With Memorial Day Weekend (the unofficial beginning of Summer!) coming up and my schedule still just as busy as ever with concerts, festivals, dinners and those late-Spring-cookouts with friends and family- I’ve been looking for quick and easy recipes to prepare that won’t take up too much of my in-between time but will still be […]
The very first time I came to San Diego was in the Summer of 2005. I had been invited by a couple of friends of mine to stop by an outdoor music festival and spend an extended weekend being given a tour of all the cooler, “hidden gems” in and around their city- and I […]
Despite the fact that “May Gray” was in full effect shortly after my arrival in San Diego last week, I didn’t let it stop me from spending the majority of my stay outdoors in places like the park and the beach. Outdoor dining (and drinking) was the way to go- and after using an abundance […]
Although I’m only heading to Southern California for a few days, I’ve been packing/unpacking/re-packing for the past 24 hours while I try to stuff the perfect beachwear, casual wear, night out accessories, etc. into one tiny suitcase. I have so many adventures planned over the weekend ahead- and I want to look my best for […]
Well hello there, May! How good of you to finally arrive- although it looks like you brought a significant amount of rainfall with you. While torrential downpours are nothing new this time of year in New England (it’s still better than snow!) the recent weather made for a more quiet and cozy weekend indoors these […]
When looking back on this past month and all the photos, videos and memories I’ve accumulated over the weeks leading up to now- I catch myself smiling at how much time I was lucky enough to spend with friends, family and in beautiful Springtime weather! This month has been busy, for sure- with travel (local […]
Now that I’m back home and getting used to the warmer weather and blooming flowers/trees right outside my apartment window, I’ve been looking ahead to some outdoor activities I have planned with friends and family in the coming weeks- including picnics and the highly anticipated backyard cookouts we’ve all missed so much. There might even […]
The days leading up to some extended out-of-state travel are a mix of both excitement and stress. I’m so looking forward to seeing family and celebrating birthdays, milestones, etc. but then there’s packing, and making sure my bank knows where I’ll be in case I use my card, and finding parking near the airport, so […]