{1} I love my kids but I equally love a manipedi. (Let’s be real, now.) My fave spot in downtown Jersey City is a stone’s throw away from City Hall on Grove Street. I’ve been going to J Nails & Spa for at least 10 years now and their recent relocation is a haven for the sleep-deprived and “mombie”.

{2} What’s the next best thing to a whirlwind getaway to the islands? A Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi massage, of course. And that’s just the beginning! Treat yo’ mama to this fabulous 2-hour oasis (re)treat at Flic Spa in Bloomfield, NJ.

{3} And these are the days of our lives … capture it. A family photo session is just the thing to melt mommy’s heart. Trust your priceless moments with the awesome husband and wife photography duo who pour tons of love and care into their craft. Clarin Photography rocks!

{4} Jewelry is always a girl’s best friend. My select pieces at Smith & Chang General Goods are sure to bring a smile on her face whether it’s Mother’s Day or not.

{5} You’ll totally kill it with anything handmade by her kiddos. But that’s a no-brainer ❤