Dear The Local Girl readers and friends,
2024 has felt both like 10 years and at the same time, three months. No matter how we feel about it, though, the chapter is closing — and before it does, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to you. It’s because of you that we are still able to do what we love to do: write, inquire, create community, and occasionally, share memes.
While each year presents its challenges (for us and many others), we remain true to our purpose: to shine a light on the local small-owned businesses, happenings in the area, news, people, organizations, and missions of all industries and backgrounds. We aim to uplift, inform, and encourage our readers to join us in celebrating how special our communities are — all while creating community.
Most media outlets continue to publish over the holidays, but we have taken the decisive stance to pause on our platforms + social media over the last few years. That means you will see a few pre-scheduled fun things go out this next week on social and the site, but that’s it. Our team is getting a full week off, and that includes our social team! We’re all taking a much-needed rest.
Before our OOOs officially go up, a few highlights + core memories from 2024 we’re reflecting on:
- Growing our sister site, The Jersey Shore Girl, and launching our newest venture, The Bergen County Girl.
- Covering all of the crazy and fun things that have happened in New Jersey: earthquakes, solar eclipses, sonic booms, celebrity spottings. The list, truly, goes on.
- Hosted a Happy Hour to kick off our 2024 Week of Wellness and collect period supplies for our annual drive with The Flow Initiative (for which we collected 30K+(!!) supplies.
- Raised thousands of dollars for local non-profits.
- Donated to local animal shelters with our annual Puppy Bowl.
- Published over 2,500 new articles, posted over 3,500 new social media posts, and so much more.
Our out-of-office messages are up, our DMs will have an auto-reply, and we’ll be a bit off the grid this next week. On Monday, January 6th we’ll be back with regular content. You’re welcome to send us tips at any time to [email protected] + @themontclairgirl on Instagram, but they’ll be read upon our return.
Hopefully, this is also the sign you need to know that it’s okay to take a break. It’s so important to recharge. We are all burnt out. Watch that reality show, read that book, clean that closet — whatever makes you feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to start 2025 on a positive note.
We want you to know how much we appreciate every DM, comment, share, like, read, and email. It’s what keeps us going. Have a wonderful, safe, and healthy holiday! We’ll see you in 2025.
Happy holidays to you and yours, from ours <3
xo, Jen + The Local Girl Team
Our sites below for easy access while we’re away:
3 Major Reasons You Need a Financial Advisor in Your 30s-40s
This article is sponsored by Julius Wealth Advisors.
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^ Jason Blumstein, CFA, CEO, Julius Wealth Advisors
Do I Need a Financial Advisor? 3 Major Areas a Financial Advisor Can Help
Thinking about the financial future isn’t necessarily fun (at least, not for most of us), but it is important — and an advisor can be a huge help in making some of those looming big decisions, especially in your 30s and 40s.
Most of us can benefit from the expertise of professionals when it comes to building sustainable plans for the future.
Julius Wealth Advisors in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey is a great team to have in your corner. No matter where you are in your life (financially and otherwise), the team works to create long-term strategies that support sustainable wealth-building while working to grow your assets. This authentic and personalized approach puts you as the client first, and that support continues through the different stages of your journey.
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About Julius Wealth
Julius Wealth is rooted in building trust and true partnerships with clients. The team takes a personalized, hands-on approach to help you build wealth based on your goals, values, and financial situation.
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