Sharing my random thoughts and ideas
Sharing my random thoughts and ideas
I love trying new coffee shops especially when they offer food! I’m a huge foodie and I’m always willing to try new things. Cafe Vista recently opened up in Hoboken, New Jersey and I documented my experience. Keep reading to learn more about why you need to stop by this coffee shop! About Cafe Vista
About Sundae Craving something sweet? Like the classic dessert, Sundae will certainly add some sweetness into your life! This 2-year-old Pit Bull mix is an absolute angel and who can play all day. Sundae is a gentle and loving soul – the ideal family companion. She does great with kids of any age and loves
If you’ve been following me since the beginning of my website, you know that I do my best to highlight and showcase other small businesses in the area. I decided to start a Business Highlight series featuring local small business owners in the area. Small businesses have been hit hard and as a small business
Many of you know that small businesses have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 across the world. Hoboken has been one of the towns where a large segment of the businesses that make up this town are small, locally-owned businesses. The Hoboken Business Alliance was created prior to COVID-19 and was formed to specifically support and
I recently got something in the mail by the Hoboken Health Department and thought it would be useful to other pet owners residing in Hoboken, New Jersey! This Saturday, June 27 between 11AM-2PM, the City of Hoboken will be offering a FREE Rabies clinic in conjunction with the 2020 licensing period. What does this mean?
If you’re searching for amazing programs to get your kids involved, you need to learn all about this music school. NJCU Community Music School is now offering online music lessons! This is a great way for your kids to have fun, learn, and develop an amazing skill! Keep reading to learn all about the NJCU
A few local small businesses in Jersey City are hosting a Juneteenth celebration called The Black Owned Initiative tomorrow, June 19th, and I reached out to two business owners hosting the event and they were able to share more information all about it. What is Juneteenth? What does it represent? According to the New York
About Mac Mac is this beautiful 2-year-old American Bulldog/Pit mix is an absolute love and will be your favorite dog ever! He loves to cuddle, give kisses, and go for walks. He’s a total mush just like his name! Due to Mac’s hard past, he currently struggles with some fear issues. New people scare him,
Redirecting surplus food to human service agencies instead of the landfill is a great way to help combat waste, and this non-profit called Rescuing Left Over Cuisine is striving to do exactly that. Read more to learn about this non-profit and how you can help or get involved! What is Rescuing Left Over Cuisine? Rescuing
Disclaimer: I share my experience getting tested for COVID-19 in Hoboken, NJ. Your City and State may have different processes in place, so make sure to check with your local city on anything pertaining to COVID-19. On May 2nd, City of Hoboken shared the following on Facebook, Any Hoboken residents or frontline workers, with or
*All opinions are my own. Photos included in this post were taken by the author. If you’d like a review of your restaurant, please send an email to kimberleybuenoschonig@gmail.com. When it comes to Italian food, Leo’s Grandevous does not disappoint. What makes this restaurant special is that it is one of the oldest family-owned restaurants
Are you interested in winning a $250 prize? Are you artistic or creative? The Hoboken Historical Museum is having a contest to see who can create the best artwork on a mask. Read more about how you can enter as it is completely FREE! What is the ‘Every Mask A Blank Canvas’ contest? The Hoboken
It is never my intention to miss a business, the list below is crowdsourced. To add a business to the list below, please email kimberleybuenoschonig@gmail.com The following businesses below are openly supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more about why you should support the Black Lives Matter movement and how here. To support
As you may know, small businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and many have been struggling during this time. Hoboken is a small city that supports and empowers small businesses, and I feel that Hoboken residents have been doing what they can to support them during this time. The Hoboken City Council unanimously passed the
Hoboken recently had a powerful, peaceful protest on June 5th, with Allies4Justice, to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement and to protest… …the unjust death of George Floyd and the perpetual violence against Black people. Allies4Justice Twitter I marched about 3 hours and stayed after to make sure I can listen and try
This article is intended to help explain what is Black Lives Matter, why it is important, and how you can get involved. If you do not know what is going on in the world, there are protests happening for justice for George Floyd – and, more broadly, victims of racial violence everywhere. Take some time
City of Hoboken announced last night that dog runs will officially be opening up this Saturday on May 30th at 8AM. I know for many dog owners, it’s been a tough time to not have the dog runs open, but now they can go to the dog parks! There are guidelines that the City of
Meet Lily This gorgeous cowgirl is ready to find her forever home after birthing and weaning her pups! Lily was rescued from a local, municipal shelter where she came in in very, very bad shape. Lily was part of a neglect case and they soon realized she was pregnant and reached out to us.While Lily
As a Filipino-American, I proudly share my heritage and my background. Before May ends, I’d like to shine a light on a few individuals that are incredibly impactful in the community. I believe they are a great inspiration to me and are great leaders in building strong united communities. What is Asian Pacific American Heritage
There are so many great organizations that are helping the community in significant ways. It’s always my intention to use my platform as a way to raise awareness of community initiatives and inform supportive readers on how they can get more involved in these initiatives. As a Hoboken resident for 2+ years, I had never
If you didn’t know, today is Teacher Appreciation Day and I want to take this time to still give a special thanks to our teachers! This week is teacher appreciation week, so you still have time to say thank you to your {or your kid’n} teachers! If there’s a teacher you want to highlight, please
There are so many organizations working to support the community, and I’ve made a commitment to myself to use my platform to raise awareness of these important initiatives. So many are providing support to those in need and to those that have been affected by COVID-19. You may not have heard about SOTH yet, but
We all may know someone or know a friend of a friend who is on the front lines helping our communities. If you’re like me, you may have family throughout the US that are working the front lines. I wanted to create a series thanking health heroes across the US. Even though I’m based in
Let’s be real – having a pet at home means that you may have to do some extra cleaning around the house. While you are home living the #quarantinelife and maybe with your furry family member, I thought it would be fun to reach out to dog moms and ask them for their cleaning tips.
