December 2020

December/2020 Reading Wrap-up

2020 has been a year full of many things, but one thing that this year had brought me is a lot of reading time. This past year, I managed to read 114 books, thanks to the pandemic, my discovery of e-books and audiobooks, participating in readathons, and just making more time to read than everContinue reading “December/2020 Reading Wrap-up”

Lacking Holiday Spirit? These Holiday Light Displays Will Get You In the Christmas Spirit

Merry Christmas everyone! I know that the holiday season is a little different this year, but I hope that everyone reading this stays safe and healthy. That said, one of the things that have remained the same is the holiday light displays throughout the state of Connecticut. While there is stormy weather predicted for today,Continue reading “Lacking Holiday Spirit? These Holiday Light Displays Will Get You In the Christmas Spirit”

Milford Residents Show Christmas Cheer With #MilfordChallenge

Residents in Milford have taken on the challenge to end 2020 on a high note. All throughout the city from Devon to the downtown area to Woodmont, the street signs have been sporting holiday decorations for the last month. It all began a single Facebook post from Milford resident Sharon Rutledge. Rutledge said she simplyContinue reading “Milford Residents Show Christmas Cheer With #MilfordChallenge”

What I Love Wednesday: December 23, 2020

Happy Wednesday! There are only two days left before Christmas and I couldn’t be more excited. While this holiday looks different than in years past, I still am looking forward to spoiling Lucy with her gifts. That said, I want to share my favorites for the week. Many of them are television shows since I’veContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: December 23, 2020”

Amazon Haul

Lately, I’ve been really taking advantage of my Prime membership this past week. I go through phases of using my membership to buy stuff off of Amazon and then there are times I don’t. Most of these are items that I wanted to add to my kitchen or actually needed in other areas of myContinue reading “Amazon Haul”

Tips To Save Extra Money Without A Side Job

Because of my work hours, I am not able to hold a part time job. Which is fine. However, I do want to make a little extra money, especially since I want to try to bulk up my savings account in 2021. Many of the things are pretty simple, but they can definitely help youContinue reading “Tips To Save Extra Money Without A Side Job”

Talking About Grief and Holidays

Christmas time is here. While this is the most joyful time of year for many, for people who have suffered a loss of any kind, this is the time of year that hurts the most. Sure, holiday drinks and the joyful traditions that come with the holiday surely help. However, there will always be aContinue reading “Talking About Grief and Holidays”

2020 Mashed Potato Book Wrap-Up

Now that it’s the last few days of 2020, I want to begin wrapping up my reading from the past year. One of the challenges that I’ve had for this year was to get to my mashed potato book list, which is basically a list of books that I’ve had on my TBR for overContinue reading “2020 Mashed Potato Book Wrap-Up”

Eating My Way Around CT: Hair of the Dog in Milford

Burgers are my favorite food group, and I recently discovered Hair of the Dog in Milford. Hair of the Dog is a fairly new restaurant located in the Devon area right before the Stratford line. The restaurant is a very small place, but packs a very mighty punch. The menu can be broken down byContinue reading “Eating My Way Around CT: Hair of the Dog in Milford”

Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For Anyone On Your List

Okay, so Christmas Eve is a week from tomorrow. COVID regulations set aside, we only have a few more shopping days before Christmas, and while it may be too late to have an item shipped out to your loved one, there are a few last minute gifts that you can either pick up in store,Continue reading “Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For Anyone On Your List”