Music festivals are always a fun and exciting experience, and I’ve definitely noted my favorite ones to attend over the years (when I’m able to, of course)– but to be present among old and new friends alike to experience a festival’s very first year is something very, very special- moreso when you realize what a […]
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Are we tired about me writing about restaurants and local dining experiences yet? I hope not- because today’s installment of “Local Loves” is long overdue and just happens to be about one of my absolute favorite establishments in Easthampton, Massachusetts- Galaxy! The first time I ever came into this retro, colorful blast-from-the-past restaurant and bar […]
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Is it truly Summer in New England if I haven’t had some fried clam strips? The short answer is no, no it isn’t- and given that we’re approaching the end of July- I wanted to rectify that by checking out a newer local seafood spot that recently opened up in Barre, Massachusetts. Captain T’s sits […]
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When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I had a two-piece, hot pink and neon yellow-striped terry cloth outfit that became my “go to” in the Summertime for no less than three years in a row before I hit a growth spurt and it no longer fit properly. If you look at any […]
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It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been down by the Cape, where community clambakes can be a pretty common event throughout the Summertime. Everyone brings some seafood and/or a side, maybe some drinks depending on the crowd- and you gather around to cook the food together in a fire pit and enjoy each other’s […]
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My goodness! We’ve made it to the end of another month and are *officially* into the Summertime! After what was an exceptionally busy May and an equally busy June- I’m looking forward to some downtime and a few more laid-back beach days and BBQs in July! I’m ready to work on my tan and get […]
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Although this morning has consisted of me jumping right back into work bright and early while simultaneously preparing to head back to California in a couple of days- I’m still buzzing from what was an absolutely sensational and gorgeous weekend spent with my family and new friends- with plenty of drinks, dancing and silliness. My […]
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One of the great things about where I live is that there is no shortage of ice cream parlors and seafood shacks- and they’re all amazing- but there’s only one place within a short driving distance from my apartment that I go to when I’m unsure if I want soft serve, a smoothie- or bubble […]
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