Central Avenue is my home away from home. Whenever I come to the Heights I always make sure to stop by and see what’s doing on the Avenue. Some of my favorite shops are there; Sneaker Room, Faded Royalty, the Eye Create pop up shop, and Sole Dreams. I also love eating at Rumba’s Cafe, […]
JC Summer Camp Directory
Can you guys believe it’s almost summer?! This year totally flew by!! This means we need to get our ducks in a row and make plans for our kids! Jersey City has so many great Summer Camp programs and the wonderful people at JC Families made it easy for us to navigate with this super […]
Spring Shopping Trends
We are all feeling the warmth of spring, and I for one am in need of a little retail therapy. While I always talk about the wardrobe staple and investing in things that will last, it is always fun to indulge in the trends once in awhile too. As a stylist, I am more than […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Ward A Community Meeting Despite Wednesday’s inclement weather, Ward A’s town hall meeting had a high turnout. The town hall style meeting offered residents a unique opportunity to have an informal discussion with the mayor on issues facing their community, and how City Hall could better meet their needs. Residents expressed […]
Get to know the Central Ave. Special Improvement District
It’s been almost a year since I first met David Diaz, the district manager for the Central Avenue Special Improvement District and since then we’ve made blogging magic. Our Lunches at Noodlefan, Rumba’s, Pizza Masters all pretty much broke the internet! and I had a blast exploring Central Ave with David. It was time for […]
Inside Chicpea’s Closet: The Purge
One of the most common problems I find among my female clients is transitioning their wardrobe after having kids. These are not just body changes, it’s also life changes, time constraints, and the need to look stylish while chasing a three-year-old. Lynn, as many of you know, fits into this exact category. She has a […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Workshop Series on Business Development In another effort to support the small business community, Mayor Fulop announced a new workshop series that will help with the development of small businesses. The courses will be bi-monthly and FREE! Better yet, these workshops will focus on things like social media, city ordinances, and […]
Culinary Arts Institute
Back in June I was invited to the Hudson Community College, Culinary Institute by Dean of Arts Christopher Wahl for a tour of the premises and a lunch at their culinary cafe. There I learned about the Culinary arts program and got to eat a delicious meal with my new friends as well as check […]
“Girl Night Stand”
Let’s be honest fellow Jersey City-zens, we’ve all, or mostly all (I would hate to wrongfully accuse the chaste), have had our fair share of one night stands. You know, that drunken night at the bar which leads to waking up in an unfamiliar bed the next morning, and then that dreaded walk of shame […]
Jersey City Senior Affairs
I recently joined around 500 Seniors and Senior Affairs at their monthly “Seniors at the movies” event a week ago at the Newport Mall Theatre! There I got to meet Joan Eccleston the administrator for Senior Affairs to Jersey City to get the background story on all the amazing work that they do. I also […]
In the News!
“Stop the Violence” Rally Written by Shanelle Smith. This Sunday organizers along with the Jersey City youth conducted a “stop the violence” march to address the crime that has been plaguing Jersey City streets lately. Jersey City youth and community leaders met at Triangle Park on Danforth Avenue to protest violence in the streets, the […]
10 Tips on How to Survive the Holidays
I’ve been on a crazy health kick the past month, making exercise and healthy eating a priority and keeping the junk food strictly to my Instagram feed (#foodporn). This morning while I was walking back from the gym, I looked at the calendar to plan my workouts for the next week and then I saw […]
Save Liberty State Park
“Liberty Park is sacred public land because it is behind the Statue of Liberty and because it is scarce open space. The urban people need Liberty Park for the quality of our lives. People come here for recreation, for picnics, for playgrounds, for running, jogging, bicycling, kite-flying, relaxing, reflecting on our lives, reflecting on our […]
Weekend Getaway: Ramapo Mountain State Forest
As dog-friendly and wonderful as Jersey City living is, sometimes our furry friends need to get out, see the world and stretch their legs a little. Lucky for us, there are plenty of destinations under an hour away that make perfect mini-getaways for canines. First on the list, dog-tested by yours truly, is Ramapo Mountain […]
12 Seniors Awarded for Donating over 100 Articles of Clothing
Yesterday was a beautiful day to recognize a set of senior citizens who have helped design even more beautiful garments for the needy. On Thursday morning, guests and new outlets flocked to Maureen Collier Memorial Senior Center to watch 12 seniors present their hand-made creations to two local organizations – Hope House and Women […]
Step into Fall with the Right Jacket
August is really one of the trickiest shopping months. While we are all spending our days off at the beach, the local shop owners are stocking up for the upcoming season. As fall approaches, the need for outerwear pops up and the options this year are endless. Now is the perfect time to snag […]
Tukulor by Naïssa
I stopped by the African-inspired fashion shop Tukulor by Naïssa this past weekend where I caught Aissatou, one of the owners, reupholstering her seat cushion in the middle of a dress alteration. “I was trying to fix this dress but I couldn’t stop thinking about how I wanted to change the fabric on this chair!” […]
#SeeClean
Last month I joined my friend and local chef David Trotta aka Whealth for a citywide clean-up effort. He scooped me up on a Sunday at 9am with a fresh cup of coffee. Then we picked up and dropped off some supplies and off we went to the Hilltop area to start the clean-up effort. […]
Raphael Miranda Visits TECCS
A few days ago, Michael Billy, a board trustee, as well as a Co-founder and V.P of the Jersey City International Film and Television Festival (among many other things he does) invited me to visit The Ethical Community Charter School to meet Raphael Miranda. Raphael Miranda is a local celebrity, a two-time Emmy award winning […]
Food Revolution Day with Bambino Chef
When I am not stuffing my face with pizza or burgers for blog posts, I eat extremely healthy. I’ve always been a huge advocate for healthy and clean eating and I try my best to always incorporate real and whole foods in my family’s diet. A week ago I ran into Rene, aka Bambino Chef […]
