Lancaster PA is interesting and very close. We stayed at a place called Lancaster Ridge Bed and Breakfast which is actually in Ephrata, but close by. Good restaurants and interesting things to do. https://www.lancasterridgebedandbreakfast.com/

Looks like a Northern Brown Snake, has all the key identifiers from http://newjerseysnakes.com/.

With Kraft mac and cheese from the box? Sorry- that's a hard no for me.

No.

I soo want to give my dog the stuff I cook, but besides the garlic and onion I use in almost everything being bad for our girl, we have a schnauzer! Must be very careful about fats or they get pancreatitis! I have to admit to giving her a super small taste when I think I can get away with it.

Spending about 100 dollars per person, per week in our house, maybe a little less. Buying monster sizes really helps if you can afford it up front. For instance a 32 roll Ultra Soft Tp at Bj's is $20. These make a big difference over time. If you have a hard ass you can get the 36 roll for $16.50. While you pay more up front, it really saves in a budgeting situation because of the amount you receive.

Oof, your dog is more sharply in focus than mine. You are a far better photographer!