Return to the Fairgrounds…

There’s lots of traditions and seasonal activities I love participating in once September rolls around each year. Apple picking is a must, of course. Visiting as many pumpkin patches and local garden centers/greenhouses as I can is also usually on my Autumnal itinerary, too – and then there’s all the movies, comfort shows and music […]

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OOTD: Tales from the Hoodie

We’ve reached that sweet spot in-between the tail end of the Summer season and the true beginning of Autumn where there’s a chill in the air during the early mornings and then again in the evenings now that the sun is starting to set a little earlier each day. It’s not cold enough to warrant […]

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Pumpkin Walls and Pupcakes…

With today being a holiday and a designated day off from work, I’m excited to be heading out for a bit of a “Girls Afternoon” with my mom and my friend Stef to do some Fall dΓ©cor shopping and grab lunch before I scoop up Oliver for a car ride and some ice cream (since […]

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Game Day Eats: Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Earlier this week, I had mentioned making a stop at the home of The New England Patriots – Gillette Stadium – and nearby Patriot Place for an afternoon of shopping as we head into the regular NFL season. In that post, I also talked about my friendly “Football Rivalries” with friends around the country, some […]

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Legends of the (Almost) Fall…

The fact that yesterday, the first of September, was a chilly day filled with torrential downpours throughout the morning, afternoon and well into the evening was pretty perfect, if I do say so myself. While I had just been excited for the arrival of the new month and the impending Fall season in general, being […]

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OOTD: Team Coziness

Hello from North Carolina, everyone! After a bizarre travel day consisting of delays, cancelations, and being re-routed all over the East Coast due to the (currently) ongoing government shutdown, I eventually made it into Raleigh this past Saturday evening – and only a couple hours later than my originally planned arrival time – for a […]

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My Fall Skincare/Hair Care Routine!

It’s about that time of the season where I start to go through my skin and hair essentials to determine what needs are being met as the climate/temperatures start to change and what needs require a little more TLC. Although we had what felt like a delayed start to the Autumn season this year, with […]

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Fall Foodie: Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

My longtime friend and podcast co-host, Stef, is an amazing cook, and I can always count on her to keep me well-fed whenever we’re hanging out at her house and/or getting ready to record a new episode together in the studio. She, much like me, also really loves diving into seasonal recipes – and has […]

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