I love fresh fruit, and I like to indulge in pancakes or waffles from time to time to satisfy my sweet tooth (although I’m more of a savory breakfast kind-of-girl!) so when I stumbled upon this strawberry and peach-infused pancake recipe a couple of weeks ago, I knew I wanted to give it a try- […]
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Although I’m recovering from a Springtime cold/sinus issue this week (typical for me in the Springtime!) this past weekend I was feeling fantastic, the weather was lovely, and I decided to take the “wake up and smell the roses” expression quite literally- although I replaced “roses” with “daffodils”, instead. Every April, the wonderful and picturesque […]
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I had said that I intended to focus on self-care and getting back into my health and fitness regimen in April after how busy and, at times, high-stress this past March had been. That included eating normally again, exercising regularly, and getting an appropriate amount of sleep so that I’m not left feeling exhausted or […]
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Although it doesn’t really feel like it with the current weather outside my window (see: snow/sleet) Spring is officially here and ongoing in the Northeast, and I’ve been gradually updating my wardrobe, my accessories- and my makeup regimen to go hand-in-hand with the change of seasons! While my Winter 2023/2024 collection was all about bold […]
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Hello, April! It’s so good to see you! This week ahead is filled with birthdays (and celebrations for said birthdays), work obligations, and the possibility of some snow/sleet since Winter refuses to go out without a fight- but I love the sense of optimism I have at the beginning of each new month and my […]
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With a string of upcoming April birthdays – one right after the other! – I’ve been seeking out unique gifts, cards and oddities for my loved ones to make their special day even more memorable and fun. And, while there’s plenty of places in and around The Pioneer Valley where I can find some interesting […]
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Although I’ve been slowly but surely beginning the process of packing up my Fall/Winter wardrobe to put away in storage for another few months, setting aside things I didn’t wear throughout the colder seasons to have cleaned and donate, and airing out some of my Springtime and Summer dresses and tops- I’ve made sure to […]
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After the absolute rollercoaster that was last week, I was still feeling celebratory, not only because of Monday’s verdict but also because I got a raise and bonus at my job, started planning some Springtime travel- and completed a lengthy list of errands and tasks that had fallen to the wayside while I was otherwise […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 