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Plasko’s Farm in Trumbull Combines Rich and Creamery Family History to Create an Inviting Cafe

I cannot think of a better combination other than coffee and ice cream. Plasko’s Cafe and Creamery, located in Trumbull, Conn., has that combination; as well as delicious baked treats and an extensive cafe menu. Plasko’s is located just off of Daniel’s Farm Road, and has one of the most coziest and inviting atmospheres whichContinue reading “Plasko’s Farm in Trumbull Combines Rich and Creamery Family History to Create an Inviting Cafe”

DMBA Spreads Love with Hearts Around Downtown Milford

Love is in the air in Downtown Milford. The Downtown Milford Business Association is taking the quote “a small city with a big heart,” quite literally with the Hearts for Milford event. The hearts were available for purchase last month on the association’s website, but made their grand debut yesterday, and survived the snowy weatherContinue reading “DMBA Spreads Love with Hearts Around Downtown Milford”

January Favorites

Happy Monday, and happy first Monday of February. Was it me, or did it seem like January go on forever?! Well, folks. We’ve finally made it to February. Before we leave the month of January behind us, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of my favorites of the month.

What’s In My Bag Wednesday: Clare V. Moyen Messenger Bag

Clare V. Is a new brand for me. Their bags offer the ability to completely customize them depending on what kind of look that you’re going for. I recently got the Moyen Messenger Bag in black, and let me tell you, I am so obsessed with this bag. The bag is an investment piece, butContinue reading “What’s In My Bag Wednesday: Clare V. Moyen Messenger Bag”

Friday Faves: January 24, 2025

TGIF! I am so happy that it is Friday. This morning was one of those mornings where I just wanted to stay in bed and scroll. I blame the cold. However, we have one more day on the grind before it is officially the weekend. Before we reach the time for us to clock out,Continue reading “Friday Faves: January 24, 2025”

Fiber Faves of January

I’ve been crocheting now for almost six years, and it seems that lately crocheting has become an addiction/way to self soothe and relax whenever I can. As the holiday season is at last over and I can breathe (what happens when you make a good portion of your gifts), I wanted to take the timeContinue reading “Fiber Faves of January”

Friday Faves: January 10, 2025

Happy Friday, everyone. If you’re like me, you’re just getting back into the swing of things. I took a few days off last week to start the year off on a strong note, and I am so happy i did, because I returned to work so refreshed and relaxed. As we close off on theContinue reading “Friday Faves: January 10, 2025”

Q and A: Shawn of Heartstring Journals

Many of us are starting 2025 with a resolution to journal more. However, once we get the pen and paper, oftentimes some can be plagued with writer’s block. Shawn, founder of HeartString Journals, has the perfect solution for those who want to embark on a healing journey, but once again, don’t know where to begin.Continue reading “Q and A: Shawn of Heartstring Journals”

December 2024 Favorites

Happy New Year readers! I am starting 2025 strong with reflecting on some of my favorites from the past month. I am so excited to share them with you, as well as continue with another year of blogging. So here are my favorites of the month. What are your favorites of the month?

I Started To Crochet A Temperature Blanket In 2024. Here’s How It Went

One of the main goals that I had for 2024 is to finish a temperature blanket. A temperature blanket, for those who don’t know, is a blanket that has one row per day of the temperature of that day. On January 1st, I had my hook, yarn, and chain ready to go. I started theContinue reading “I Started To Crochet A Temperature Blanket In 2024. Here’s How It Went”