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Eating My Way Around CT: UNutrition in Hamden

I have always been skeptical of protein shakes. How could a shake that tasted like a milk shake be good for you? Well, that changed a few weeks back when I got the inkling to try U-Nutrition in Hamden. Located on the Mount Carmel Plaza on 2985 Whitney Avenue, the shop has been there forContinue reading “Eating My Way Around CT: UNutrition in Hamden”

Friday Faves: April 16th, 2021

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah: I wanted to read this before watching the TV show, and I really loved this book. The book is about Kate and Tully, who are two best friends. It’s 1974, and Kate is an awkward junior high school girl while Tully just wants to be loved by her mom. TheContinue reading “Friday Faves: April 16th, 2021”

#BookTok Books Worth the Read

Booktok, aka the section of TikTok where avid readers discuss their favorite reads has become one of my favorite things to do to unwind. The phenomenon, while new, has become a way to recommend books so much that Barnes and Noble had dedicated an entire page filled with recommendations. After taking a look at whatContinue reading “#BookTok Books Worth the Read”

9 Things That I Have Been Doing to Spend Less Money

In the past year alone, I have been working to gradually improve my spending habits and finances for the better for many reasons. When I was younger, I did not make the best choices in terms of spending. As I got older and began to consume more content about the subject, it dawned on meContinue reading “9 Things That I Have Been Doing to Spend Less Money”

Friday Faves: April 9, 2021

Trader Joe’s Powerberries: What are power berries, you may ask? It is dark chocolate covered fruit juice pieces wit açaí, pomegranate, cranberry, and blueberry juices. And it is so delicious. I tried them at my boyfriend’s parents’ house and it was so good. I bought my own, and have been snacking it on ever since.Continue reading “Friday Faves: April 9, 2021”

Made by Aniela Expands Her Brand With New Drops

Note: This was a sponsored post, where I received free items in exchange for this post. Lydia, owner of the Etsy Shop, Made by Aniela has three major drops in the month of April in the efforts of expanding her brand. These new pieces do just that, as she’s growing into beaded necklaces and sunContinue reading “Made by Aniela Expands Her Brand With New Drops”

March 2021 Reading Wrap Up

This is probably the easiest reading wrap-up that I’ve done, because it’s simple. All that I read last month was the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and Dandelion by Gabbie Hanna. However, I still want to share my thoughts on what I read. The bad news? By reading that series back to back,Continue reading “March 2021 Reading Wrap Up”

March Amazon Favorites

It’s coming close to the end of the month, so you know what that means, right? This month I have been working on trying to work on the savings front, which has been going fairly well with my impulse Amazon purchases. That said, I did have a dog that broke her leash, so I didContinue reading “March Amazon Favorites”

Women Who Work: Momi

Ever since I was younger, I always had the dream that I would interview famous musicians. Today’s post makes that dream come true. Today’s post features Momi, an artist that just released her first EP, Sun Goes Down. Momi’s music reminds me of the music put out by Lorde and Lana Del Rey. What isContinue reading “Women Who Work: Momi”

My Adoption Story: How I Became a Dog Mommy to Lucy

In honor of National Puppy Day, I wanted to take a moment to honor my best friend and my child, Lucy by sharing with my readers the story of how she came into my life. Lucy came into a time of my life when I was looking for healing. About a year before I gotContinue reading “My Adoption Story: How I Became a Dog Mommy to Lucy”