August 2023

August Favorites

As Taylor Swift would say, August truly slipped away in a moment in time. I still can’t believe that we are at the end of the summer. I feel as though summer has just begun. That said, as we reach the end of the summer, I am looking forward to the fall for its food,Continue reading “August Favorites”

August Amazon Finds

I can’t believe that we are in the final week of August. Yes, I sound like a broken record here, but this year has truly flown by. However, I have found some great things on Amazon that I can’t wait to share with you. 1. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition: This is by far my favoriteContinue reading “August Amazon Finds”

Brooklyn Baking Company Is Definitely Worth The Trip to the Brass City

As soon as you take your first step into Waterbury’s Brooklyn Baking Co, you are greeted with the scent of freshly baked donuts. Brooklyn Baking Company, which is located right off of I-84, is hands down home to one of the best bakeries in Connecticut. It is a small shop in the Lombard Plaza, butContinue reading “Brooklyn Baking Company Is Definitely Worth The Trip to the Brass City”

Friday Faves: August 25, 2023

TGIF everyone! This weekend is going to be a busy one, from doing a charity walk with my husband and my mother in law to visiting my brother who lives in Nashville. I still can’t believe that it’s the end of summer, and that Labor Day weekend is next weekend. Time surely flies. Before weContinue reading “Friday Faves: August 25, 2023”

Bend Yoga Gives Students A Chance to Just Breathe

Located in the Devon section of Milford is Bend Yoga, a small yoga studio with a nirvana of peace and love. Bend, located on Naugatuck Avenue, across the street from Ambrosia Bakery, has been a part of the Milford Community for the last 9 years to provide members a chance to focus on their healthContinue reading “Bend Yoga Gives Students A Chance to Just Breathe”

Are Budhagirl Bangles Worth It?

Budhagirl’s AWB (all weather bangles) promise to be TSA friendly, soundless, waterproof, and weightless, which make them the perfect accessory for beach and pool days. That’s a lot of promise for one single bracelet. However, the bangles do in fact deliver. The AWB come in a ton of classic colors: rose gold, champagne, gold, andContinue reading “Are Budhagirl Bangles Worth It?”

9 Instagram Posts You Posted If You Were A Blogger in the 2010s

I was a college blogger before I started the Nutmeg Millennial. And, back in the 2010s, blogging was a completely different scene than it is these days. The same goes for Instagram, but that’s a whole different story. I credit my success on the Nutmeg Millennial to my college blogging days, and why it stillContinue reading “9 Instagram Posts You Posted If You Were A Blogger in the 2010s”

As Close To Us as Breathing: Historical Fiction That Paints a Family Photograph That Feels Like an Old Family Tale

Elizabeth Poliner’s As Close To Us As Breathing begins with the line “The Summer of 1948 my brother Davey was killed in an accident with a man who would have given his own life rather than have it happen.” The pages that follow, we are introduced to three Jewish sisters — Ada, Beck, and ViviContinue reading “As Close To Us as Breathing: Historical Fiction That Paints a Family Photograph That Feels Like an Old Family Tale”

Friday Faves: August 11, 2023

I can’t believe that we’re already in the second week of August. I guess Taylor Swift was right when she said “August slipped away like a moment of time.” However, I am happy that the week flew by, and if you’re reading this post, this means that you survived the work week. Cheers to theContinue reading “Friday Faves: August 11, 2023”

4 Wedding Little Words Project Bracelets To Add To Your I-Do Stack

Disclaimer: While this post is not sponsored in any way, shape, or form; however, I am a brand Ambassador for Little Words Project. However, if you are so inclined to make a purchase, use the code BANutmeg for 15% off of your purchase. Little Words Project bracelets are a fun way to add positivity toContinue reading “4 Wedding Little Words Project Bracelets To Add To Your I-Do Stack”