Mommy Community Blog Road Trip Day 1
It’s day one of the Blog Road Trip. Time for an introduction.
I’m Cara, a work-at-home-mom with one son, aka “Little Dude”, and 4 critters. Oh and there’s also my hubby, aka “Big Dude”.
We live in Bloomingdale, a very small town in Northern NJ. So small, that we only have one traffic light. So small that we have to go to another town for High School. So small that I can’t go anywhere without running into someone I know. And everyone knows Little Dude! He’s as popular as the mayor (probably because he’s just so darn cute!).
About Me
I’m a “cheater homemaker”. Meaning, if there is an easier way to clean, organize, cook or decorate I’ll find it! I used to be domestically challenged – living in chaos and confusion and clutter. But I got my act together 6 years ago, and now help others do it too! I’m also addicted to coupons and freebies.
I’m a very active volunteer for The March of Dimes, The ASPCA and our town library. My hobbies include reading (when Little Dude and Big Dude leave me alone!), gardening (my front garden beds are the talk of the block) and decorating (I’m always rearranging furniture and changing accessories).
About Bloomingdale, NJ
I grew up here in Bloomingdale, NJ and actually bought a house that I trick-or-treated at as a kid! I knew my neighbors before I ever moved in!
Bloomingdale started out as a farm town, but is now a typical suburb. Most of the farm land was developed into housing in the late 1800’s for the Iron forge and then for the Baby Boomers after WWII. I actually live in a charming little Cape Cod built in 1954.
Just a few quick points about Bloomingdale:
- We’re in a perfect location geographically! Only 40 minutes from New York City, about a half-hour from a ski resort and only 1 hour from the shore.
- We have all the necessities: grocery store, post office, pharmacy, restaurants, and a Dunkin Donuts.
- Bloomingdale is 9 square miles big, but only 4 is developed: the rest is state forest land.
While Bloomingdale is relatively young (just under 100 years old) it has some historic value such as our Methodist church, grammar school (built in 1884) and Federal Hill – which was the site of the 1781 Pompton Mutiny involving George Washington (how cool!).
So that’s me and my town. Tell me about yourself and leave a comment! And head on over to MommyCommunity to join the fun!
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I am sooo a cheater too when it comes to homemaking made easy. Still quite challenged in that department though. Every day I’m working on it…… in therapy!
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Hi, I’m visiting from Blog Trip. Thanks for sharing your part of the world. I grew up in a very small town as well. It doesn’t have a stoplight, lol. Hope you can stop by.
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I love your site and finally someone who lives in a state I have been too
We use to go to Wildwood on family vacations when I was little! Happy blog tripping!
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Wow! How neat to own the house you admired as a child! That is very cool! I found you via the road trip!
I’m here for the blog trip! Bloomingdale sounds wonderful!! Can’t wait to hear more about it!
Come by and see my blog!
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blog trip stop #45…Love that you can overcome your clutter and chaos…I said you…not me…I’m permanently stuck…Hope you’ll visit my blog! (and me too???)
Came over for the blog trip. Great site!
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Howdy from Texas. Your town sounds so nice. I am a cheater too.
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Hi Cara,
You are my first stop (other than Marie of course) on the blog road trip because you’re in my reader and I saw your post first and because you’re one of my favorite people and coaches..OK, I’ll stop LOL I just posted my blog trip intro on my personal blog http://angierambles.blogspot.com
Hope you’ll stop by for a visit.
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Another cheater arriving via the blog trip…LOL! I love how you describe your place. Will be coming back to read more about you and Bloomingdale.
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Dropping by from Blogtrip. I so love how you wrote about your self and your town.
Have a great week!
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I grew up in Wayne, so I am familiar with Bloomingdale. We live in Central Jersey now
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