Summer is a great season for exploring the great outdoors, but sometimes the weather can be less than desirable. We could be in the middle of a heat wave, hit by thunderstorms, or have humidity so high we can barely breathe. So it’s always a good idea to have an indoor backup plan. “Summertime is […]
31 Home Preparation Tips Before a Vacation Plus 10 Bonus Tips
Vacations are a welcome escape all year-round. But there’s work to be done before the fun. Besides packing, there are a number of things you should do to prepare your home for your absence. Here’s a quick checklist that will help ease your mind while you’re away. If you think of other things, please leave […]
19 Items to Bring on a Flight
Air travel used to be an extravagant experience, even in economy class. Journey can’t be spelled without J-O-Y, but carriers no longer offer non-premium passengers a journey to their destination. They simply get rapid transportation. Amenities in first and business class have become more luxurious over the decades and tourist class has practically become a no-frills ticket. […]
7 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues
Longer nights and lower temperatures can affect your mood. Coldness and darkness trigger the desire to hibernate because the lack of sun increases our melatonin, the hormone that makes us feel sleepy. A lack of sunlight can also cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which basically makes you sad. Hence the idiom “winter blues”. Here are […]
Take a Spring Break Staycation
Spring break starts Friday, March 25 for Princeton Public Schools and those in all surrounding towns, with the exception of Hopewell Valley Regional School District. If you and your family are staying home for the break, there are plenty of things to see and do in the tri-state area (and beyond). You can take a staycation by staying […]
Princeton’s European Flair
There are so many things about Princeton, NJ that makes it unique (you can read about those things here), but it is its continental panache that residents and visitors appreciate. Along Nassau and Witherspoon Streets, there is a central business district with unique buildings and bustling sidewalks. The architecture of downtown Princeton is a conglomeration of old world styles, but a number of other factors […]
7 Reasons to Visit Atlantic City This Winter
Many think of Atlantic City strictly as the east coast gambling hub, but it is so much more than that. It’s New Jersey’s largest resort area, and a destination for conventions, beach vacations in summer, performances by well-known recording artists and comedians, resort spas, high-end shopping, celebrity restaurants, and the world-famous boardwalk. It’s great for a family escape, […]
What Makes Princeton, NJ Unique?
One aspect that makes Princeton, NJ unique is it has the essence of colonial New England with the energy of Greenwich Village. Chock-full of rustic charm and sophisticated lifestyles, this town can entertain most people. In addition to this, it has consistently been the residence of the intellectually curious, and is very diverse, providing the town with the richness of world […]
Streaming Now – Netflix on Virgin America
Air travel just got more amazing. Virgin America teamed up with ViaSat to deliver the fastest wi-fi service for high-quality video streaming, offering a whopping 140 gigabits/second. Passengers can now surf the web on Virgin using their portable devices with the same quality of their high-speed internet at home. This is due to blazing fast speeds that are 8 to […]
One of the Best Girlfriend Getaways in New Jersey
Female bonding is healthy both emotionally and physically, and a group of women away from their daily routine benefit immensely from each other’s company. This is why a Girlfriend Getaway is therapeutic, since it is a time to recuperate, rediscover, rejoice, reward, and reassure. While I will admit that the people you are with are the integral part of the trip, where you are and what you do […]