In all my travels in and around Massachusetts this past week or so with Troy, and as I come out of the other side of what I call my “Seasonal/Spring Cleaning Cold” that has resulted in a couple days’ worth of congestion and coughing, I’m still making sure to take time to pause and appreciate […]
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Greetings from the middle of yet another blizzard here in the Northeast! Although this current Nor’easter started a few hours later than originally expected last night, it has quickly gained both speed and momentum. As I’m writing this, I can barely see outside of my windows and the roadways have all but disappeared from view. […]
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Now that February is officially underway, I’m all about Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day plans and preparations. I’ve picked up the perfect card for my boyfriend, am putting the finishing touches on a couple of very cute outfits, and am getting ready for some wine and charcuterie at a vineyard outing I have planned within […]
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For our first dinner of 2026 last Thursday night, Troy had graciously left the decision making up to me, knowing that I had been carefully researching both our activity and dining options prior to our departure to Portland, Maine and that I had a couple of ideas in mind of where I wanted to go […]
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Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Santa brought me an early Christmas present overnight in the form of some significant snowfall here in Western Massachusetts, so I’m very grateful. I admittedly have a complicated, if not strained relationship with my faith, with religion, and with the concept of God (any God, really.) With the exception of my […]
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With this past weekend marking Small Business Saturday during a day out with my mom and friend Stef in my neighborhood, I knew a couple of beloved, local places I frequent regularly that I wanted to try to visit and pick up things for my ongoing holiday-gift-buying-excursions – including cafés, restaurants, and independently owned boutiques […]
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This past weekend, I found myself running some errands and making plans in and around Rhode Island in preparation for Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas season. One of those errands was stopping by one of the prettiest and most expansive garden centers/farm stands in South Kingstown – The Farmer’s Daughter – who just converted their […]
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When I ask for recommendations for places to visit or eat while I’m traveling, I do my best to visit any and all suggestions provided to me. My friends, family, and connections on social media rarely lead me astray – and I often myself having some of the most incredible experiences or indulging in some […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 