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Dublin is a gorgeous and magical little city. It has a colorful, historic charm, it’s cozy, and yet there is plenty to do. When I visited Ireland in August with my sister, we were lucky enough to have an old friend show us around. Having the local perspective to point out the best of the…
Over the holiday weekend, we took a family trip up to my favorite city, Salem, Massachusetts. I have been in love with Salem for as long as I can remember. I visited for my first time on my 8th Grade Trip to Boston. I’ve returned a few times over the years, but I had never…
Every summer at the end of July, my family took a trip to the seaside. Through my childhood, those trips gave me life. I looked forward to it all year and there was so much magic in it all. My heart still explodes with joy to think about it. The sand, the ocean, the boardwalk,…
Woodstock has been on my travel bucket-list for awhile. Most people equate Woodstock with tie-dye, hippies and the 3-day outdoor music festival, but that festival did not actually take place there. It took place in Bethel, about 1.5 hours southwest. Still, Woodstock has become a beautiful bohemian destination in its own right. My recent trip…
Hello, my beautiful friends! I can hardly believe that the first week of October has already slipped through my fingers. Warm weather and summer temperatures have been sticking around here, but still, there are signs of autumn’s arrival all around us. Cool, wet air in the early mornings & evenings fills my lungs and it…
Yesterday we made our annual family trip to the county fair. Now I’ve been going to this particular fair for as long as I can remember, and being that it’s in August, it is always hot. However, yesterday took things to a whole other level. For the first time that I can recall, every single…
My extended family on my father’s side has property in the Catskill Mountains of New York. I grew up in this place, celebrating warm weather holidays in the magic of these mountains. Our family calls this place “The Property,” a space where you are surrounded by nature, loved ones, friends, and breathtaking views. It’s far…
It’s Friday and Memorial Day Weekend is kicking off! Despite what the calendar says, around here Memorial Day Weekend means summer is beginning! It is such a fun & exciting time of the year for us. With summer on the horizon, the magic of warm weather is dancing through our minds. BBQs, carnivals, fairs, days…
This post is a bit out of the ordinary for me. While I often focus on plant-based living & nutrition, today I am going to talk about eating meat & hunting. So, if you are interested to read these thoughts, please read on. A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to document a…