I’ve had Florence & The Machine’s ‘Dog Days Are Over’ stuck in my head for most of this past weekend, mainly because it’s still such a terrific song but also because we’ve reached the end of July and are winding down on the “Dog Days of Summer” as well. While I typically associate July in […]
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I had made a promise to myself that no matter how tempting it was, my July “Favorite Things” post would not be all Barbie-related items despite my love of the movie, it’s marketing and any and all things pink. That’s not to say I didn’t indulge in a lot of fuchsia-hued everything, of course. The […]
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Something I get asked fairly often, especially in New England’s unpredictable weather and humidity during the Summer months- is how I keep my skin, hair and makeup looking fresh. As someone with a combination complexion and naturally curly and unruly hair- it’s not always easy- and I stress the need to develop a regimen of […]
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Although I’m scheduled to appear for Jury Duty tomorrow morning, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll be cancelled so that I can sleep in a little later than usual because I am completely and utterly wiped. This past weekend has been filled with great food, great movie-going experiences, and some much-needed sunshine! But it […]
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When it comes to choosing healthy snacks, especially when I’m on the go during the busier Summer months- I can be notoriously picky. I want protein bars that don’t have the texture or the flavor of a used tire, and I want the ingredients to be comprised of things I can pronounce and find in […]
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When I first moved to the Pioneer Valley just over four years ago (!!!) one of the things I had been most excited for, other than paying way less in rent per month and being closer to friends- was diving into and discovering a brand new community and finding new places to spend some time. […]
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To say that the weather here in New England throughout the month of July (so far) has been unpredictable and not particularly ideal would be a understatement. Non-stop rain, flash flooding, tornado watches/warnings- it’s been a bit of a mess, and the sporadic days of uninterrupted sunshine are something to be cherished, savored and enjoyed […]
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This Summer, as I navigate my ongoing fitness journey through some of the hottest and most humid months out of the year- one of the things I need to continually remind myself of is that I need to drink enough water. Not only for the obvious “you need to stay hydrated to live” thing, but […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 