Since the recent start of the New Year, I’ve been mindful to move my body regularly and eat as healthy as I can. I’ve been hitting the gym each morning for cardio and strength training sessions before work, and doing a lot of meal prep – which has been both a time-saver and unbelievably satisfactory […]
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Over this past weekend, my friend and podcast co-host, Stef, and I set off on what has quickly become our new favorite holiday tradition in her neck of the New England woods – the town of Hubbardston’s annual “Light Fight” contest! I had written about the event last December, which was our first time participating, […]
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With some potential snow arriving in New England a little later on this week, it is officially “Soup Season” by my calculations – and I thought I’d share one of my longtime favorite recipes to whip up when that chill in the air (or the mood!) hits just right. This hearty, filling soup only takes […]
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Some of you may see the title of this post and think to yourselves “Ashley, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. What in the world are you doing?” but considering I’m going to be setting up my Christmas tree this coming Sunday so that I can just rest and relax in the long weekend I have […]
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I know that a lot of my recent Fall-inspired recipes have been various forms of pasta with savory sauces, but this is the season of coziness and comfort – and pasta is one of my favorite go-to dishes during the cooler, crisper months (other than soups, of course – but I’m saving those recipes for […]
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Last weekend, when I was heading to a spooky Girls Night in Hubbardston with my lady friends, I had mentioned that I was baking a bunch of Halloween-inspired desserts to bring with me and feed a crowd (we had a little potluck style meal with everyone!) and that I was looking forward to sharing the […]
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With yesterday marking the first official day of Fall, it only felt right to celebrate accordingly by starting my morning with a Pumpkin Spice Latte before embarking on a day filled with local fairs and festivals in and around the Pioneer Valley with my mother and Oliver – and then ending the evening by preparing […]
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Now that I’m back in New England, and I’ve gotten my first feel of that crisp September air blowing through my hair as I was rolling my suitcase into my apartment the other night (and it felt amazing!) I am fully preparing to pack up all of my Summer dresses and décor over the next […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 