March 2017 archive

25
Mar
2017

Moxie Mist

categories: Beauty & Maintenance

Today I arrived home to my package of MoxieMist, a natural and plant based facial and body mist line created by husband-wife duo Ashley and Joel in Jersey City.

MoxieMist tones, hydrates and refreshes like other facial mists, but it’s better for your skin, being chemical-free and made with ingredients nature intended you to use. Think organic, Ecocert and straight-up natural: Alcohol-free witch hazel, aloe vera juice, soy protein, cucumber water, rose water and pomegranate extract.

The MoxieMist line began with Ashley, who as a teenager struggled so much with acne that she started creating home-made formulas to remedy the situation. This led to her studying chemistry and launching a career in cosmetic chemistry. Ashley combined her passion and her knowledge to found the 100% natural multi-benefit mists with husband Joel.

I tried the rose, pomegranate and cucumber mists, and now misting has become part of my daily routine – it just feels so good! And it doesn’t hurt that MoxieMist is great for your skin, especially on some of these harsher-weather days. Toning and hydrating your skin is that simple.

“Beauty means feeling like the best version of yourself ready to face whatever lies ahead,” says Ashley. “Our definition of beauty inspired our brand name, since moxie means to have force of character, determination, or nerve. We want to inspire women to face their days with moxie.”

Check out MoxieMist and purchase online here.

To natural, refreshing beauty,
JCG

18
Mar
2017

UberEATS

categories: Restaurants

UberEATS has arrived in Jersey City, partnering with Hudson County and over 100 of the best local restaurants to get your food to you faster.

It’s as easy as Uber: Download the app UberEATS on your smartphone (or go online to ubereats.com), order from your favorite local restaurants, and get excited as you track your delivery in real time. Use the app to explore other local restaurants you have yet to try and discover something new.

Some of my faves made the list, like The Hamilton Inn, Just BeClaws, Iron Monkey, Ayame Hibachi & Sushi and Elysian Cafe.

Dan Richer, owner of Jersey City’s Razza Pizza Artiginale, uses UberEATS exclusively for delivery: “Uber has logistics down to a science and I am super confident in their ability to provide the same level of care in delivering our food as we provide our guests in-house,” he says.

Give it a try and report back with your thoughts.

 

To being lazy,
JCG

12
Mar
2017

Jersey City Whiskey Fest

categories: Events, This Weekend in Jersey City

There was Jersey City Beer Fest, then Wine Fest and now…Whiskey Fest.

On Friday, March 24th, Whiskey lovers are encouraged to go to Harborside Atrium (34 Exchange Pl.; entrance on 210 Hudson St.) from 7-10pm and enjoy 100 different styles of the fine spirit while viewing the Manhattan Skyline.

Meet distillers, master blenders and other whiskey connoisseurs while tasting single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled whiskies. High-end rum, cognac, and other spirits will also be available.

You’ll get a 5-oz. sample cup upon arrival. Tastings are unlimited, so I’m interjecting to say that this is far more dangerous than Beer or Wine Fest events. Please choose your tastings wisely and be careful!

There will be live music and food stands at the Atrium, plus vendors selling their cool, unique goods. Almost all are small, local businesses. Please always support local talent and shop it small in JC.

Tickets: $60. Buy here and use code jerseycitygal to get $15 off.

 

Distill my heart,
JCG