Shopping My Way Around CT: Pennyweights Jewelry

We all know that I love jewelry. This is no secret. I am a huge fan of affordable quality jewelry, which is something that is hard to come by. Enter Pennywieghts. I discovered this place through someone’s Instagram, and purchased a few items through their Etsy shop. Some of their earrings go for as littleContinue reading “Shopping My Way Around CT: Pennyweights Jewelry”

What’s In My Bag: Daytrip Edition

A few weeks ago, I took a day trip since thanks to the pandemic, there wasn’t anywhere else go to. I went to Washington, Connecticut, the town that inspired Stars Hollow. That said, I wanted to share some of the items that I took with me for the day. For the day, I bought myContinue reading “What’s In My Bag: Daytrip Edition”

It’s My Four Year Blogiversary!

Today marks four full years blogging. Yes, that’s right. Four years today, I logged into WordPress and wrote a post on this blog, hit publish, and bam this blog was born.  I actually just took a look at the post that I wrote that day. It was a time of transition. I was entering inContinue reading “It’s My Four Year Blogiversary!”

8 Items I Love From Amazon

Amazon has become my go-to for so many things. I buy so many things for my dog, Lucy, as well as tech finds. However, I often find that finding great items on the site is extremely overwhelming. Therefore, I live for content that has a list of great items already created for me. So, hereContinue reading “8 Items I Love From Amazon”

I Was Body-Shamed In The Worst Way. Here’s Why It’s Not Okay

A few months ago, I went to a store with a few friends. It was a store that I have never been to, and was looking forward to some girl time with my friends since we’d been on lockdown for so long. When we got to the store and began browsing, I noticed that thereContinue reading “I Was Body-Shamed In The Worst Way. Here’s Why It’s Not Okay”

What I Love Wednesday: August 5, 2020

I can not believe that it is August already. 2020 is literally flying by. I actually found some pumpkin coffee during my weekly Target run, and needless to say I purchased it. However, I am planning to enjoy the last full month of summer. I have a few new favorites this week that I amContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: August 5, 2020”

August 2020 Reading Wrap-Up

I still can’t believe that it is already August. July was a great reading month with 12 books thanks to pool days and the Reading Rush. I also discovered a new favorite book, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. That is something that was on my Mashed Potato Reading list, so I’m excited that I gotContinue reading “August 2020 Reading Wrap-Up”

7 Knitting Tips for Beginners

A little while ago, I wrote a post about how to get started into crocheting. However, I also am a knitter as well. I learned how to knit as a way to cope when my dog Maggie passed away in fall of 2018, but stopped knitting as often once I learned how to crochet lastContinue reading “7 Knitting Tips for Beginners”