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A September Hike at Giuffrida Park
A few years ago, I spent a beautiful early September day exploring Giuffrida Park in Meriden, Connecticut. I decided to take the blue trail, which winds its way up to the top of the ridge. The climb was steady, but the reward was well worth it—the views from the summit were absolutely stunning, stretching out…
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Flashback Friday: A Night Out at National Harbor
Back in the fall of 2022, I took my very first trip to National Harbor, and what a night it was! ✨ The waterfront was alive with energy. Between the glow of the lights reflecting on the Potomac River, the buzz from the shops and restaurants, and the sound of music drifting through the air,…
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Why Negril is Our Go-To Girls’ Trip Destination
For me, my friends, and my family, Negril has become the spot for our girls’ trips. There’s just something about its quiet, calm atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to truly unwind, reconnect, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s where we can relax, be pampered, and let the stress of everyday life melt away.…
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Flashback Friday – A Day in Mystic with Dad
Watch the full video on YouTube | Mystic River Park Back in mid-August 2022, my dad and I spent a perfect summer day in Mystic, Connecticut. The sun was shining, the air was warm, and the kind of blue sky you only get in August stretched overhead. (It did start to rain a few hours…
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Foodie Friday #6 | My Very First Seafood Boil <3
Watch the full video on YouTube | My First Seafood Boil Tried my very first seafood boil in Savannah, Georgia at Top Crab Seafood & Bar back in 2023—and wow, what an experience! Messy, fun, and so delicious. Although I can’t remember my exact order, the bag was filled with crab legs, shrimp, corn, potatoes,…
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Foodie Friday #5 | Dockside Bites After a Midday Cruise
Earlier this summer, after soaking up the sun and sea breeze on a fun cruise around the Thimble Islands, I found myself at Dockside Seafood & Grill for a quick bite. There’s just something about being on the water that makes fresh seafood taste that much better! It was the perfect way to end the…
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Bakery
It is funny that this is the prompt for today when as of yesterday, I was thinking how nice it would be to open up a bakery. If I ever had the means, I totally would. I imagine it would be filled with fun colors, flavors and themes. A place for both adults and children…
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Lens-Artists Challenge #312 – Sense of Scale
At the time of posting this, I acknowledge that I am wayyyyy late to the party, but as usual work and life got in the way, and I unintentionally abandoned my drafts. At the time that this challenge was happening, I had accumulated so many pictures of my dad and his obsession with large trees.…
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Foodie Friday #4 | Mother’s Day Brunch
Last Mother’s Day, I wanted to make it extra special for my mom by taking her somewhere new. I spent quite some time searching online and also asking around specifically for somewhere close to West Indian cuisine as I know that will always be the preference for my mom whether she likes to admit it…
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