Hiking is one of my favourite things to do and I’ve been so excited to take Roman on his first hike. Unfortunately, in the spring I was recovering and then in the summer it was too hot. But this past weekend we were feeling great,…
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Road Trip // Wanderlust
Read more“I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again.” —Anaïs Nin It’s safe to say that I’ve traveled a little bit in my lifetime. I’ve visited Kenya, Paris, London, and lots of islands in the Caribbean. And while…
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Bear Mountain & a Full Moon Tantrum
Read moreLast 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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Picnic in the Park
Read moreLast week, Roman & I met up with some family for a picnic in the park. I’ve said it before but we are truly so blessed to live in such a beautiful area. Ringwood State Park is a quick drive from our house. This time…
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The Renaissance Faire
Read moreOver 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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A Day at the Fair
Read moreAll of the signs that summer is rolling to a close are upon us. Yesterday there was a cool breeze that whispered autumn and it broke my heart a little bit. When I was younger, fall was always my favourite season, but as I got…
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A Little Trip to Seaside Heights
Read moreWe had the loveliest time on our little getaway to the beach. Roman’s first “big trip” was a huge success. He was such a good boy. My mom must have called him an angel baby a thousand times. (Many thanks to my mom, by the…
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Flower + Garden Show and My Baby Bump!
Read moreOver the weekend, Matthew took me on a date to the New Jersey Flower + Garden Show. The show features display gardens, flower competitions, and hundreds of vendors selling everything from succulents to organic meat to custom art. We had a grand time wandering through…
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Renaissance Faire
Read moreThe Renaissance Faire is one of my favourite ways to say goodbye to summer. Renaissance is the perfect blend of fun, magical, and delicious. It’s become a tradition to visit the faire each year. I even got my husband to join me this year. Gypsy…