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Friday Faves: May 7, 2021

TGIF everyone! I am so excited to share this week’s favorites, which in reality is two television shows that I decided to start two shows at the same time, while already binge watching two other shows. So, yeah I have been watching a lot of TV shows, and that’s perfectly fine. Other than that, IContinue reading “Friday Faves: May 7, 2021”

Is the Peloton App Worth It?

Here’s a little story time for you: I’ve been a fan of working out from home for pretty much years. Before COVID-19, I would do whatever workout videos I can find from YouTube, and Amazon Prime. I did buy a workout bike, but it was a very basic one that you could not go outContinue reading “Is the Peloton App Worth It?”

April Reading Wrap-Up

It’s the start of a new month, so that means that it’s time to share all of the books that I’ve read during the month of April. During the month of April, I managed to read 7 books, and a good portion of Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo. I also managed to find aContinue reading “April Reading Wrap-Up”

Friday Faves: April 30, 2021

Happy Friday everyone! Originally, I thought I would just take a blogging break for the week since I have been feeling under the weather. It’s nothing crazy – I just hurt my back last week, and I have been taking it easy. However, I decided to just take a moment to share this week’s favoritesContinue reading “Friday Faves: April 30, 2021”

Women Who Work: Kristen Bellico, Owner of Brightside Nutrition

2021 was the year that I discovered nutrition teas and protein shakes, as I head down my own weight-loss journey. And, I am not the only one, as many of these protein shakes and tea shops have been popping up everywhere. Kristen Bellico is the owner of the up and coming Brightside Nutrition, which isContinue reading “Women Who Work: Kristen Bellico, Owner of Brightside Nutrition”

Another Mother’s Day Without Mom

I thought there was nothing worse than the initial pain and shock when you lose a parent. It feels almost as if your heart can’t break any further than it already has, and you can never escape from it. Until you eventually start to heal. And then holidays come around, and all of a sudden,Continue reading “Another Mother’s Day Without Mom”

Shopping My Way Around CT: Tickled Pink in Seymour

This past weekend, my boyfriend and I ventured to Seymour to check out a store that I have been wanting to go to for a while. That store is Tickled Pink, a family owned boutique that is located at 23 Bank Street in Seymour. The business has been a part of the Seymour community forContinue reading “Shopping My Way Around CT: Tickled Pink in Seymour”

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”