I’m not ashamed to admit, I love the Jersey Shore. I started spending time there in the summers of my early twenties, (as quite a few NorthEasterners fresh out of college do), and my love …
Fall in Love With the Beach
You only think you’re not a beach person. I married a baseball player. That meant a lot of good things for me – and one thing I did not anticipate. My husband never really went …
My Own Worst Hypocrite
On the outside, I’ve always shown my body lots of love. I’ve let it have fun and compete while playing sports. I’ve fed it fruits and vegetables 80% of the time for years. I’ve dressed …
Don’t Let the Rain Ruin Your Memorial Day – or Any Day
Not sure where you are in the world, but temps in the East Coast are nowhere near what they should be. No need for a long story here – read my tips to make the …
The Sagamore, Lake George, NY
I stayed here on a teacher’s salary
Travel Hacks for 1-3 Days Away
My favorite planning and packing hacks for mini-getaways
NY State of Mind
My sister is the original Carrie Bradshaw. She’s lived in New York City since 1993 – same neighborhood, same apartment, and she is a writer. (Albeit she added my super fun brother in law, my …
Who Let the Girls Out?!
When I was 12, I woke up with boobs. Big boobs. To my horror, it seemed that overnight, my pretty much non-existent chest had manifested into what I considered circus size. It was the beginning …
3 Self Care Tips that Take Care of You
Splurge on a blowout, especially if you won’t be swimming. You won’t have to spend extra time in the bathroom, lug a hairdryer, or rely on the old one you find in the room. Book …
Connecticut
Waking up at 5am for work fills me with angst. I’m not meditating, writing in my journal, or doing yoga stretches. I’m breathing shallow breaths and my thoughts are hammering through my brain: Am I …