Girls' Nights Out | Tobi Schwartz-Cassell | Activity https://www.franksandbeans.net/members/tobi-schwartz-cassell/activity/ Activity feed for Tobi Schwartz-Cassell. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:48:39 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cc39887a73fd1e23a46af6d7796fca37 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=18240 Fri, 03 May 2024 21:49:25 -0400 How to Make the Most of a Psychic Reading By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell There’s always a time limit on a reading by a psychic medium, whether it’s 10-minutes or one-hour. Here’s how to make […]

]]> 2def08eb7a88ebc132bbf1ef8c739170 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=15186 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:07:30 -0500 Loneliness can be as bad for you as smoking a pack a day I did not make that up Bottom line: It’s an immunity thing. “Over the last decade,” says psy[…]

]]> 774cb9463ad769c2a3524bda5a83b41e Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=14369 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:11:56 -0400 Help us make a difference in South Jersey

By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

38% of women cannot afford the products necessary to get through their monthly cycle, forcing them to miss school, work and […]

]]> 30dd8ab63179112514d1eea6648e1a52 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=13607 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:01:52 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

Did you know that you can scientifically choose the perfect name for your dog?

I didn’t.

Either did my husband who named our dog, Fred. Turns out, that’s not a good name for a […]

]]> 871357c484c4527abf624c30b75a1705 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=13407 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:41:09 -0500 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

January 19, 1995. The agreed-upon date the term “regifting” is first widely broadcast.

Though people had already been surreptitiously performing this highly disputed act, it’ […]

]]> b2b255f63b0fa3baa20f4c594c8181f2 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=13332 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:32:43 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

You really have to take a beat and think about your life before answering this question.

The person who posed it is Marianne Direso, a member of our closed Facebook group, South […]

]]> 47eef4ad2175f68c15a09db6e569ffa2 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=13060 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:44:15 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell
Probably the most popular aspect of South Jersey Girls Who Wanna Have Fun (our private women’s Facebook group) is our QOTD (Question of the Day).
Each day—Monday through Fri […]

]]> abf5c04c596e6f198661496b6ea06494 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, 14 Worst Dates https://www.franksandbeans.net/14-worst-dates/#comment-31477 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:39:33 -0400 Mindy, I am so very happy that you made your way to your prince. Sorry you had to kiss so many frogs first. And that makes me so sad that the Starbucks guy didn’t treasure his son for who he is. Hopefully he will […]

]]> fad42aa3cc754e7cccb92e8460b223a6 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=12978 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:13:13 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

We’ve all had good dates, bad dates and terrible dates.

The terrible dates usually make the best stories.

Let me take a step back for a moment to explain that—Monday through F […]

]]> 0907507446c71d73b6a381ef2518d24a Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=12701 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:27:47 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

Don’t deny it. You’ve wondered this. We all have.

So which reason do you think it is?

Sniffing out other dogs’ scentsAnxietyStallingTo be in line with the magnetic poles

If y […]

]]> ffe061a1b263c218ac6add689ef6440a Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, The Importance of a 1 https://www.franksandbeans.net/the-importance-of-a-1/#comment-30077 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:21:51 -0500 Jessica, you are one of my pluses in a year full of minuses.

]]> 04b1ccace97e352ea8e1a16d87a53093 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, The Importance of a 1 https://www.franksandbeans.net/the-importance-of-a-1/#comment-30066 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:35:56 -0500 How fabulous, Sandi! Mazel tov! I am so happy for you!!!

]]> 59df5d77da1e0d03c51d52f2d457d6ef Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, The Importance of a 1 https://www.franksandbeans.net/the-importance-of-a-1/#comment-30064 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:07:08 -0500 Debbie, thank you so much for sharing your “why” with me, and for explaining that it was your “1.”

I am so sorry for how COVID has affected you and your family, but I wish you congratulations on your daughte […]

]]> a950a4471e398af9295b78046e6dd0a8 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, The Importance of a 1 https://www.franksandbeans.net/the-importance-of-a-1/#comment-30061 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:32:27 -0500 I love you, Linda, and I am grateful for you. ❤
And I LOVE the 21st letter–U–standing for Unlimited Possibilities!

]]> ccb9d34e4ff919bf4063c43ba78ebbef Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, The Importance of a 1 https://www.franksandbeans.net/the-importance-of-a-1/#comment-30060 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:30:14 -0500 You are not in any way a copycat, Kathy. The more hope we put out there in the Universe, the better. Love you, my friend. ❤

]]> 531665e84db722b83b85086374865766 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=12108 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:35:24 -0500 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

In the song, “One,” Three Dog Night sings that “one is the loneliest number.”

Sometimes that’s true, sometimes it’s not.

But I’m not thinking of THAT number 1. I’m thinking […]

]]> 32fe5a44e5cf7a85dbbfe0bd08258363 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, My Husband has Blue Hair https://www.franksandbeans.net/my-husband-has-blue-hair/#comment-28830 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:59:27 -0400 Thank you, Sandy. Your papa smurf comment made me laugh.
I gave the wrong link in the email. The story of Jardin’s new adventure is at: https://www.franksandbeans.net/empty-nesters-2.
Thanks again!