Some of us are very fortunate to have a place we can call home and feel safe in. However, there are some that may not feel safe at home – and maybe more now given everything going on. I reached out to the WomenRising team {based in New Jersey} to learn more about their resources
Disclaimer: All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored. With local non-essential small businesses being closed, you may not have the opportunity to go to your local hair stylist to make your look good – or even receive those valuable tips that help salvage your hair’s beauty at home. Pre-COVID, I
If you’ve been feeling the itch to help your community, there’s been an amazing group that has been formed that can use YOUR help. Local Hoboken Resident, Amy Frank Goldman, was inspired by the FLAG of Chatham and Madison and her along with a few others created FLAG of HBKN & JC. I interviewed Amy
If this quarantine period got you looking for new shows to watch, keep reading to find out some of my favorite shows to binge watch. I’m telling you that these shows are super hard to stop watching. You may just find yourself going through my list in one night! The Boys The Boys is set
All small local businesses are getting a hit from COVID-19 and the efforts to slow its spread. People have been left without jobs, but some local businesses have started to create fundraising links to help support their staff. Check out all the businesses below and consider donating to a few to help them out. You
Small and local businesses are all being impacted by the current health climate. It’s important to show some extra support to your local businesses and some businesses now offer remote/online/delivery services so you can still enjoy from the comfort of your home. If you’d like to include your business offering in the list below, please
With everything that is going on, you may feel heightened anxiety, fear, and unhappy feelings. As much as I’d like to write about how you can prevent the spread of the new virus COVID-19 – information on this is pretty much everywhere. I recommend following the CDC and the World Health Organization along with your
With today being International Women’s Day, I thought of various ways to show my support. I could share a list of businesses that I know are women-owned, but I got worried that I would end up missing a business. Believe me – I would feel really bad about it if I missed a business. Instead,
*All photos credit goes to the author* Prioritizing self-care is one of my goals for 2020, and something I’ve been trying to do is seeing a Chiropractor every week. I suffer from neck and back pain and I decided to see a Chiropractor to help relieve my pain. I see Dr. Brayton and Dr. Alvarez
I’m all about supporting local women in my community and showcasing their talents on my website! I’m so excited to have you learn more about Brianna Peguero! I met Brianna Peguero a few months ago at Shaka Bowl‘s Cancer Benefit and three year anniversary party. It was clear that she had ambition and ready to
I’m always looking for some nice happy hour deals for every single day of the week. I’m the type of person that likes to eat… A LOT…. and if I can get some nice drink specials and also enjoy a nice meal, please count me in! Are you looking for some nice happy hour deals
If you would like to recommend someone that should be featured, please email me at Kimberleybuenoschonig@gmail.com A new series I’m doing is featuring people who are making positive impacts in our community. We are the ones living and breathing in our community, and of course it makes sense for everyone to work towards improving our
Let’s be real – sometimes you may feel like you need to spice date night up with some fun activities. Check out a few things that you can do with your partner below! Ballroom Dancing If you and your partner are open minded, try out their group dance classes! It can be super casual, beginners
*All opinions are my own. Photos included in this post was taken by the author. If you’d like a review of your restaurant, please send an email to kimberleybuenoschonig@gmail.com. About The Boil Cajun Style Fresh Seafood Boil in a friendly environment. Our food speaks for itself. Seafood is ordered by the lb with your choice
A personal favorite spot for self care is this amazing sauna in Jersey City called SW3AT Sauna Studio! Prior to ever using a sauna, my knowledge of all the benefits that come with sauna usage was pretty close to none. But after our first session here, Tom and I have been obsessed! Read more to
*All opinions are my own. Photos included in this post was taken by the author. If you’d like a review of your restaurant, please send an email to kimberleybuenoschonig@gmail.com. About Lokal Eatery & Bar Lokal is a culinary hub for Jersey City’s global culture. Communal in nature, Lokal showcases locally sourced ingredients transformed into worldwide