New Jersey snow…in October. This was what it looked like yesterday in Hunterdon County. Heavy, wet snow blanketed the area. By the time it was said and done, we saw about 2-3 inches in my neighborhood. Just the day before, I bared the 50’s wearing flip-flops, so I guess it’s time to put those away for the season, and break out the sneakers and boots.

Happy first snow in New Jersey.

By the way, I hate the snow. I’m not an avid skiier, nor do I love to go ice skating. I am a sunshine and beach kind of girl, so let’s get this thing they call snow and winter out of the way, so that we can go back to the beach.

The New Jersey weather today is wet, wet, wet. I don’t know about every inch of New Jersey, but my Hunterdon County is soaking in rain. We just had a massive branch fall off of neighbors tree into our backyard today from the winds and rain. Whoosh, down it came, and it was easily 10 feet long and 6 feet wide!

It’s a soaker, and I’m hoping the New Jersey weather clears up soon!

At least tomorrow we’ll see sunny skies and 64 degrees again. I’m missing the 70’s, but the 60’s are still okay by me.
How are you going to spend your Sunday tomorrow? It’s not too late to visit the pumpkin farms!

If you’re free on Monday, Wildwood is having a fishing tournament on the 27th. If you want to register, be at the Firehouse at 2nd and New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood between 6am-7:30am. Fishing will start at 7:30 and go until 2:30. There is an entrance fee. More details? 609-522-1526

New Jersey Magazines range from “Weird NJ” to the “Jersey Journal” which is more of a newspaper subscription. It’s funny, because when you go to see what magazines are in the NJ area, you have to search “New Jersey” and “NJ” separately. Wouldn’t search engines be smart enough to know that NJ=New Jersey? Anyway, these are the best New Jersey Magazines I found available. What I found interesting is a New York magazine came up in the search as well…ummm, not New Jersey.

Looking for a New Jersey car show this weekend?

Historic Smithville is having a Corvette show. They’re hosting over 100 Corvettes. My husband is a fan of the Corvette, and we got the chance to go to a Corvette show early in the summer. We were comparing the engines, along with the paint jobs, rims and other accessories people added. There was a gorgeous Candy Apple Red one that I loved, and a sharp yellow one. I like the styles in the 80’s and the new ones. I was never a big fan of the Stingray version.

The car show takes place from 10-4, with the rain date being October 26th.

Scarecrow Row is bringing fall fun to Long Beach Island and the surrounding areas. Southern Ocean County’s Chamber of Commerce had a special Scarecrow event, and lots of people participated. This was my favorite. We went down and snapped some pictures on Monday. You’ll be able to see more scarecrow pics by clicking on the picture. It will take you to a full page of scarecrows!

We gathered some pics from on the island, but other areas participated as well, like: Manahawkin, Tuckerton and Barnegat.

I love the originality with this one! If I was giving out the awards, he’d win first prize from me.

If New Jersey history is a topic that interests you, then you’ll want to head to VisitNJ.org and check out their history and heritage section. One particular place I wanted to tell you about was the “Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey”. It’s located in Teterboro and represents 209 years or aviation history! Jet engines, helicopters, planes and more are offered up for you to enjoy. You can even see an astronaut uniform and satellite on display.

Quick heads up: they are closed on Mondays, and open from 10am-4pm Tuesday through Sunday.

What are you doing this weekend? If you’d like more information on the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey, you can check them out at NJAHOF.org

November 1st, you have the chance to sit in a real plane or helicopter cockpit. You won’t want to miss this. Full details can be found on their calendar page at the website.

New Jersey fishing is alive and well down the shore. Have you heard about the fishing tournament on LBI? Here’s the scoop, it starts October 11th and runs through November 23rd for Striped Bass and Bluefish. You can get the details about the fishing tournament here.

There’s cash up for grabs, as well as special prizes. Scoot on over there and find out more. Did you not hear the part about the cash prizes? There are daily, weekly and grand prizes!

This isn’t a new event on LBI…in fact, this is their 54th year! Now THAT’s an annual event!

It may be too cold to go swimming, but the fish are biting!

New Jersey Tourism is alive and well! If you’re looking for ideas, head over to VisitNJ.org and they’ll get you started.

I live over in the Skylands, and there’s plenty to do here. Whether I want to visit Mountain Creek Resort, hit the outlets in Flemington, or visit Duke Farms, there’s always choices in this gorgeous area. The Skylands includes: Sussex County, Warren County, Hunterdon County, Morris County and Somerset County.

The Gateway offers a great little town in Hoboken, Jersey Gardens and the Meadowlands. The Gateway area includes: Passaic County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, Union County and Middlesex County.

If you’re in the Delaware River area, you can enjoy places like Princeton, the Cowtown rodeo, Grounds for Sculpture, or the Trenton War Memorial. The Delaware River area includes: Mercer County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County and Salem County.

My favorite place is the shore, so the Shore Region is one I’m fond of! Ocean County and Monmouth County make up the Shore Region. That includes favorite places like LBI, Seaside and Island State Park, along with Point Pleasant.

Of course the Southern Shore region brings us Wildwood and Cape May, two favorites of many Jersey Girls! Cape May County and Cumberland County offer us boardwalks, Doo wop, Victorian charm and farmland. So whether you’re a bird watcher or a sunbather, the Southern Shore Region is right up your alley!

New Jersey Tourism is alive and well! If you can’t find anything to do, you aren’t looking hard enough!

The New Jersey Aquarium, now called the Adventure Aquarium is located in Camden, across the river from Philadelphia. They have a new great hammerhead shark they’ve added to their aquarium, so you’ll want to head over and check that out! I think they have such unique head’s, with their eyes on the sides, it’s just odd! There are only 2 aquariums in the country that have Great Hammerhead sharks on exhibit!

The New Jersey Aquarium also offers other fascinating exhibits like the West African River exhibit, Irazu Falls, Penguin Island and more. It’s a great rainy day activity for the entire family to enjoy together.

Don’t forget the 4D theater which has a Spongebob Squarepants movie/ride thrill.

The New Jersey Aquarium (Adventure Aquarium) is open from 9:30 to 5pm daily. You can find a visitors guide and map here.

Tickets run under $20 a person, currently at $18.95 for adults, and $14.95 for kids 2-12. Prices are subject to change, and you can also order tickets online to avoid waiting once you get there.

If you’re looking for something fun this weekend, why not stop by the New Jersey Aquarium?

Skin care in New Jersey is alive and well. Whether you’re looking for a great facial at a day spa, or something a little more defined. I recently started laser treatments for my Rosacea. With so many places to choose from, the question is how do you get the BEST skin care.

New Jersey gives a license out for skin care. So if you’re headed to a spa for a chemical peel or rejuvenating facial, ask if the esthetician has a license, and ask to see it. Also, there are different levels of chemical peels, so you’ll get a different level of peel from a spa than you will at a dermatologist. A spa will offer a superficial peel, where a doctor can give you a deeper peel. On the other hand, you may just need a basic superficial peel for a renewed appearance. Ask questions, so you know what the expected outcome is.

Also, if you’re going to get more intense or deeper skin care treatments in New Jersey, you’ll want to make sure you’re working with a board certified doctor. A dermatologist is a good place to start, or a doctor who has been trained in using the right equipment.

Before jumping into anything, take the time to ask questions. How long have they been doing this procedure? What should you expect after the procedure, and are there any things you should be doing or applying when you leave, on a home regimen?