]]> 6885c57f4d232bca18704a85c0b42cc2 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=11705 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 22:49:41 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

January 1, 1997: Jardin Ellery Cassell is born! A new life begins! Yayyyy!!!!
August 5, 2020: Jardin Ellery Cassell leaves our home to start her own. A new life begins. yay.
Thankfully, […]

]]> f49c708fc3762dca026dae2d3d5a487b Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Every Woman Has a Story. Every Woman Has Power. The Power is in Her Story. https://www.franksandbeans.net/every-woman-has-a-story/#comment-28551 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 03:52:02 -0400 Sandra, I don’t know how I missed your comment! But I am so happy I came across it now. Thank you for such a lovely note. I am honored that you used my quote in your book! I will check it out. Best of luck with it […]

]]> f35da383fecf0045d29e28a70b044e2d Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, My Husband has Blue Hair https://www.franksandbeans.net/my-husband-has-blue-hair/#comment-28548 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:21:02 -0400 Thank you everyone! And I love the blue, too. 🙂

]]> 68dfc98f0a15db66c6303c2c813ecd38 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=11378 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:54:23 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

It’s true. My husband now has blue hair.
Don’t get me wrong, though. It’s not that weird ‘old lady blue hair’ from the 70s. This is blatantly blue hair. Cobalt blue. Royal blue. Pantone […]

]]> 77ad86106b42a3a555256d6de57979bb Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=10830 Sat, 23 May 2020 19:53:03 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell
I’ve been doing women’s events for 11 years. Five for Girlfriendz Magazine (the magazine I created and ran for seven years) and six for Franks & Beans Events. I’m happy to say that I […]

]]> 51ecfce115e554a18e2d93a411555bd3 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=10750 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:04:33 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell
Six-feet apart is still the order of the day, as we watch COVID-19 cases and death counts heartbreakingly mount.

But must we call what we are doing “social distancing?” Wouldn’t “phys […]

]]> 5a2c4ce88f15862dd30efdf8075e0003 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=10538 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:07:37 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

The joke about COVID-19—and there are many—is that family pets all around the world, got together and orchestrated the pandemic to be sure their humans would stay home with them for an […]

]]> 4899e55406408e15098792fb82fff041 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=10337 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:36:30 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

COVID-19 doesn’t just affect humans. It touches our pets, too.

For those of us sheltering in place, self-quarantining or in isolation, while making deals with God in hopes that we h […]

]]> 984f3508624bc05726d3d8bd721feb4a Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=10120 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:13:54 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell
Jewelry is like chicken soup. It can cure all ills. But even if it doesn’t, it still couldn’t hoit to have some.

When we wear jewelry adorned with genuine gemstones, we can get more tha […]

]]> 857ce6ab8c9ec8f7f5ad06d6c511c0c7 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, To Fart or Not to Fart https://www.franksandbeans.net/farting-in-a-relationship/#comment-26839 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:13:12 -0500 Gerri, your comment really made my day. What a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing it! If you were to share this on your blog, you could title it, “The Fart that Prompted “I Love You.'” Hope you have a […]

]]> 88694ef18ce424606cafe2fb99935ce9 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=9491 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:05:51 -0500 When is it okay to start farting in a relationship?

By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell
Because I’m a blogger, I receive press releases from different companies. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I’ve received a b […]

]]> f3ecec8e01cc613b3e6c484e4ae3603f Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=9277 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:30:15 -0500 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

I’m not asking, “Are you
dreading getting one year older,” because aging beats the alternative.

I’m asking, “Do you like
your birth date—the day on the calendar when you were bo […]

]]> 13527f7ab36574de4dfad8417ef8b098 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=8767 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 03:20:58 -0400 By Margaret Phillips, Guest Blogger (See below for more about Margaret)

When we eat the correct amounts of fruits and veggies each day, it helps stabilize our emotional and physical health. That’s because o […]

]]> f2a3ce31c19c133561ed16b9e522711c Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=8408 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:49:41 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

It was a simple enough question, posed on our South Jersey Girls Who Wanna Have Fun closed Facebook group. “Does your dog (or cat) have a middle name?”

I came up with the question […]

]]> 46a7fa3464130ce00b76b324d304f4d1 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=7839 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:16:19 -0400 Sometimes, what goes around comes around. Twice. By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell This article originally appeared in Girlfriendz Magazine, a full-color, glossy publication that I[…]

]]> 7f80658388bcb45b499cd0a374ff65a3 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=7723 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:12:18 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

Are you in a problematic
relationship?

Are you feeling stuck in
your life, but have no idea how to move forward?

