New York

  • An Afternoon in Sugar Loaf, NY

    Dena October 8, 2020

    On Sunday afternoon, I spent the day with my sister, exploring one of our favorite places, Sugar Loaf, NY. If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile then you’ve seen it before. I’ve been visiting Sugar Loaf since I was a child. It is a quaint little village, bustling with shops full of handmade arts & crafts, antiques, candles, herbs, magic potions, and more. I try to get there at…

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  • Family Apple Picking // 2015

    Dena September 28, 2015

    Over the weekend, we celebrated the Harvest Moon and went apple picking. It’s one of our favorite family traditions and a perfect way to kick off autumn. Although there are lots of orchards nearby, I spent awhile searching for an organic one. It turns out…

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  • Bear Mountain & a Full Moon Tantrum

    Dena August 28, 2013

    Last week we took a little trip to Bear Mountain State Park. Talk about a gorgeous place! It is absolutely picturesque. While we were there, we drove up to Perkins Memorial Tower. The tower is perched high above the valley on top of Bear Mountain.…

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  • The Renaissance Faire

    Dena August 19, 2013

    Over the weekend, we visited the Renaissance Faire — one of my favourite summertime traditions. I’ve been visiting the faire with my friend since we were little girls. There is something so magical about the carnival atmosphere coupled with an “Olde English” flair. Delicious food;…

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  • Sugar Loaf Artisans Village

    Dena September 22, 2011

    A couple of weekends ago, I traveled into the little village of Sugar Loaf, New York for the day. It is one of my favourite places in the world. It is such a sweet village, bustling with shops full of handmade arts & crafts, antiques,…

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  • Trading Cash for Experience: Sugar Loaf, New York

    Dena November 15, 2010

    Preface: I’m not a fan of money, spending money, or obtaining material possessions. In my life, I practice minimalism whenever possible. My opinions about money & possessions are largely shaped by my financial history. Despite the facts that I am frugal & that money is…

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