours after the Texas elementary school shooting, politicians on both sides of the aisle began [...]
Growing Up In A CPA Family
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-06T18:37:29-04:00They’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 [...]
Play Ball
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:35:38-04:00The Yankees Are Back in Town I’m the mom of two adult daughters. We are all huge sports fans. Doesn’t matter… baseball, football, soccer, basketball… we [...]
What Is Your Personal Style?
Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:07:48-04:00What are the ways you show your personal style? Through tattoos? Piercings? Jewelry? Perhaps your personal style is reflected in the clothes you wear. O [...]
Our Trip to Canyon Ranch Tuscon
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-21T16:51:38-05:00Couldn’t We All Use a Holistic Mind, Body, and Spirit Reset? Many of my blogs address how crucial it is to me to embrace mindfulness, health, and spiri [...]
Lessons I Learned From Becoming A Widow
Janice Weinsoff2022-03-24T14:35:08-04:00Tips for Navigating A Difficult Time Life is full of learning moments, some within our control, and some not. My life changed literally in the blink of [...]
Our Mom’s 90th Birthday Par-Tea
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-25T14:36:15-05:00Queen For The Day Our mom turned 90 on February 21st. Her four daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren had been looking forward to [...]
How to Travel to Spain in 10 Days
Janice Weinsoff2021-01-12T16:07:06-05:00In 2016, when my daughter decided to study abroad in Madrid for the summer through her college, I decided to personally escort her (and of course her sister came along). We left a few weeks prior to when she needed to be in Madrid. We traveled to Spain in 10 days which is very doable and share How to Travel to Spain in 10 days.
Visiting Italy With My Daughters
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-25T15:51:57-04:00After our first trip to London, I was definitely bitten by the travel bug. I decided that if we could coordinate, I would want to start a tradition of a girl’s trip once a year with my daughters. One of my all-time favorite books and movies is Eat, Pray, Love. (If you enjoy Audiobooks, you can get it for free with an Audible trial). I decided after watching the movie that Italy, India, and Indonesia would be on my travel bucket list). That is how we decided on Italy, a country where we would Eat, Pray and Love.
Hallo, London, Calling
Michelle Balaun2021-10-25T15:57:59-04:00My 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.
Vancouver
Janice Weinsoff2021-04-21T16:57:41-04:00A 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 [...]
Israel: To the Homeland We Go
Janice Weinsoff2021-01-14T16:32:06-05:00A little over one year ago, life was good; my dream of going to Israel would finally be happening. I have not always wanted to visit Israel, even after both of my daughters did birthright. That changed over the past six years as I became more connected to my faith and spirituality which were both instrumental in moving me forward after unexpectedly becoming a widow.
Greece: European Relaxation
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-15T13:38:47-05:00Greece 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.
Kitchen Must-Haves
Janice Weinsoff2022-07-16T15:29:18-04:00Tips 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 [...]
And Just Like That
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-18T17:15:33-04:00A 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 [...]
Homemade Natural Remedies
Janice Weinsoff2022-03-09T13:02:36-05:00A Prescription For Feeling Better My prescription for staying healthy, besides environmental exposure, is a direct correlation between my physical, men [...]
Lessons From the Ukraine Crisis
Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:10:31-04:00What 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 [...]
A Mindful New Year
Janice Weinsoff2022-10-03T13:13:11-04:00What 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Asheville: Five Day Winter Getaway
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-25T15:02:37-04:00Our family usually takes a winter holiday to see snow and mountains (something we don't get in South Florida). Previously, we would head to either Park City or Colorado for our winter ski trip, typically with my sister and her kids. But with a pandemic happening, we did not want to fly so we decided to drive to Asheville for our winter getaway.