{"id":179385,"date":"2025-07-06T21:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=179385"},"modified":"2025-07-03T20:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T00:22:28","slug":"bergen-girl-summer-break-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-girl-summer-break-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"BRB, <em>The Bergen Girl<\/em> Team Is Going on Summer Break (&#8217;til July 14th!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"the local girl summer reading picks\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/the-local-girl-summer-reading-picks.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Out of Office<\/div><p>Summer is officially in full swing, and with July comes our annual reminder: it&#8217;s okay to unplug. <strong>And with that, our team will be pressing pause from July 4th through July 14th to rest, recharge, and relax on our official <em>TLG<\/em> summer break.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179214\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"famous first occurrences bergen county nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/famous-first-occurrences-bergen-county-nj.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We always say that creating fun, local, and meaningful content is our favorite part of the job; but even as storytellers, we need a little reset now and then. Taking this intentional break helps us come back energized with fresh ideas for you, our amazing community.<\/p>\n<p>A few pre-scheduled posts will still go out here and there, but our OOO will be up, and you&#8217;ll likely hear back from us when we&#8217;re back to business as usual the week of July 14th. In the meantime, feel free to send tips to <a href=\"mailto:bergen@thelocalgirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bergen@thelocalgirl.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@thebergencountygirl<\/a> on social platforms \u2014 we\u2019ll check them upon our return.<\/p>\n<p>We know most media outlets never really stop, but we&#8217;ve learned that intentional breaks make our work (and our wellbeing) better in the long run. Maybe this is your sign to take one too: <em>read that book, hit the beach, take a spontaneous day trip, binge Love Island, or just do nothing \u2014 guilt-free.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>See you soon,<br \/>\n<em>The Bergen Girl<\/em> Team<\/p>\n<div id=\"fd-form-62f928dc85187de9a550434a\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '62f928dc85187de9a550434a',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-62f928dc85187de9a550434a'\n  });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>PS: Some links that may help you while we&#8217;re away:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>DTS Vibes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all the fun Jersey Shore content, visit our sister site, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Jersey Shore Girl<\/em><\/a> (and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@thejerseyshoregirl_<\/a> on Instagram!). You can also follow <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theCatskillsGirl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@thecatskillsgirl<\/a> for upstate NY content, curated by our founder, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jennifertripucka.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jen<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Our Newsletter<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for our newsletter that shares all of the top stories to your inbox<\/a> \u2014 we&#8217;ll be sharing some articles you need there next week, and in general \u2014 all of our top stories are shared there weekly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-163564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sign-up-button.jpg\" alt=\"sign up button\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Perusing our archives is easy peasy here \u2014 there&#8217;s truly something for everyone:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food + Drink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifestyle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/local-events-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events + News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em>and pretty much search anything your heart desires on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/\">rest of the site<\/a>!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our Events Calendar \u2014 add your own event!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179388\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-800x444.png\" alt=\"events\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-800x444.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-1536x852.png 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-640x355.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-1920x1065.png 1920w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-1170x649.png 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM-585x324.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-6.26.55\u202fPM.png 1962w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>The Bergen Girl&#8217;s<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-service events calendar<\/a> gives readers the chance to view upcoming events, and event hosts to post their events for free \u2014 before our weekly events article goes live on <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/\"><em>TheBergenCountyGirl.com<\/em><\/a> and shared on our socials. You can post at any time, 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/community\/add\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to submit an event to our calendar<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to browse all of the local happenings<\/a> going on in Bergen County.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-213337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-8.jpg\" alt=\"VIEW CALENDAR\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Real Estate Directory<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/real-estate-650x318.jpg\" alt=\"real estate\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"http:\/\/realestate.thelocalgirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real estate directory<\/a> is a user-friendly approach to local real estate searches for living in the tri-state area of NYC, NJ, and beyond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>List your property for rent\/sublet, vacation rent, or for sale<\/li>\n<li>Search for free for listings in any area or type of property<\/li>\n<li>Inquire directly with the seller\/landlord\/agent\/owner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Send any feedback or inquiries to <a href=\"mailto:realestate@thelocalgirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">realestate@thelocalgirl.com<\/a>. <strong>You can also use the code READERS2024 for a free listing in the directory the week we&#8217;re away.