Jessies is known for having some of the best hand crafter drinks in the area, with using La Colombe as their espresso beans for their frinks. They also have an array of ice cream in the chest next to the register where you order that is available all year round.

“Coffee Cream Community”

HG Workshops is located in Northfield New Jersey. This is truly a Hidden Gem of New Jersey, as it sits back in the far end of the parking lot behind a nail spot and some other businesses. Laura, the owner, has signs out front that direct you right to the front door. This space is very special because it is a creative space where the community gets to come together and intentionally “check in” to being creative.

The greatest authentic Mexican Food Truck in all of south jersey! It is located on the corner of 107 Peach Street in Hammonton New Jersey.

It is a brand new year which can bring on many different emotions, ideas, goals, aspirations, and frames of mind. Many will crack out their journals to begin planning and thinking through all kinds of goals for the year. It is common with the new year to want to set aspirations or ideas of what the year could look like. Under 10% of people who set their resolutions for the year actually end up following through with them! This is always something that has been interesting to me when reflecting on the concept of it being a new year. I feel the excitement and anticipation of a new season and tend to create a monstrous list of all that I’d like to do in the next year. Get yourself to Barista’s to try one of their signature lattes for coffee flights!

Historic Smithville- The well loved, well known, not so hidden gem of New Jersey. Historic Smithville has been around for over 50 years with 50-60 different shops that host some of the sweetest goods in all of South Jersey. This is the place to land for any last minute gifting, with that “small business, special gift” kind of feel. The variety in the stores is what makes this place so special, because you could find something for anyone. It is a charming place any time of the year with cobblestone pathways, and every shop looking like a little home in a village. “It’s a village that seems frozen in time.” There is truly something here for everyone of any age. What makes this place the most magical, is the way that they decorate everything for Christmas.

Date idea for couples who need to connect during the craziness of the holidays. Taking time to remember what the holiday season is really about

Ola Kai is a local gym located on the island of Brigantine New Jersey

The meaning behind the name OLA KAI - Hawaiian- Ola means healthy & Kai means water

Thanksgiving day favorites with the Mindfully Active Crew

SQUARE & FARE- Square and Fare you may have NEVER heard of because they didn’t have a storefront. They have done things differently within South Jersey. They started out making a handful of pies every week, with relentless passion, and ending up with Pizzas that would sell out quick. For 3 years they would open up their slots of pizzas and they would sell out within minutes, and with all pizza pickups in one specific location! You have to have your phone ready to order and keep refreshing in order to snag one of their signature pies. They have announced that they are in the process of opening a storefront where you will be able to see the pizza and order in person! Their pizza is different than the traditional thin and crispy. Traditionally known as grandma pizza, their thick crust is the perfect balance of a grandma pie and Sicilian pizza. “We ferment our dough to foster the best flavors and feature locally grown tomatoes for our sauce.”

PRODUCE JUNCTION- Do you need a relaxing night in? One thing that I have found extremely calming and stress relieving is building floral arrangements. Produce junction is known for their low price and wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The overlooked section of Produce Junction is their floral bunches section. All throughout the year they bring in large amounts of plants, house plants, yard plants, and arrangements of different florals, a true HIDDEN GEM. Each bunch of florals can range from 3-8$ and they are always changing. I have found so many different varieties based off of the season as well as the time of day that you raid their floral section. Produce Junction’s daily hours are from 8am-6pm. The mornings are when you will find the greatest selection, and as you go into the afternoon or evening the selection does dwindle. They will sometimes have blooms that will price at a couple dollars per stem in the flower world, and the bunch of stems costs only a fraction of the price!