Summertime is unofficially here, and so marks the beginning of the Downtown Milford Farmers’ Market. This past weekend kicked off the season, which will run through October 8, 2022. And, the 2022 season has a ton of great vendors, food trucks, and music.
The market runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and is located on Wasson Field (108 Main Street), in Milford, Conn. Hint, it’s right next to Parsons Government Center.
Now, let’s talk about the vendors. There are a ton of farms that will be present, but there is so much more, such as flowers, jewelry and beauty and wellness. You can view the complete list here, but some notable ones are: Milford Rocks, Helping Hands for Tranquility, Osborne Books, and Livy Lou Flower Truck. Additionally, the CappuGinos food truck will also be present at every market.
In addition to the vendors, there is also live music with a new band every week. You can view the complete list here.
Personally, there is nothing better to kick off the weekend with a cup of delicious coffee in hand exploring a farmer’s market to pick out some fresh fruits and veggies, discover some delicious treats to fuel your workweek, and explore some local vendors.
Be sure to check out the Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market Facebook page for any updates!
When you think of New Haven pizza, two things come to mind. The first, of course, is its delicious taste. The second is the long lines it takes to get in.
Sally’s Pizza is no exception to that rule. But, they seem to have an answer to at least occupying your time while you wait.
That answer is a new bar area/patio area that allows outdoor dining. This area serves wine, beer, and Foxon Park sodas. However, it also offers a few appetizers, including a meat and cheese selection, and pizza sticks. Yum. Once your table is ready, you now have the option to eat your pizza outside, or inside the famous establishment.
With all of these changes, one thing that I would like to note is that the quality of the pizza still remains the same. However, the option to have a glass of wine with your pizza online enhances the experience. I also loved this experience, because I have no patience and crowds give me some anxiety, so this was a relaxing way to pass the time.
I had the opportunity to visit Sally’s this past weekend, and I already was impressed with the improvements. This is the perfect place to go with a couple of friends to relax and catch up, because as I said earlier, there is no better combination then pizza and wine.
However, this new patio isn’t the only change Sally’s is making. They have now optioned a new location in Stamford, so those in Fairfield county can still have a slice of New Haven pizza. And, according to an article in the Hartford Current entitledSally’s Apizza coming to Wethersfield, New Haven pizza legend’s rep and town official confirm, that is only the beginning. Sally’s will be coming to Wethersfield and Norwalk as well. The date when those locations will be opened is unknown.
Photo credit: Leah Myers
Overall, Sally’s has made some changes over the last few years, and this patio environment is definitely one of the more delicious ones.
TGIF everyone! I am so happy that today is Friday. I am hoping to have a fun and restful weekend, but before I enter in the weekend, I want to share this week’s favorites with you.
Aurate Zodiac Bracelet: I got this because I liked it on Brooke Miccio. That said, I did wait until there was a sale, and then I decided to grab it. I got mine in white gold, and I am a cancer. The only bad thing about this bracelet is that it came only in 6.5 inches. I have an average wrist, so I got an extender on Amazon, and I am obsessed. It is great to layer with other pieces, and it’s dainty to wear on its own. The bracelet also comes in yellow and rose gold, but I opted for white. Furthermore, I have been wearing it with my other beaded bracelets, and I love it.
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston: This book has been on my TBR for many years, and I am so happy that I got a chance to read it. It basically tells the story of our main character, August, who has moved from city to city. She meets Jane, on the subway, who is always there when August is. This was definitely worth the wait, and I highly recommend checking this out.
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Lululemon Scuba Hoodie: I bought this when I was in New York City a few weeks ago, and I can safely say that this has become my comfort hoodie. I got the back, and it’s really comfy. I can see myself wearing this into the fall as well. For reference, I got the oversized crop hoodie.
Athleta Santorini Dress: I absolutely love this dress. It is a midi dress and I got the darker rose color. This dress is really comfortable, and since it’s a longer length, I can get away from shaving my legs. This is a great dress to wear to work, and I highly recommend adding this one to your summer wardrobe.
