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Can Fitness Be Toxic?

No excuses. Your goals need to come first. If it’s important, you’ll make the time for it. If you can’t, then you’re not making the time for it and you’re not meeting the goals you have been prioritizing.  These are a few of the toxic fitness culture phrases that I have heard over the lastContinue reading “Can Fitness Be Toxic?”

Friday Faves: February 18, 2022

TGIF everyone! I have President’s Day off, so it’s already going to be a long weekend for me. I plan to do some decluttering to help prepare for my move, as well as just try to slow down for a bit. It’s been a rough and busy few weeks, so I could use some timeContinue reading “Friday Faves: February 18, 2022”

Bag Talk: Is the Marc Jacobs Tote Bag Worth It?

Marc Jacob’s The Tote Bag was one of the it bags of 2021, and is spilling into 2022. With a few different sizes and colors to choose from, the bag is perfect for anyone. I drank the Kool Aid and purchased the black one. And, I am obsessed. As many of you know, I amContinue reading “Bag Talk: Is the Marc Jacobs Tote Bag Worth It?”

Eating My Way Around CT: Frosty Twist in Milford Offers a Sweet Treat for Your Valentine

While ice cream season is still a few months away, for some the love for iced sweet treats is year round. If your Valentine prefers sweet treats, I would highly recommend checking out downtown Milford’s Frosty Twist. Frosty Twist offers hard ice cream, and frozen yogurt. But, their menu options go much further than that.Continue reading “Eating My Way Around CT: Frosty Twist in Milford Offers a Sweet Treat for Your Valentine”

Milford’s Scorp Zone Offers Quality Pieces That Promote Healing at a Great Price

For the past few years, I’ve been dabbling into the healing powers of crystals thanks to my fiancé’s mother. Over the weekend, she asked us to take her to Scorp Zone, whose retail location is at 33 Eastern Steel Road, in Milford. Now, I was skeptical until I walked through the doors of the shop.Continue reading “Milford’s Scorp Zone Offers Quality Pieces That Promote Healing at a Great Price”

Friday Faves: February 4, 2022

TGIF! This week has been such a long and stressful week, and I am so happy to finally make it to Friday. This week, I have a ton of favorites to share with you, so let’s get started. How I Met Your Father: I finally started watching the How I Met Your Mother spinoff (whichContinue reading “Friday Faves: February 4, 2022”

February 2022 Bullet Journal Set Up

Ribbit ribbit! Welcome February and it’s time to show off my bullet journal pages for the month. I am going to be honest. I am not artistic whatsoever, so these are pretty simple. I used stencils to make these designs. The theme here is basically using the red and pink colors, which are Valentine’s DayContinue reading “February 2022 Bullet Journal Set Up”

Shopping My Way Around CT: Rumanoffs in Hamden

It is no secret that I love jewelry. I love costume jewelry and I love fine jewelry pieces. However, there are so many jewelry stores around that finding one that you trust and you love is often a challenge. One of my go-tos for this is Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelry in Hamden. Rumanoff’s is my favoriteContinue reading “Shopping My Way Around CT: Rumanoffs in Hamden”

Eating My Way Around CT: Bobette’s In Milford Is The Lunch Spot You Need to Frequent

Soups, sandwiches, and salads are classic lunch staples. And, those are something that Bobette’s Restaurant in Milford has gotten down to a T. Located on Gulf Street, the restaurant offers an eclectic mix of classic lunch favorites and new items that make it a perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat during yourContinue reading “Eating My Way Around CT: Bobette’s In Milford Is The Lunch Spot You Need to Frequent”