Summer Snacking with 88 Acres…

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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Local Loves: The Farm Table

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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Cookout Classics: Grilled Shrimp and Steak Surf n’ Turf

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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Staying Hydrated with CorVive

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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Blueberries and Brattleboro…

I am always down for traveling to unique, picturesque locations and indulging in great food and beverages. It’s a big part of why I launched ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ in the first place- since I wanted a space to write about the interesting places I went to and the delicious things I was eating while I […]

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OOTD: Berkshires Blue

When choosing a dress for a recent outing in The Berkshires where I met up with my dear friend Dan’s family for lunch and some shopping around Stockbridge, I wanted to be bright and bold for the occasion- but also comfortable! It’s been so hot these past couple of weeks, so I’ve been mindful about […]

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My Summer Makeup Routine!

Another season in full-swing means another chance to share what I’ve been wearing on my face as of late! That’s right, it’s time for another peek into my cosmetics bag for an updated listing of the makeup that has been making my Summer selfies and group beach photos look especially tanned and toned these past […]

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2023 Resolutions Check-In

It’s always surreal to both realize and then to type/write that we are now a little more than halfway through the year. Maybe it’s because I live in New England, and so much of the first half of any given calendar year is spent in unpredictable, often miserable weather and/or indoors waiting for said weather […]

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