This is the bag that you see everywhere, and it is only right that this bag is called the Everywhere Belt Bag from Lululemon. The Everywhere Belt Bag, which has since been revived with extensive sizing, is a belt bag that can be worn as both a fanny pack and crossbody. The bag retails $38, and for the price, you certainly get a lot of bang for your buck. This is by far one of the cheapest things that you can purchase on Lululemon’s website, but it’s definitely one of my favorite purchases to date.
I currently have four — the pink, the white, the neutral, and the black. Out of all of them, I reach for the black the most because I wear a lot of black leggings and it just goes with most of my wardrobe with no issues.
This bag is a great bag to bring everywhere (no pun intended). I have brought this with me when I was just grabbing food, running errands and I wanted to have a bag that was closer to me, and even just on days where I needed to go hands free. I can see myself using this bag also for walks, hiking, and even a trip to the beach. And, since this is made out of nylon, this thing is durable.
What I love about this belt bag is that it’s so comfortable to wear. I am a 40D bust, and I can fit into it comfortably with no problems. It also can hold a ton. Depending on my day, I either stick my Louis Vuitton recto verso with car keys, iPhone 11 Pro, hand sanitizer, chapstick and hand lotion with ease. I also have used this bag to carry my Louis Vuitton reverse monogram card case, 6 ring key holder, iPhone 11 pro, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, and chapstick. I also can fit my AirPods Pro when I do things in this manner as well. I also can fit other things such as period pads without any issues.
Overall, this bag is popular and it’s popular for a reason. It’s versatile, it is easy to use and something that will be a part of my everyday wardrobe for years to come. I recommend this bag for anyone — whether you are the adventurous type, or the laid back. I also think that this would be a great bag to carry for vacations, and beach trips that can be taken into the day to day busy life.
If you are considering purchasing this bag, I highly recommend it because it will quickly become a bag that is incorporated in your daily life, and it’s actually inexpensive. Basically, it’s a bag that you can take everywhere.
If you’re a Gilmore Girls fan, then you would know the significance of June 3rd. Today is also National Donut Day, so I am sure that there will be a lot of promotions out there for free donuts. If you know, you know.
That said, many of my faves this week are books. And, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, as I’ve been in a huge reading slump as well.
Life is Too Short by Abby Jimenez: Guys, I finally finished the Friend Zone series, and this book did not disappoint. In fact, I could not put it down. It tells the story of Adrian, who is a work obsessed lawyer. He goes over to his neighbor, Vanessa’s apartment to calm a crying baby. There is an attraction. Only they become friends instead. However, you know that they want to be together. This book was emotional, but it had all of the things that I look for in a rom com. Like I said, I couldn’t stop reading it.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry: Emily Henry is one of my favorite authors as of late. I read the majority of this book on a train, and I am not sorry. It tells the story of Nora and Charlie, who meet and they instantly hate each other. The two meet again a few years later, where Nora’s sister Libby drags her to a month’s vacation in a small Southern town. Of course, Charlie is there and the two begin to fall for each other. This book is definitely like a Hallmark movie, and I loved it.
T Jazelle Help Bracelet Aqua Stacker: You all know that I love T Jazelle and I have never really dived into the HELP collection. This stacker has been on my wishlist for a while, so I grabbed it a few days ago. I loved it. It stacked well with my T Jazelle bracelets, whether they are gemstones or the Cape bracelets. It is also so much more affordable than the other bracelets in the T Jazelle collection.
Meant to Be by Emily Giffin: I am also a huge fan of Emily Giffin, and her new book came out on Tuesday. I started reading this book yesterday and I couldn’t put it down. Not a surprise for an Emily Giffin book. I can tell you that it’s about Cate and Joe, both raised by single mothers. Joe is from a family that is similar to the Kennedys, while Cate is dealing with her mother’s abusive relationship. So far, I am obsessed with this book and highly recommend checking it out.
Target Skort: I love this skort, and to be honest, Target’s All In Motion brand is just as good as my Lululemon pieces. I bought this skort for New York and I am so glad that I wore it. It is so comfortable and it’s something that I can see myself using throughout the summer. Furthermore, I think that this is such a great piece to have, because it can be something that is just so comfortable and versatile.
