Prize Secured for Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest!

There are nine days of October left, and that means nine more days of Blogtoberfest! Guest posts submitted and published between now and Nov. 1 are eligible to win The Jump's annual contest, and we've just secured our first prize, with more to come. Readers will be asked to choose their favorite post on or … Continue reading Prize Secured for Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest!

Pumpkin Watch, 2013

It's impossible for me not to snap photos of pumpkins everywhere I go this time of year. I'm such a simpleton... oooh, gourds!  Here are a few of the latest from this year; all pumpkins from Whitney's Farm in Cheshire, Mass. Don't forget, the Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest is on until the end of the … Continue reading Pumpkin Watch, 2013

Days Past of Halloween

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #1, By Matthew Sinico I know that I probably live a jaded life compared to others when it comes to Halloween. Since my family owns a candy store, Catherine's Chocolates in Great Barrington, Mass., you would probably think that Halloween would not mean anything to me. How wrong you are. It has … Continue reading Days Past of Halloween

Go Speed Blogger, GO!

Today I embark on an exciting blogging adventure, as a 'Guest Driver' for Haddad Toyota! I'll be testing out the 2014 Toyota Corolla for a week and sharing my adventures here and via my social networks Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Vine. This is a special promotion I've just entered into with the dealership … Continue reading Go Speed Blogger, GO!

Whet, Gobble, and Frolic: Dishcrawl Pioneer Valley in Easthampton

Tonight's menu: Cucumber soup, beet salad, burgers and beer, rigatoni, panini, hand-cut fries, homemade ice cream, and cookies. This was my first experience with DishCrawl, a community-based restaurant touring program with satellites all over the country. The evening was sponsored by DishCrawl Pioneer Valley, the most local branch of the program to me, this past … Continue reading Whet, Gobble, and Frolic: Dishcrawl Pioneer Valley in Easthampton