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Eating My Way Around CT: Hair of the Dog in Milford

Burgers are my favorite food group, and I recently discovered Hair of the Dog in Milford. Hair of the Dog is a fairly new restaurant located in the Devon area right before the Stratford line.  The restaurant is a very small place, but packs a very mighty punch.  The menu can be broken down byContinue reading “Eating My Way Around CT: Hair of the Dog in Milford”

Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For Anyone On Your List

Okay, so Christmas Eve is a week from tomorrow. COVID regulations set aside, we only have a few more shopping days before Christmas, and while it may be too late to have an item shipped out to your loved one, there are a few last minute gifts that you can either pick up in store,Continue reading “Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For Anyone On Your List”

What I Love Wednesday: December 16, 2020

Okay, so we have less than 2 weeks until Christmas. There is a lot to prepare, and I haven’t even begun wrapping presents yet. Yup, I’m procrastinating. Anyways, I have a few favorites to share with you this week. Many of them are new music, but that is honestly okay. That said, here are myContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: December 16, 2020”

Women Who Work: Ci’Ahna Battle, Owner of Wrapped in Essence Jewelry

Wire-wrapped jewelry has always been a classic go-to, whether you wanted to get it as a gift for someone else, but is a great way to add to your own ring collection. I chatted with Ci’ahna Battle, who is the owner of Wrapped in Essence Jewelry. Wrapped in Essence has rings, bracelets, and earrings. AllContinue reading “Women Who Work: Ci’Ahna Battle, Owner of Wrapped in Essence Jewelry”

Holiday Book Recommendations That Are Perfect For the Season

Since posting my Christmas TBR, I was approached by a few readers asking me for some holiday reading recommendations. I have been reading holiday related books more and more in recent years, and decided to create this list as a result of that.   Let It Snow by John Green: This is an anthology of threeContinue reading “Holiday Book Recommendations That Are Perfect For the Season”

December Amazon Favorites

Well, folks. Christmas is less than two weeks away and I am sure many of you are searching on Amazon to look for the perfect gift for your friends and family. Which is why today I am sharing some of my favorite Amazon purchases — some of them I’ve had for a while and othersContinue reading “December Amazon Favorites”

A Gift Guide For the Reader In Your Life

If you’ve been around this blog for a while, you know that I am a huge reader. I do a ton of reading, and enjoy reading all kinds of books. Thanks to my love for Booktube and Bookstagram, I know that I am not the only one who shares this passion. That said, if youContinue reading “A Gift Guide For the Reader In Your Life”

Women Who Work: Lydia, Owner of the Made by Aniela Etsy Shop

If you’ve been here for a while, you know that I love jewelry. I also love finding new shop owners on Etsy to follow and purchase from. Today’s posts features Lydia, who had just opened her Etsy Shop, Made by Aniela. She opened a little over a month ago, and has a selection of gold-platedContinue reading “Women Who Work: Lydia, Owner of the Made by Aniela Etsy Shop”