Donuts are my favorite food group. In Connecticut, we thankfully do not have a shortage of donut places to choose from — no matter what part of the state you are from. If you’re looking to celebrate National Donut Day tomorrow, here are some places to check out, and you know, participate:
Whitney Donut, Hamden CT: Let’s start with my hometown. Whitney Donut, located on Whitney Avenue, has some of the freshest donuts that I’ve ever tasted. They are classic to a T, and have the traditional flavors such as glazed, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate frosted, and Boston Creme. But, the cruellers are definitely worth checking out. In addition to donuts, Whitney Donut offers a variety of breakfast and lunch choices, but in all honesty, their donuts are a good enough reason to make the trip.
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Neil’s Donuts, Wallingford and Middletown CT: Ahh, the famous Neil’s. Their slogan is that they have the best donuts around. And, that they do. You can check out my post about them here for further details about them, but they are such a great place to spend National Donut Day.
Donut Crazy, Various: With locations in Shelton, Westport, New Haven, West Hartford, Branford, and Stratford, Donut Crazy has a ton of great locations to choose from. Donut Crazy has many traditional donuts (glazed, sprinkled, etc), but they are known for their crazy donuts. A crazy donut is a donut that has a flavor that you would never imagine. Some of my favorites include S’mores, Nutella, and Cookie Monster. They are worth every single calorie, NGL. And, they also change their crazy menu every single month. It is definitely worth checking out their various locations!
Heavenly Donuts, Derby and Seymour: Last but certainly not least, we are taking it old school with Heavenly Donuts. With donuts that are so light and fluffy, you feel as if you are eating a cloud. They are that good. They have over 35 flavors to choose from, so there is definitely something for everyone.
Romance, betrayal and mystery are 3 words that sum up the plot of Marissa D’Angelo’s latest book, The Cursed Vessel. The Cursed Vessel, which is the third installment of the Charles Island series, tells the tale of William Kidd. At the start of the novel, William is kicked out of school for bad behavior. When he comes home, he learns that his father has died. He is only 13. So, he joins a ship and embarks on several journeys across the Atlantic. During the course of his adventures, he meets local Sarah and the two fall in love.
Overall, I really loved reading this book and I think that this was by far my favorite installment of the series to date. I know — an historical fiction novel about a Scottish pirate does not sound that interesting on the surface. I am more of a romance reader, so I was a bit skeptical going in. However, there is so much more to the story. This book is a juicy mix of romance and drama that kept me on the edge of my seat from the moment I clicked into it to the last page.
Now, let’s talk about the book, because I got a lot to say about this.
First, let’s talk about the romance of the book. Sarah and William meet one night while William is out on the town. Before they meet, William’s mom was questioning why he has travelled so many miles, but still has not met the woman of his dreams. That changes once he lays eyes on Sarah. The second the two meet, they fall instantly in love. Of course, there were some obstacles — which include an arranged marriage and the fact that William has to be away from work so often. However, you can not help but root for them to succeed.
Another thing that I had really enjoyed about this book was the drama throughout the series. There is some betrayal between William and shipmates, which causes him to lose some of the people that he is close to. Honestly, it gave me some Lion King/Macbeth vibes. That said, D’Angelo really did a great job laying down the scene for the reader, and left them hanging at the edge of their seat with their jaw dropped in shock.
Furthermore, I want to discuss some of the themes in this novel. They include: grief, curiosity, and of course, the chosen one arch. These themes can be scene in several other novels D’Angelo wrote as well, including the other two novels in the series.
That said, I have noticed that the island isn’t as big of a setting as it was in previous books. In the other two, the island was this big prominent thing. This one, not so much — although it was referenced from time to time. It did not take away from the quality of the book.
Overall, The Cursed Vessel is a quick read and one that can be consumed in one sitting. It is great black companion and is amazing to read when you need to reach that Goodreads goal. I give this book five out of five out of five stars. I will note that there are trigger warnings for grief and loss of a loved one.
The Cursed Vessel is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!
Note: I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review.
TGIF! There is nothing like a Friday before a three day weekend. I have very little favorites to share this week, but I wanted to pop on really quick to share what favorites will be carrying me into MDW. Both of these are great choices, especially as we are heading into the summer season. So, without further a due, here are this week’s favorites.
