Mother’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:09:49-04:00Mom Life I have been a mom to two daughters for half my entire life. It's a role I cherish. And, I'm fortunate that my mom, who just turned 90, is in d [...]
New York For Foodies
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-07T14:39:50-04:00Sharing Our Favorite Places to Eat As a self-proclaimed foodie, New York is one place where there is a restaurant for everyone, regardless of your taste [...]
I ❤️ New York
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:23:07-05:00And I’m Spreading the News I was raised in South Florida but born in New York. There is something about New York that is a huge draw to me. From the sho [...]
That’sa Vegan Meatball
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-31T11:22:59-04:00Italian deliciousness When you need your fix of spaghetti and meatballs, there are some great recipes for vegan meatballs and vegan tomato sauce. I have [...]
Ahi Tuna Poke Wontons
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-30T12:06:59-04:00Nacho Ordinary Tuna Poke I stumbled across this recipe on Nosh City in early 2021. As a pescatarian, I still try to limit my seafood intake to no more t [...]
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 [...]
Cooking & Watching Celebrity Chefs
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-10T13:15:12-04:00Food 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 [...]
The Ultimate Graduation Gift Guide for Graduates
Janice Weinsoff2022-04-18T15:06:58-04:00Finally, 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 [...]
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 [...]
Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-02T15:33:28-04:00From 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 [...]
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 [...]
A Thread of Blue: Leaning on My Faith
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-12T10:05:36-05:00How Faith Got Me Through Difficult Days The Siddur, the term for a Jewish prayer book, contains a set order of daily prayers. My familiarity comes from [...]
I’m Stoked About Mad Hippie Skincare
Janice Weinsoff2021-08-09T14:49:22-04:00Here’s the Skinny Living with my grown daughters during the pandemic has many positives. One is their knowledge about skincare products that are clean a [...]
Our Kind of March Madness
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-10T08:57:33-05:00Sports - 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 [...]
Claim A Home Office Deduction
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-03T15:50:42-05:00What If You WFH During The Pandemic? Many people are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re one of them, you might wonder, “Can I cla [...]
The Sandwich Generation
Janice Weinsoff2022-06-03T16:02:54-04:00What Does This Mean? The term Sandwich Generation describes many of us even if you have not heard the term before. We are finding ourselves stretched th [...]
An Amazing Thai Inspired Dish
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-02T10:04:20-05:00Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp in Coconut Milk My daughters love to introduce me to food bloggers. The most recent introduction is the website Half-Baked Ha [...]
Are You The Victim of Identity Theft Or Fraud
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-01T14:04:58-05:00A 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 [...]
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 [...]
Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis?
Janice Weinsoff2023-03-31T16:21:33-04:00It May Be Plantar Fasciitis Have you ever woken up with foot pain? It may be plantar fasciitis. It has been over three years since I was diagnosed. Fort [...]
Have a Child Going to College?
Janice Weinsoff2022-06-03T15:57:39-04:00Get These 3 Legal Documents Ready HaveUHeard that once your child reaches the age of 18, they are considered a legal adult. Without the proper legal for [...]
There’s Snow Reason to Not Go to Park City
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:22:52-05:00The 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 [...]
About Me
Janice Weinsoff2023-06-06T14:24:00-04:00Some 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 about [...]
A Guide to the Top Meal Kits
Janice Weinsoff2021-05-01T15:02:40-04:00When You Just Can't Cook Anymore Most of us have probably cooked more this year than any year before. It is one of many reasons why the meal kit industr [...]
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 [...]
Quinoa Goat Cheese and Parmesan Cakes
Janice Weinsoff2021-08-09T14:45:39-04:00Quinoa Makes A Great Side or Main Dish I first made these almost eight years ago after changing my eating habits. For one thing, I knew quinoa was a gre [...]
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 [...]
My Mom’s Amazing Chicken Soup
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-07T14:25:43-04:00Jewish Penicillin My mom makes the most amazing chicken soup! There is nothing like a bowl of hot steaming chicken soup when you are under the weather o [...]
Yoga: Namaste in Good Health
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-10T12:36:54-05:00Get Your Ommmm On! I started doing yoga several years ago after being invited by friends. I had been recently widowed and downsized our home. Naturally, [...]
Super Bowl Menu
Janice Weinsoff2022-09-06T15:26:55-04:00Your Friends Need These From the Super Bowl menu to the decorations, it's all about the big game. One of our girlfriends refers to the rest of us as he [...]
Our 2022 Hanukkah Tree
Janice Weinsoff2022-12-06T16:24:07-05:00Light, laughter, and lots of latkes This is my third year putting up a holiday Hanukkah tree. Yes, I have adopted a Christmas custom and applied it to H [...]
Do-Good Brands to Do Good By
Janice Weinsoff2023-05-31T15:35:28-04:00My 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.
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 Are All The Rage
Janice Weinsoff2021-01-20T17:07:11-05:00Just in Queso You Didn’t Know When my daughters mentioned making a charcuterie board for Thanksgiving a few years ago, I admit I was rather surprised. B [...]
Vegan Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-05T14:18:29-04:00I love soup… from my mother’s chicken soup to soups that use fresh vegetables (and the stock from my mother’s chicken soup), there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup paired with a salad or a sandwich.
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.
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 [...]
How I Came to Love Cooking
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-10T15:13:10-05:00Up until 10 years ago, I had very little interest in cooking. With a little help, I went from being a fiasco in the kitchen to a bona fide foodie. I grew up with a mom that loved to cook, something she learned from her mother. But, TBH, up until 10 years ago, I had very little interest in cooking. For me, my life was complicated enough trying to balance work and family. Cooking was more about feeding my family and less about the actual food itself.
Israel: To the Homeland We Go
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:19:46-05:00A 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 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.
Wandering the West Coast
Janice Weinsoff2021-01-14T15:03:09-05:00Looking for a vacation, but have minimal time to travel? We wandered west to California, Washington, and Canada as you don't lose any days due to time changes. Thought we would try out the West Coast, Best Coast saying for ourselves.
Why Do We Shame
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-09T14:19:42-05:00If you use any of the social media platforms, you have probably seen a monumental increase in shaming, criticizing, and judging which, IMO, is a shame. During these past fourteen years, I have used Facebook to share family photos, market a charity’s fundraisers, sell in the marketplace, and reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. I think it is a great platform for small businesses, such as HaveUHeard but during the past two-plus years, I have noticed an increased amount of parent shaming.
Visiting Italy With My Daughters
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:21:57-05:00After 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.
How to Travel to Spain in 10 Days
Janice Weinsoff2024-05-29T13:44:12-04:00In 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.
Asheville: Five Day Winter Getaway
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-20T16:21:29-05:00Our 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.
Hallo, London, Calling
Michelle Balaun2023-02-20T16:20:11-05:00My 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.
Impactful Books for Young Adults
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-11T14:42:22-05:00HaveUHeard of Any of These Books? Not only will young adults like these books, but also moms and dads too! I am that mother, that aunt; that friend, tha [...]
Creating Work and Study Home Space from Etsy
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:47:01-05:00Great Finds From Etsy Both of my adult kids are home temporarily living with me. They have bedrooms but we needed a work from home space. Suddenly the h [...]