Are you wondering why you’re here on earth, or what your true p […]

]]> b0f0931fc647066027108899e8b3000f Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, I'm Laying it on the Line https://www.franksandbeans.net/gay-rights/#comment-17595 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 01:28:34 -0400 Thank you everyone for expressing your opinions. I am open to hearing all points of view. I am especially happy that my references came in handy.
Note to Peg Wilson: There were unsubscribes. 😉

]]> b4119b88da8d9c04576f84cc6d5235e2 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=7368 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:22:18 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

The time has come to lay it on the line. Some of you will agree with me, some will not. Some might consider unsubscribing from my newsletter, though I truly hope they […]

]]> 3b9e7a82bbb78f3a45a4d390e2b75a6d Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Every Woman Has a Story. Every Woman Has Power. The Power is in Her Story. https://www.franksandbeans.net/every-woman-has-a-story/#comment-16595 Fri, 03 May 2019 13:55:43 -0400 Yes, the underlying theme of this piece.

]]> b4f9ac1b042c682c4ddfadf4e97d2319 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Every Woman Has a Story. Every Woman Has Power. The Power is in Her Story. https://www.franksandbeans.net/every-woman-has-a-story/#comment-16589 Fri, 03 May 2019 02:50:50 -0400 You are very welcome. And yes, we will all be at your birthday party! 😀

]]> 4671424ed95c20b77bf1079f6bf9d809 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Every Woman Has a Story. Every Woman Has Power. The Power is in Her Story. https://www.franksandbeans.net/every-woman-has-a-story/#comment-16587 Fri, 03 May 2019 02:32:55 -0400 What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing, Peg. I am sure you are an amazing mentor for your team. That is why it’s grown so big! And I don’t say things that I don’t mean, so yes, you are absolutely a woman of integrity.

]]> b890fc56748628aca51e9f00fd52b2e1 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=6731 Thu, 02 May 2019 16:59:32 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

As I’ve mentioned in past blog posts, one of my philosophies is, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.”

Well, that’s exactly what three local women business owners have do […]

]]> 9f7a561e5641b325c58fe38cc8ab055a Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Resolving Our Fear https://www.franksandbeans.net/resolving-our-fear/#comment-16281 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:50:15 -0400 I’m sorry, Susan, but your last sentence made me laugh! I hope your doctor prescribes some really good drugs so you can relax and enjoy yourself! xoxox

]]> 0d99945ee7c76e910c191794b83c09e6 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Resolving Our Fear https://www.franksandbeans.net/resolving-our-fear/#comment-16278 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:49:04 -0400 Kelly, thank you so much for sharing. That took a lot of courage, and I appreciate that. If you are interested, I have a friend who went through chronic illness of the autoimmune type. She found holistic therapies […]

]]> dba591240ff72b06966bf1e1e506adcc Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Periwinkle? Seriously? https://www.franksandbeans.net/periwinkle-seriously/#comment-16252 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:23:32 -0400 Awww…thank you, Linda. I rely on Stan and our daughter Jardin for color help. And I own A LOT of black because I am told that everything goes with black. 😀

]]> d3877863b4fc2ac35c24cac626f0a29d Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Resolving Our Fear https://www.franksandbeans.net/resolving-our-fear/#comment-16248 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:54:45 -0400 Risa, thank you so much for your honesty. I would wager a bet that there are many, many women with the very same fear. And I’m hoping that by you stepping forward, you will give the courage to others to do the […]

]]> 33c5a781675e268b30976114ff790b37 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Resolving Our Fear https://www.franksandbeans.net/resolving-our-fear/#comment-16246 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 01:42:55 -0400 Holly, yes and yes!

]]> e850fdbf683288c1c9e2c8a05fc88a81 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Resolving Our Fear https://www.franksandbeans.net/resolving-our-fear/#comment-16241 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:16:17 -0400 Thank you, Marie. And may you be shielded from all the nasty germs–big and small–so you can continue to do your good work that helps so many.

]]> 81b015b5b2604228c55717dbb75c3727 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Resolving Our Fear https://www.franksandbeans.net/resolving-our-fear/#comment-16240 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:15:09 -0400 Thanks, Linda! I’m afraid of those, too. 🙂

]]> 2459259880520ffbeada2a029379c9a4 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=6479 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 02:45:00 -0400 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

Fear.

We all face it.

Maybe your Achilles’ heel is elevators. Maybe it’s public speaking. Or fear of bugs or snakes, or worse–fear of not fitting into last year’s swimsuit. Hey, gue […]

]]> 1444b27b3feb644be4d05a83c8f54c3e Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Periwinkle? Seriously? https://www.franksandbeans.net/periwinkle-seriously/#comment-16089 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 17:16:50 -0500 Care to list some? 😉

]]> 37d92ded6b474d69e7285b0039d81aa5 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell wrote a new post https://www.franksandbeans.net/?p=6181 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:52:17 -0500 By Tobi Schwartz-Cassell

Vella Mbenna understands life challenges and starting over, first hand. “When you’ve just gone through a personal crisis, it’s normal to feel hopeless, lost, and maybe even paralyzed.” […]

]]> 72fac8ce6518cb9659fcdeeb9dd9fff5 Tobi Schwartz-Cassell commented on the post, Periwinkle? Seriously? https://www.franksandbeans.net/periwinkle-seriously/#comment-15955 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:53:12 -0500 Thanks, Patti! To be honest, I really wrote this because I always get irritated by the funny names.

I agree with you that companies come up with crazy color names just to mix things up a bit. I also agree that […]

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