My love of vintage goes back to my teenage years; when I was around 16 years old I found a vintage leather long coat with a fur trim, straight out of a 70s Disco Movie, it was my size. I bought it and wore it to my very conservative Jewish High School and everyone made […]
“The Plant House” – A Jersey City Green Oasis
It’s no secret to the advantages of having plants in your home, not just for decor purposes but for overall wellness. I have a cute little nook in my small JC apartment with a bunch of different sized plants and I love it. Any plant lover will tell you that once you start you can’t […]
JC Spot: Whealth and Co
I first met Dave, founder of Whealth and Co, about 4 years ago at a local coffee shop. At the time, Dave was just starting out with his catering/events company. We had the awesome pleasure of collaborating on my very first event, a Raw Vegan dinner party at a loft in Downtown JC which almost […]
Your Gift Guide for the 2019 Holiday Season
It’s crunch time – the holidays are creeping up on us fairly quickly. If you’re still shopping around for gifts, here are local spots to check out! Apparel + Accessories Get the perfect gift for those fashion-forward, stylish, or vintage-rocking friends in your life! ZeroKid 317 2nd St View this post on Instagram A post […]
JC Spot: The Clearport
I’ve written about The Clearport and Hayoner multiple times at this point, but it’s been a while since I showed them some love. Haytham Elgawly is one of my best Jersey City friends and we’ve been homies and business partners for almost as long as this blog has been around. We’ve seen each other on […]
Holiday Market at Hudson County Community College
Join Hudson County Community College on Saturday, December 10th in supporting local business & economic growth within Hudson County as we celebrate the holiday season! From 12 PM to 4 PM in the Culinary Conference Center (161 Newkirk St) you can experience an indoor winter wonderland with two floors of holiday fun & festivities, and shop from 70 […]
Top 10 Shopping Deals in Jersey City
It is the day after Thanksgiving, which is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year! We encourage everyone to shop local! We rounded up ten spots that are having special deals for Black Friday and for Small Biz Saturday! Please don’t forget to share your favorite Small Business Saturday moments on Facebook, Twitter, […]
HDSID Presents The Holiday Market
Starting on Thursday, November 17, stop by the Grove Street Plaza from 4 PM to 8 PM and check out the Artist & Maker Market. It’s back for the holiday season, and you can find awesome gifts for everyone directly from local artists and creators every Monday and Thursday (in conjunction with the farmers market)! Skip […]
Fall Beauty Must Haves Local Edition
Fall is here! Can you even believe it? Pumpkins, flannel, jackets, great hair days – I literally can’t wait! We are seeing our low maintenance beauty trends from summer translating into fall fashion staples and we have all the tips and tricks your need, plus where you can find the perfect fall beauty must haves locally! […]
HDSID Presents: Your Guide to Back To School
Parents: the school year is starting up soon! It’s time to make sure you have everything ready for your kids to start off on the right foot. From backpacks to tutoring lessons and from dentists to new gear, ChicpeaJC has you covered. The Historic Downtown Special Improvements district hooked us up with a list of the top spots […]
Chilltown Collective
Chilltown Collective is a lifestyle apparel brand born out of Jersey City. It is owned, designed and operated by Jersey City natives who are passionate about the creative world. They pride themselves on providing a platform for artist and creatives to express themselves. I’ve been watching Chilltown Collective grow in the past year from the […]