early morning routine

What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? Shower, get dressed, makeup, affirmations, gratitude, visualization, and setting an intention for my morning to really begin at the gym at 5a. That’s my daily morning ritual that empowers me and changed my life 426 days ago, which is how…

easter train ride

Rainy Rails & Resilience: An Easter Journey with Laughter, Love, and a Lesson in History

Securing tickets for the Easter Bunny Train ride in Whippany this January was a triumph, especially given their scarcity akin to finding a needle in a haystack! Our journey wasn’t just any trip but a luxurious plunge into history aboard a club car, where comfort meets heritage, elevating our Easter escapade. The day, draped in…

Bible Verse Coloring Book: Bringing Scripture to Life PLUS Free Coloring Page

Hi there, I wanted to share a bit of my morning routine and a project that’s become a big part of my life. While I start my day with a sip of genmaicha or sencha green tea, you might have your own ritual, maybe coffee or something else that brings you comfort and focus. I’ve…

Kitchen Cruisin’: My After-Gym Wheels Adventure

After conquering the gym with my trusty crutches, coming home used to mean bracing for a kitchen battlefield, where my drop foot and I would awkwardly sidestep around, a dance that once landed me with three broken ribs. That’s history now, thanks to my new strategy: a power wheelchair for those home stretches. The transition…

The Art of Adaptation: Serving Up Tailored Tastes at Gyro Grill

Hey everyone! Let’s share the latest from our treasured monthly meet-up at Gyro Grill in Wayne, NJ, the place that’s become more than just a spot for Mediterranean delights—it’s where our friendships bloom over shared plates. This month, a special nod goes to Shlomo Rosen, the owner whose roots stretch back to Haifa, Israel. With…

Global Tastes, Local Love: My Night of Nations Experience

Walking into Calvary Temple’s Night of Nations was like being whisked away to the most inviting international airport you’ve ever seen. ‘Airport agents’ in adorable airline attire were our first sign that we were in for a global treat, setting a tone of whimsical adventure from the moment we stepped in. Leading this globe-trotting extravaganza…

Choosing IVF and Thriving with MS

Motherhood Against the Odds: Choosing IVF and Thriving with MS

Do you believe in fate/destiny? Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and mine came in the form of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). But here’s the deal—I refuse to let fate call the shots. That belief was put to the test when I made one of the biggest decisions of my life: becoming a mom. Choosing…

Victory Over MS: Celebrating Stability and Unwavering Support

Wow, what a couple of days it’s been! Started off with a solid gym session and some chill time on the massage chair at Planet Fitness, all before heading off for my MRI. Laying there for an hour and a half wasn’t exactly fun, but totally worth it for the peace of mind. Then, the…