Local Loves: Berkshire Botanical Garden

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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Prepping and Provisions…

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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A Month to Remember: February 2026

Although February is, of course, the shortest month of the year – I’m still a little dumbfounded that it’s ending in just a couple of days. It feels like it was just yesterday I was getting my Valentine’s Day dΓ©cor out of storage to spruce up my apartment for the month, and now I’m tasked […]

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Local Loves: Julien’s Farm Store

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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Candle Making and Crawfish…

I don’t think you’ll ever hear me say that being in a long distance relationship is easy. It’s definitely challenging sometimes, and it’s a lot of work, and it requires a tremendous amount of patience, trust, and respect for both yourself and your partner. What I have said, however – many times – is that […]

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Candlelight Concerts and Cartography…

While I don’t loathe the Winter like I used to in my younger years, I am by no means a full-blown “Winter Girlie” just yet. I am, presently, in survival mode here in New England – and am doing my best to keep warm, cozy, and hydrated until I no longer need to wear endless […]

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Local Loves: L.A. Burdick Chocolates

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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A Month to Remember: January 2026

Have we really made it to the end of January already? While January typically feels like the longest month out of the year given the frigid temperatures in places like here at home in New England, people participating in “Dry January” and everyone doing their best to not give up on their resolutions before February […]

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