Love Locked is the most adorable shop in Downtown JC and probably my favorite gift store. It is my go-to spot for self care goods, presents and all of the shiny things. Love Locked not only carries many products made by local artisans and women owned businesses they also specialize in unique/custom made engagement rings […]
The Surprising Benefits of Tongue Scraping
Written by Tiffany Grierson Is it a type of medieval torture or the next best thing to happen to your morning hygiene routine? I’m here to defend the latter. Tongue scraping 101 When it comes to overall health and wellness in our western culture, the tongue is a neglected piece of the puzzle. We use […]
Remi: a floral coffee shop paradise in Midtown
Written by Heather Valle Get your floral and caffeine fix in the same spot at Remi Flower & Coffee in NYC. This quaint storefront is an influencer’s dream. They serve up the classics like cappuccinos and croissants, but also beautifully crafted lavender and rose lattes to match their colorful bouquets for-sale at the back counter. […]
Hudson County Opens Vaccine Appointments For Eligible Residents
The County-Run Site Will Be Open For A Fourth Day This Week After Receiving Increased Vaccine Allocation JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hudson County will be opening its vaccine scheduling system at 6 p.m. on Tuesday for appointments at the USS Juneau Center on Thursday and Friday of this week, with a handful of slots currently […]
Traveling to Puerto Rico During COVID
My love and I came back last night from a long weekend getaway in Puerto Rico- This is my second time on this beautiful island and it did not disappoint. Since I already wrote a guide this post is all about tips on traveling there during COVID. 1- You need a negative PCR test atleast […]
Life Can Get Hectic – Tips to Cope with Stress
Written by Jennifer Leon I’ve recently found myself under a huge amount of stress. I had deadlines, clients that needed press coverage, I had to do laundry, clean my apartment, text back my friends and family, food shop, work out and the list goes on. I was so stressed that instead of getting anything done […]
First Time Moms Must-Haves
Written by Alonna Atterbury I know I was guilty of being one of them, but is everyone pregnant during this pandemic? Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like all the missed weddings turned into “screw it, let’s have a baby.” No judgment, I’m here for it! So if you’re newly pregnant (congratulations, you’re in […]
Kendall Jenner + Bella Hadid spotted at Ani Ramen in Jersey City
With close proximity to Manhattan, we all know NYC-ers and tourists alike love to make their way into Jersey City to hang out, whether it’s for dinner, drinks, or dancing. Among those diners are a few friendly faces you may have seen all over magazines and on TV. That’s right – Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid […]
GupShup, a Dreamy Outdoor Dining Spot in NYC
Written by Heather Valle To accommodate local ordinances and guests’ comfort levels, it’s no secret that restaurants have been featuring outdoor dining, but some of these setups are next level! Even when Miss Rona takes her leave and the world feels safer, we find ourselves wishing some of these setups will stay around. GupShup is […]
Do men and women (fake) orgasms the same?
Written by Aditi Paul In this world where every Instagram influencer and their mothers insist that we live our most authentic selves, you know what the real truth is? It’s that we have alllllll faked orgasms. Yeah, even you—the one who is vehemently shaking your head saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about. […]
Books to Start Redressing Anti-Asian Hate
Written by Gabrielle Collantes With the recent influx of Anti-Asian crimes, we’ve become conditioned to see this as an extension of the BLM movement. I’ve found myself perusing more literature to better understand the history many of us were not taught in schools, specifically within Asia. As I curl up with a bowl of Ani […]
Liberty State Park survey on active recreation
Jersey City residents have less than two weeks to add their responses to a survey that will help decide what active recreation amenities will be added to Liberty State Park in the interior. The survey link is: https://bit.ly/lspactive. The survey will be available through March 31, 2021.
It’s been a year…
A year. A whole fucking year. I logged onto Facebook the other day, after weeks of not being on and the first thing I see are the announcements of people dead from COVID. All over the timeline- RIP. And I lost it. A whole year of this, and people are still getting sick, people are […]
Things To Remember Today & Everyday
March is Women’s History Month and today is International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally […]
Books that will change your life
Written by Kashish Makker We all have books that change our perspectives and add some value or insight to our lives. If you’re looking for books that will make you think or will help you make changes in your life, browse through some of our recommendations. Spiritual/ Religious Literature Journey to the Heart by Melody […]
Hudson County Will Prioritize Vaccinations For Residents 75+ This Week
The Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center will prioritize vaccinating individuals who are over the age of 75 this week. The move comes as part of a statewide effort to vaccinate New Jersey’s most vulnerable and at risk populations. Beginning this week, the vaccine appointment portal will only allow for those who are 75+ to schedule […]
10 Reasons to Workout in the Morning
Before becoming a mom, I used to live at the gym. I would literally go straight there from work and spend my whole evening sweating it out, chatting with people at the gym, and utilizing all the wonderful amenities. It sort of was my “thing.” Then I got pregnant and my whole life changed forever. […]
NuView Weddings
NuView Productions is a wedding videography company that specializes in documenting life’s special moments. I caught up with founder Michael Fiore to hear more about his company and what makes them especially unique in the wedding videography space! What’s your name and what do you do? My name is Michael D. Fiore, and I am […]
Out with the old, in with the new.
Out with the old, in with the new….. I am moving into a new apartment in a few days; although I’ve moved many times in my life, this move is the most significant of them all. When my ex-husband and I separated three years ago, I was sleeping in the guest room while we worked […]
Giving Digitized
Next month will mark a full year since lock-down in Jersey City, a FULL year. A concept hard to grasp. Our lives in the last year has changed forever, some for the worst and some for the best. It is apparent that we all had to pivot in one way or another to this new […]