When I was a teenager, fifteen or sixteen, I visited Old Orchard Beach in Maine for the very first time with my best friend from high school. She was going away for a week – a tradition she’d told me about and one that had happened every Summer since she was little – and wanted […]
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This past Sunday, when I found myself in Connecticut for an impromptu adventure, including a riverside hike and a tour of a quirky castle (I’ll get into that within the next couple of days because it was honestly so unexpected and amazing!), I had been winding through the small, picturesque town of Chester on my […]
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I am an advocate and activist when it comes to celebrating life’s little wins and accomplishments with a “Sweet Treat.” Made it through a tough day at work? Sweet treat. Ran all of your errands without procrastinating (too much?) Sweet treat. The forecast called for rain but the sun is shining instead? Sweet treat. Life […]
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I’m excited that today is my designated “half day” at my job, something I’ve negotiated as a weekly occurrence – not only because it serves as a nice mini break in the middle of the week, which has been quite busy and snowy thus far – but because my boyfriend is flying in this afternoon […]
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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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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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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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Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada – and Happy September 1st! These last couple of days have been spent with plenty of sunshine (and I do mean plenty of it!) great food, visiting some of my favorite places in town, and getting absolutely spoiled by Troy. While I’ll have some photos and a recap to share […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 