The Most Majestic Place Of Worship I finally made it to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a beautiful Hindu temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The first time I came, they were still closed due to COVID, and I was disappointed that they were not letting visitors in. This time, I called before driving over an hour and asked if visitors were allowed back. They were back open and ready for the public. I dream of visiting Cambodia one day and seeing the beautiful architecture and history, but until I can visit, I will stay local.  The temple is a spiritual oasis for Hindus and non-Hindus ali ..read more

Self-Care for the New Year It’s time to make real changes this year, not that New Year resolution list we all make and don’t follow through with. The top on our list should start with self-care for the new year. If we do not care for ourselves, we can’t care for others. This is a saying we have all heard before, but we often do not fully realize how important it is until we face our mental health issues. Just like our physical health, our mental health is just as important, if not more so. You’re running on empty, burnt out from work, taking care of everyone but yourself. You’re so stressed ..read more

“This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I earn a commission. Thank you.” Bad luck, Good luck It’s Friday the 13th, so will today bring bad luck or good luck? A day that is considered to be unlucky by many people around the world. But why do we believe in superstitions? There are many different superstitions that people believe in. Some believe that walking under a ladder will bring them bad luck. Others believe that if a black cat crosses their path, it will have bad luck. Superstitions are beliefs that are not based on reason or knowledge. They are often ..read more

Setting Goals I wrote the following post two years ago. I completed some of my goals on my vision board. I lost weight and feel great. I focused more on my blog. I got out more on road trips and gained more faith and confidence in myself. This morning inspired me, and I added more things to my vision board. You don’t have to wait until the new year to start your goals. You have the power inside you to unlock your full potential right now! DISCLAIMER: This blog contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. This helps supp ..read more

Heading to New York In my previous blog, I said, that I had a love/hate relationship when it comes to visiting New York, but each visit becomes less stressful and more memorable. When I go into the city, I take public transportation. It is just easy for me. I am better prepared when I go into the city. I brought a book this time, but think I would have preferred my headphones. The train is busy, especially around the holidays and there are a dozen of conversations and phones that can be disruptive. I know to wear comfortable shoes. The streets of New York are merciless on your feet. I brought ..read more

DISCLAIMER: This blog contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. This helps support my blog and allows me to continue to make articles like this. You can’t always trust reviews I want to first start by saying I had a fantastic experience at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and I will be returning for an evening experience. The night lights and colors look fantastic, and I would to come back during the sunsetting and capture more spectacular photos.  “This place is nothing but a tourist trap” something I read continuously th ..read more

Road Trip to Virginia Beach I survived my first road trip with my family. We planned a last-minute trip to Virginia Beach to visit my daughter and I wish I took this trip sooner. We had an amazing time, six hours on the road and two rest stops along the way. I wish we could have stayed longer. When taking a road trip with your family, there are a few things to consider. I’m going to share my experience and hope it helps you to plan a great trip as well. We checked the weather to see if there would be any storms. The weather said it would shower off and on, but that didn’t damper our plans ..read more

Rahway Fairy Trail  The Rahway Fairy Trail is located at 197 Glen Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 in South Mountain Reservation,  across from the Millburn Public Library.  Take a walk along the trail and open up your imagination to see the tiny fairy homes. You will find the fairy homes hidden between the trees and along the path. The houses are made of twigs, moss, seashells, and other items to make their fairy home cozy. “This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I earn a commission. Thank you.” I suggest you wear comfortable shoes and bring bug sp ..read more

DISCLAIMER: This blog contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. This helps support my blog and allows me to continue to make articles like this. FIRST FLIGHT OUT When I hear someone mention Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is Nashville and its barbeque food. We weren’t going to Nashville though, this is something that is on my list of places I want to visit. My husband and I celebrate our birthdays in February and planned a couple’s getaway with a group for Valentine’s weekend. I traveled on a few road t ..read more

DISCLAIMER: This blog contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. This helps support my blog and allows me to continue to make articles like this. FIRST FLIGHT OUT When I hear someone mention Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is Nashville and its barbeque food. We weren’t going to Nashville, something that is on my list of places I want to visit. My husband and I celebrate our birthdays in February and planned a couple’s getaway with a group for Valentine’s weekend. I traveled on a few road trips out of sta ..read more