Wearing the shoes to a bridal shower!
Woven Sandals: I found these at Target one day and I was obsessed with them. These are really comfortable, and they go really really with casual or dressy outfits. So far, I’ve worn these to work and to a bridal shower and I am in love. I actually took advantage of the sandal sale at Target, and I purchased the blue ones and the black ones. I highly recommend these as we head into the summer.
The People We Met on Vacation by Emily Henry: I have been obsessed with this book all week. It tells the story of our main character, Poppy who meets Alex in college. The two are set up on a blind date, and start to go on vacation together. They become best friends. However, you can tell that there is room for more. I am almost done with this book, so I can’t say how it ends, but I am really enjoying reading it.
RocksBox: I decided to subscribe to Rockbox, and I am so impressed. I got three things in my subscription, and have kept two of the pieces. For those of you who don’t know, Rockbox is a jewelry subscription service that allows you to rent jewelry. Whatever you don’t like, you can return. Whatever you do like, you can buy at a discounted rate. If you use my referral link, you can get a discount as well! It is a great service as summer wedding season begins!
It has been a while since I last talked about Amazon, and I have been using my Prime membership to the extreme. Moving has made going to the store harder than expected, so the concept of getting items delivered to my door are super clutch.
That said, I have a ton of Amazon favorites to share with you. The items that I chose are all items that are more specific to Amazon, and I won’t be sharing items that I could otherwise get at a grocery store. And, they vary from beauty to car. So, without further adue, here they are!
Makeup Towels: I have been using the Neutrogena makeup wipes for years. However, I saw them on TikTok when my wipes were running low and I will never go back. These not only take off my makeup, but they also leave my face feeling refreshed. What I also love about these is that they are reusable, so they are much better for the planet.
Apple Watch Sport Bands: I wanted to get the Apple version of the sports bands, and I am so glad that I held off. I got these for $11, and I love that they are a set of 6 bands. I wear sports bands a lot when I work out, and so I love being able to have a band that allows my wrist to breathe. The quality of these bands are also so much better than I thought.
Car Cleaning Gel: I love this product. It is a gel that allows the dirt on your car to stick to it. I personally love this because it makes it fun to clean my car, which is something that I don’t do as often that I like.
Moon Jewelry Dish: I am a huge fan of anything celestial, so this dish is amazing. I love it because it was inexpensive for a set of two, so I can keep my daily jewelry pieces more organized. This is a great gift for someone who loves anything celestial as well.
TGIF everyone! I finally can say that I put the moving process behind me, and I am so excited to finally get back to blogging. That said, I don’t know when I’ll regularly resume to blogging. I have ideas, and now that I have the time again to do it, I hope to have posts up in the next few weeks.
I wanted to kick off blogging regularly with a list of my favorites. So, without further adue, here are this week’s favorites:
James Avery Key to my Heart Ring: I have had my eye on this ring for a while and I have finally decided to purchase as part of a huge accomplishment and I love it. I am wearing mine on my index finger, and it looks great with the other rings I wear most of the time.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: I swallowed this book whole in a matter of three days. This book was amazing and I can now see why it was a best seller. It tells the story of Nora Seed, who is depressed and attempts suicide. She enters the Midnight Library, where she “tries on” different lives. This was a great story and it really was worth the read.
Lululemon Align Tank Top: I am slowly becoming obsessed with Lululemon. And, now I get why the align line is so popular. First off, I got this shirt for $19 and it was really comfortable. I since ordered two more from the We Made Too Much section and I can already see them becoming a staple in my closet. When I wore this, I did not wear a bra, and I was just fine (I am a 40 D for reference). It kept me in just fine, and I am slowly making my way through the align line at Lululemon. At some point, (maybe for my birthday), I want to get the black in this as well as the T-Shirt.
Celesta Youtube Channel: Celesta is a handbag guru on TikTok. I love her TikToks and stumbled across her YouTube channel. I have been binging her channel, and have been influenced by her to purchase a Polene bag. She is enjoyable to watch because her channel mixes affordable with luxury bags.
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