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5 Tips to Get Out of a Reading Slump

Reading slumps are something that even regular readers like myself get into from time to time. Sometimes, the motivation to read just isn’t there. And, that can be caused for a number of reasons – busy, not in the mood into read, the book not being as good as you thought that it was, etc.Continue reading “5 Tips to Get Out of a Reading Slump”

Friday Faves: September 10, 2021

Happy Friday everyone! I am so excited for the weekend. This weekend is jam packed. We are working on a redecorating project, and we have a social event during every night of the weekend. This is such a refreshing change, ngl. That said, I wanted to stop and share some of this week’s favorites. TheyContinue reading “Friday Faves: September 10, 2021”

New Haven’s The Clay Date Offers a Relaxing Creative Outlet

Art is one of my favorite forms of therapy, hence why many of us still revert to adult coloring books, or have hobbies such as knitting or crocheting. However, one of my favorite things to do in the form of therapy is take a trip to the Clay Date, located in New Haven. Located onContinue reading “New Haven’s The Clay Date Offers a Relaxing Creative Outlet”

Friday Faves: September 3, 2021

TGIF everyone! I am so excited that the weekend is finally here, and it’s a three-day holiday weekend. I am not sure what plans await me this weekend, but I am definitely excited for some r and r. That said, I have quite a few different favorites in different categories – from shows to products.Continue reading “Friday Faves: September 3, 2021”

Women Who Work: Marissa D’Angelo, Self Published Author

As many of you (or I hope most of you know if you’re regular readers), I am a huge fan of reading. So, you can not imagine my excitement when I got the chance to interview an author. Marissa D’Angelo has been publishing a ton of content as of late. Within the last year, D’AngeloContinue reading “Women Who Work: Marissa D’Angelo, Self Published Author”

Why I Am Unapologetically a Disney Adult

Growing up as a 90s kid, Disney was a staple in my household. I mean, 90’s Disney is so iconic with movies such as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Sleeping Beauty just to name a few. Twenty years later, I still watch Cinderella at least once a month, and have quite aContinue reading “Why I Am Unapologetically a Disney Adult”

Is August Too Early For A Pumpkin Spiced Latte?

The fall menu — which yes includes the pumpkin spice latte– became available on August 18, 2021 at Dunkin’. This is despite the fact that the official start of fall is September 22. With the official start date of fall being over a month away, I can’t help but wonder if it’s just way tooContinue reading “Is August Too Early For A Pumpkin Spiced Latte?”

Visiting The Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze

Lyman Orchards (you can read my post about when I visited there last year) for me is my go-to for all things apple cider donut related, I’m not going to lie. This year, I have been craving the opportunity to go to a sunflower maze. I have been drawn to a sunflower/farm maze for aContinue reading “Visiting The Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze”