Today’s feature of Hot Houses is a magnificent 7 bedroom, 5.1 bath Colonial home in the historic Montrose Section of South Orange. This beauty is located at 306 Warwick Avenue.  If you are unfamiliar with South Orange, it is a wonderful town! According to the New York Times “WHEN asked what they like best about living in South Orange, residents… Read More

I always had my own style growing up. I was obsessed with fashion and began reading Seventeen, Elle, and W magazine at a very young age. So young, I can barely remember what age. Definitely around 10.  I do remember begging my mother for a subscription to every fashion magazine under the sun. Nothing would make me happier than walking… Read More

Do you obsess about things like I do? Like I will see a bracelet on some random girl, ask her where she got it and literally stalk the planet until I find it. And I mean STALK! So a month ago I saw these Nike kicks that I fell head over heels for (no pun intended). I found them on… Read More

Last year I wrote a Passover recipe blog that received such rave reviews I figured why not try one for 2015. Since I am constantly struggling to keep off the 10 lbs that so desperately do not want to leave my body, I thought I would try to make everything a tad healthier this year.  I figured why not try… Read More

Last year I wrote a post about SaveMyMitzvhaDate.com, the Official Mitzvah Date Keeper. I know many of you read it because many of you became members. You know, the more of you who sign up the better it works. If you didn’t read it, please read now before you continue: DID YOU GET YOUR MITZVAH DATE? One of the best… Read More

I just returned last night from California and I miss it already. Between the weather, the juice bars, the restaurants, the exercise situation, the beaches and the shopping,  what is not to love. I constantly ask myself why I live in New Jersey, go through torturous winters when I could be living in warmth, maintaining a healthy lifestyle year round…. Read More

Leave it to me- I have to leave in 3 hours to catch a 7am flight to LA  and of course I am up. Gd forbid I could sleep until my alarm is supposed to go off. Now my day is going to be total shit. Speaking of alarms, here are my thoughts: 1. Did you know the new Apple… Read More

I love to travel. I love it so much I have dedicated an entire portion of my blog called “Getting out of Dodge.” It houses all my trips, getaways and special events. It’s a place where you can read my fun and crazy reviews about all the places I have escaped to for a weekend, a week. or longer. As… Read More

Worst day in the calendar year – Valentine’s Day. Why it exists is beyond me (is it an actual “holiday”?) The pressure to give a gift, send flowers, chocolate or whatever your love desires is plain ridic. I appreciate the flowers and the gifts when they are least expected, not when there is a specific day in the calendar that… Read More

Most people would tell you their best thoughts and ideas occur in the shower. For some reason mine are in the last five minutes of Soul Cycle. The wind down, the darkness, and the last song of the 45 min class takes me away to a place I try to visit often.  I am swept away into my head where… Read More

I am so excited to launch my first edition of Hot Houses. I knew when I saw this new listing in Livingston I wanted it to be the first feature I showcased. It is definitely a must see! Once you step inside this gorgeous custom home, you may not want to leave.  Located in the prestigious Riker Hill section of… Read More

As a follower of my blog you probably know I am a little into everything. But one of my true passions is real estate. I am constantly browsing the MLS, the New York Times real estate section and when I am out east I read through all of the Hampton real estate magazines . Even though I am not searching… Read More

Parker had been begging me since June for his birthday party to be at Sky Zone. Every day he would come home from camp and ask me if I booked the party yet and every day I would say, “No, not yet.” It wasn’t because I didn’t want to him to have it there I just did not think it… Read More

It’s 3:48am. I’m freezing. I think that is partly why I am up staring at the ceiling wondering why I decided to live in this weather. These are my thoughts: 1. Novartis. Every single time it snows I get a call from Novartis about the delayed opening in their office. They ring my house at 5:30am. Yup. 5:30am. First of… Read More

Remember my Best of 2013? Well it’s that time again! This year I am adding some new topics and taking out some of the old.  I also thought this should actually be called my favorites. Because who says they are the best? Me? So I think a better title would be MY FAVORITES OF 2014! Most are from Essex County… Read More