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/realestate.thelocalgirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-213338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-6.jpg\" alt=\"SEARCH REAL ESTATE\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.thelocalgirl.com\/account\/my-listing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-213339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-5.jpg\" alt=\"LIST A PROPERTY\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our Jobs Platform<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.thelocalgirl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jobs platform<\/a> is a resource for job seekers and those who are looking to hire candidates through our parent site, <em>The Local Girl<\/em>. You can also feature your resume on our <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.thelocalgirl.com\/candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">candidates page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.thelocalgirl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-213340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"VIEW JOBS\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.thelocalgirl.com\/post-new-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-213341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-4.jpg\" alt=\"POST A JOB\" width=\"200\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for our deals directory<\/a> that shares deals from local New Jersey businesses.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s always so much going on, and lots of reading to do!<\/p>\n<h3>PPS: A Few Articles For Your Browsing While We&#8217;re OOO<\/h3>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-county-bucket-list-new-jersey\/\">65 Bucket List-Worthy Activities in Bergen County, New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/summer-movies-concerts-bergen-county-nj-2025\/\">Summer Movies + Concerts in the Park 2025 Kicks Off in Bergen County 7\/8<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/picnic-spots-bergen-county-nj\/\">13 Serene Outdoor Spots for Your Next Picnic in New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-ice-cream-shops-bergen-county-nj\/\">The Best Ice Cream Shops in Bergen County, NJ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/brunch-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">26 Must-Try Brunch Spots in Bergen County<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-diners-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">The Best Diners in Bergen County, New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-parks-bergen-county-nj\/\">A Guide to the Bergen County Parks System<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>And FINALLY: Our Summer Reading Picks<\/h3>\n<p>See below for a few member of <em>The Local Girl<\/em> team with their current book picks that are a must-read this summer:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-1-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Jordan, <em>The Hoboken Girl<\/em> Writer + Volunteer Coordinator<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-3-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Erin, <em>The Hoboken Girl<\/em> Writer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-4-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Heather, <em>The Hoboken Girl<\/em> Writer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-332568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-4-1-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Kerrie, <em>The Hoboken Girl<\/em> Writer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Laura, <em>The Hoboken Girl<\/em> Writer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-2-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Christina, <em>The Montclair Girl<\/em> Writer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-332566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-2-1-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Carli, <em>The Bergen Girl<\/em> Writer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-5-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Jenna, <em>The Jersey Shore Girl<\/em> Writer + Marketing Associate<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-6-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Jessica, <em>The Jersey Shore Girl <\/em>Writer + Marketing Associate<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-332109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-list-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading list\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Lauren, <em>The Local Girl <\/em>Editorial Assistant<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-332385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tlg-summer-reading-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"tlg summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Stephanie, <em>The Local Girl<\/em> Deputy Editor<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-332567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-3-1-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Casey, <em>The Bergen Girl<\/em> Marketing Associate<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-332569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-summer-reading-7-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"local girl summer reading\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">^ Joelle, <em>The Local Girl<\/em> Marketing Director + Volunteer Coordinator<\/p>\n<h3>From the Heart &lt;3<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want you to know how much we appreciate every DM, comment, share, like, read, and email \u2014 it\u2019s what keeps us going. Please email us any time at <a href=\"mailto:bergen@thelocalgirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bergen@thelocalgirl.com<\/a>, and on social <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@thebergencountygirl<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have a wonderful, safe, and healthy start to July \u2014 and we\u2019ll see you very soon!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-331761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/local-girl-team-650x599.jpg\" alt=\"local girl team\" width=\"450\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/someshelly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some Shelly Photography<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>xo, <em>The Local Girl<\/em>\u00a0Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our sites below for easy access while we\u2019re away:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>The Bergen County Girl<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>The Jersey Shore Girl<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>The Hoboken Girl<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>The Montclair Girl<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Out of OfficeSummer is officially in full swing, and with July comes our annual reminder: it&#8217;s okay to unplug. 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