I remember the first time I looked at my then-boyfriend and thought, "he's gonna be a great dad some day." I also remember the first time I saw him be an actual dad once our baby was here. Four and a half years later, I couldn't think of a better daddy, role model, tea...

If there is one thing we know about Hoboken, it's that we love our fitness studios!

(And, apparently poké bowls, but we can discuss that another time!) The newest fitness studio to join the scene is IMX Pilates and Fitness. This studio is located at 335 River and is a...

If you or a loved one are in need of someone to talk to, there are mental health specialists (for adults and children alike) in both Hoboken and Jersey City ready to help. 

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is important to know that you are not alo...

If you’re a vegetarian or just enjoy a good Meatless Monday, a good veggie burger is key.

 Photo Credit: Bareburger

I have tried them all from the awful to the amazing and here are my top 5 in town:

The Impossible Burger (Bareburger) - using the incredible “impossible” pa...

I'll give you a brief backstory for anyone just tuning in.

My life essentially imploded starting in July of 2018. This makes for the worst movie you've ever seen. My mom died, my grandmother died, family drama over material goods, my father was in the hospital twice, ou...

Some of the best memories kids have of summer are made at summer camp. Not only are new friendships formed and secret talents discovered, but self-esteem is boosted, while kids are learning in a safe environment. Once again, we are super lucky to live in a place so pop...

As you know, Melissa has been working closely with Kristin & the team at IronPlate Studios. She goes into the gym to work directly with them, but IronPlate also offers a Hybrid Training program perfect for all you busy working moms & dads. We knew we wouldn't really do...

We first told you about Rocket Club back in February ahead of their big launch. Well, their first semester was so successful that they are growing due to popular student demand. A quick check-in with the team of Rocket Club made it clear that we needed to show you wha...

Having a supportive parent group is important, and we are so fortunate to live in a city with an abundance of young families. If you are a new parent and looking for a meet-up, I recommend joining a local facebook group for your due date (for example, I was a part of t...

Can we stop calling maternity leave a “vacation”?

I have a newborn and a three-year-old. I worked until the day before I had each of them, and then- only after I had gone through two long labors and deliveries (and the fun that comes with the aftermath), did I begin my...