On Saturday, I went to my 10 year high school reunion. A part of me wondered, in the digital age, are reunions even necessary anymore? Most people from my graduating class are on Facebook or other social media. Those who I’ve been at all interested in keeping in contact with I’ve friended on those sites […]
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Coffee Guide: Toronto, Ontario
The coffee scene has exploded in Toronto within the last few years with cafés popping up in and around the city at a rapid rate. From independent cafés to cookie cutter chains like Tim Horton’s on every street corner, the mega Canadian city has found bean bliss! And we don’t blame them. With creative, innovative […]
Baby Essentials: The Best Things to Buy While Expecting
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in life, but it can also be one of the most confusing. From the moment you find out you’re pregnant and even beyond the moment you bring your bundle home, you’re overwhelmed with choices and options about what to buy. From decisions about disposable or […]
Grief and Joy: Being a Mom After Losing My Mom
My mother was a force of nature. She was only 17-years-old when she married my father, somehow convincing her parents that it was a good idea to let a girl barely out of high school marry a barely 20-year-old man due to go to Vietnam soon after. My mother was the sort of woman who was […]
Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Nashville
I’ve lived in Nashville, Tennessee for about two years now, so I like to think I know what the “must see” and “must eat” places are. Plus, it’s still really fun to live like a tourist occasionally! If you’re just passing through for the day, I share a list of places you cannot miss when in […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Bonnaroo and Festivals to Come
For many of us, summertime means sitting poolside, road trips to the beach, and of course, festivals. Some of the biggest festivals of the year have already come and gone, but I’m here to deliver a recap of one of the most well-known music festivals in the country: Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo is a four-day music festival […]
Actress Lisa Durupt Opens up About Her Newest Hallmark Roles
Lisa Durupt is gearing up for an impressive five new projects ready to hit theaters and television screens across international borders. As she winds down on filming new roles, Durupt is still hard at work promoting her newest work, a continuation of the Hallmark film series, Murder She Baked. The latest installment, A Deadly Recipe, […]
5 Delicious No-Bake Desserts for Summer That Will Brighten up Your Day
I’m not sure what it is, but there’s just something about summertime that makes me want to bake. Maybe it’s the illusion that I have more free time or maybe it’s just the extra daylight hours. Whatever it is, summer makes me want to get out my mixers and springform pans and whip up something new […]
Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, is a city of music history—and perhaps, more importantly, lots of great barbecue! It’s an easy day trip too if you’re in the Nashville area to explore and take in. As a hustling hub of excitement and fun, my girlfriend and I headed down for a dose of their southern hospitality. To help […]
5 Podcasts to Kick Off Your Summer
The summer is one of the best times of the year to take in a podcast while lounging under that beach umbrella. Okay, so that’s not a real piece of data as it’s more or less a sentimental season to me. But you see, I heard my first ever podcast in 2009 and can remember it […]
Your Guide to Spring Cleaning
Summer is just around the corner and with only a few weeks left in spring, it might be time to get your spring cleaning over and done with. It can be a daunting task and, often, you don’t know what needs to be cleaned until you find the mess, so I thought I’d provide you […]
7 Recipes That Celebrate Country Cooking Month
This month is National Country Cooking Month in the food holiday world. Are you wondering what exactly country cooking is? You wouldn’t be an outlier if you were. It’s hard to put a solid definition on “country cooking” on because it’s a phrase that can mean something different to everyone. Many times when people say […]
Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, is a dream getaway for a Memorial Day weekend—coastline, history, and lots of great touristy things to do. If you can only squeeze in a quick trip, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To help you kick start your summer vacation planning, I share some ideas on the can’t-miss sights […]
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