Pickleball is The Real Dill
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-25T12:07:31-04:00I 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 [...]
Travel is My Therapy
Michelle Balaun2022-05-17T16:18:13-04:00I 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.
Magic in the Hamptons ♪♪
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-18T11:37:05-04:00Three 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 Dad’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-24T14:10:05-04:00Celebrating the Special Dad in Your Life It’s dad’s turn to take the spotlight. On June 19th, it’s time to grab the craft beer, cigars, and golf clubs a [...]
Why I Am Pro Choice
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-14T15:37:02-04:00This 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 [...]
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 Weinsoff2022-04-12T17:06:19-04:00The 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 Weinsoff2022-04-29T15:31:13-04:00What 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 Weinsoff2022-04-23T16:07:46-04:00Tips to Keep It To A Minimum? When I downsized, I had to really give thought to what kitchen must-haves I would take with me. It was challenging. After [...]
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 Weinsoff2022-03-02T17:13:51-05:00What Will We Learn? It is heartbreaking watching Russia’s attack on Ukraine. President Zelensky stated this is an attack on all of us, on freedom and de [...]
A Mindful New Year
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-20T13:22:21-05:00What 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. Personally, I am l [...]
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 [...]
How to Create A Vision Board
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-25T17:34:19-05:00Set Your Intentions What is a Vision Board? It is a physical reminder of what you may be searching for in your life. I am a huge believer in manifesting [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Why I Watch Hallmark Movies
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-14T15:14:34-05:00This 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.
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.
There’s Snow Reason to Not Go to Park City
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-28T13:55:16-05:00The Greatest Snow on Earth Park City has a very special place in our hearts. For those of you who live in South Florida, you understand when people say [...]
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 [...]
My Favorite Fall Recipes
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-07T11:05:30-04:00You Will Fall in Love With These Flavors Ahh, it’s fall. Fall is my second favorite F-word. Food is my first. But, don’t fret. I’m sharing my favorite f [...]
Why I Am A Health Research Study Volunteer
Janice Weinsoff2021-09-20T11:45:54-04:00What's It About? Before vaccines become available to the general population over the age of 12, they need to be tested. Worldwide pharmaceutical compani [...]
It’s Game Day
Janice Weinsoff2021-09-19T19:06:58-04:00Are You Ready for Some Football? Football has started and can I just say, F-I-N-A-L-L-Y. It is one of those sports that attract hundreds of thousands of [...]
Getting My Balance Back
Janice Weinsoff2021-08-05T14:25:54-04:00My Path To Spirituality There have been several times in my life that I have lost my spiritual balance. It has taken hard work to get my balance back. B [...]
Dealing With Grief
Janice Weinsoff2021-08-16T12:52:25-04:00The Beginning of Widowhood It has been seven years since I became a widow yet strangely it feels like yesterday. Vivid are the details of that day, fore [...]
Aye Aye, Captain
Janice Weinsoff2021-07-15T13:54:17-04:00Life Interrupted The last three words I said to my husband were Aye Aye Captain. Of course, I had no way of knowing that those words would be the last w [...]
I Am An Empty Nester… Again
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-21T10:09:33-04:00After 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 [...]
Advice For Parents of New College Students
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-30T12:08:27-04:00The Time Will Fly By Here we are 2021 and colleges are sending out acceptances. Reading the Facebook posts and seeing the questions from overwhelmed pa [...]
Tips to Ensure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Janice Weinsoff2021-05-20T11:04:16-04:00My Daughters Move A Lot If you have kids that rent, you have probably put down a security deposit. My two daughters have moved in and out of a dozen pla [...]
From Empty Nesting to Re-Nesting
Janice Weinsoff2021-05-14T13:40:51-04:00What It Was Like Living With My Adult Daughters Empty-nesting to re-nesting to empty nesting again and back to re-nesting. The amount of times my living [...]
Why I’m A Huge Gator Fan
Janice Weinsoff2021-05-20T11:08:10-04:00I Bleed Orange & Blue Okay, I readily admit, my blood is not really orange and blue. In fact, I would not wear orange and blue together if I was no [...]
New York for Sports Fans
Janice Weinsoff2022-04-12T15:20:52-04:00So Many Teams, So Little Time My family has been to New York many, many times. We always try to schedule at least one trip around baseball season so we [...]
Creating A Tranquil Patio Space
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:46:03-05:00My 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 [...]
A Piece of the Past
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-13T10:33:26-04:00Preserving 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 [...]
About Me
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-05T14:31:55-05:00Some Fun Facts If you’ve been reading HaveUHeard for years, or you’re a newcomer, I want to start off by saying thank you for your support! I write abou [...]