My family recently returned from a week-long stay on Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes. Our waterfront cottage was located only a block or two south of Penn Yan, which was convenient for short trips into town for shopping or picking up groceries and takeout. Penn Yan is also a fairly short drive to towns like Hammondsport and Watkins Glen for day trips. We had a fun week of visiting local farms, shopping, and splashing and paddling in the lake. Beautiful Keuka Lake I love Keuka Lake. When I was a kid, my grandparents lived in Penn Yan a few blocks from the lake, and we used to stay a Continue reading...
Farmers Market Salad
I live in Central New Jersey, which means that I have lots of wonderful farmers markets near me. I can drive just a few minutes away from my town in almost any direction and reach beautiful farmland. I love it! So recently, when I needed to come up with my family's Sunday night dinner, I decided to visit Lee's Turkey Farm, one of the local farmers markets within a few miles from my house, and pick up ingredients for a delicious salad filled with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. I also got some spring salad greens, avocado and fresh rotisserie chicken from my local supermarket. My Continue reading...
Traveling While Pregnant: Top Tips
Pregnancy is a period when you may have to reconstruct your habits and learn everything anew - you may choose different clothes and sleep differently, for instance. In some cases, you might even move differently. But you you can adapt quickly. However, having to travel during a pregnancy can cause a lot of anxiety. You may worry whether it's safe for you to travel. These questions arise for almost every pregnant woman (do not feel alone) who has not traveled before during her pregnancy. We hope the tips below will help to fight the fears you may face and make your journey Continue reading...
Apple Cider Vinegar During Intermittent Fasting: Complete Guide
Apple cider vinegar, ACV, has been a worldwide weight loss and wellness trend in recent decades. Its proponents have established that it has a variety of positive effects, including assisting in the killing of dangerous germs, lowering inflammation, boosting weight loss, and even slowing the aging process. However, if you're fasting intermittently, you could be thinking, "Can I make use of ACV while fasting?" Yes, you can! is the answer, which is great news for the typical apple cider vinegar enthusiast. Before adding apple cider vinegar to the intermittent fasting program, Continue reading...
How to Have Healthy, Gorgeous Hair During the Summer
Summer is here, heralding the start of a new season with warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours. You've heard that you should wash your hair every day to keep it looking fresh and clean, but who has the time to do so? Between work, school, and social obligations, everyone is usually late. It would be simpler to just leave it dirty and leave it that way. But, according to Dr. G.K. Sharma, medical director at a world-class hair transplant center, this is bad for one’s hair. When you go more than a few days without washing your hair, the renowned hair transplant doctor warns, it Continue reading...
Smooth Work Day Cold Brew
I spend much of my work days with a hot cup of tea. But I've been reading that cold brews are milder and sweeter than hot-brewed coffee and that coffee contains healthy antioxidants, can lower inflammation and can protect against disease, so I decided to give cold brews a try. Not to mention that I normally need a caffeine boost to get me through my day. Plus, my friends at Lardera Coffee Roasters recently sent me two of their straight-from-the-farm ground coffees to try, Kenya Washed and Tipica Honey plus a Lardera Cold Brew Pitcher ($24), so I figured the time was right to start making some Continue reading...
Day Trip to Cattus Island County Park
Just over a week ago my family visited Cattus Island Park, a beautiful place in Toms River, NJ. We also visited the same park with our pup last summer, too. The park is so pretty that I wanted to visit it again! The 530-acre natural area is on both the Silver and Barnegat bays, and features several sandy beaches with amazing views. The park offers: Flat, easy trailsA boardwalk that winds through marshlandBay viewsBird-watching opportunitiesSandy bay beachesA second-story marshland and bird-watching deckAn environmental centerButterfly GardenBird-viewing area with bird feedersPicnicking Continue reading...
My Favorite Things Lately
I received free product in exchange for my review. Happy Monday, everyone! Today I am sharing a few of my favorite things. I have been very busy these days and haven't been able to blog much, so I thought I could share a bit about what I have been up to. Cozy Throw Blanket - Great Amazon Buy My kids and I love to sit underneath soft throw blankets when we watch TV in our family room. Sometimes our pup steals one of ours when he's looking for a soft place to sleep. So luckily I got a new plush throw from Amazon (for about $28) for our sofa so there will be enough blankets for Continue reading...
Summer Pasta Salad—Plus Other Fun Picnic Recipes
Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! Today my blogging friends and I are sharing picnic recipes, as June is such a lovely time to enjoy a picnic! I will be sharing a simple and easy recipe for a summer pasta salad that can be packed for a picnic, or can be served as a quick and easy summer dinner. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see the recipes that my friends are sharing! Summer Pasta Salad Recipe (Serves 4-6) 1 can artichoke hearts 1 cup torn fresh basil 1 16 oz package farfalle (sometimes called "bowtie" pasta) 1 cup Italian dressing 1 cup shredded mozzarella Continue reading...
Outdoor Patio Dog Enclosure (Amazon Find)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today I'm sharing a project my husband and I completed this weekend—or, I should say, HE completed! (Here's a BIG shout out of THANKS to my hubby!) I started a new work-from-home job in September, and have been wanting to create an outdoor office of sorts on my patio. The only problem I had is that our yard isn't fenced, and I have a 4-year-old Shih Tzu who wants to be with me basically 24/7. Which is good until he sees a squirrel and wants to go tearing after it! Thus, the need for the fence! I looked into all sorts of fencing options, Continue reading...
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