Foliage Road Trip in Vermont: A 2-Day Itinerary
I have been wanting to do a fall foliage road trip for a while now and I finally did it this year! We packed two full days of sights and...
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- Aug 11, 2021
4 New Businesses in Portland, Maine That You Should Visit
The summer of 2021 has brought us new businesses in Portland, ME. From coffee, donuts, and pizza to vintage decor shops, here's a recap...
- Aug 3, 2021
A Summer Weekend in Wells, Maine
For the Fourth of July holiday, I stayed in Wells, Maine with my Dad for our annual summer vacation. Here are some things that we did in...
- Jun 4, 2021
2021 Memorial Day Weekend at Acadia National Park
This year's Memorial Day weekend was well spent at Acadia National Park. Although it wasn't the best weather, we made the most of it and...
- May 7, 2021
Spring 2021 Photo Recap
It is finally May! The birds are chirping and the flowers are blossoming. Here are some of my favorite spring photos I have taken so far....
- Dec 30, 2020
8 Places That Kept Me Sane in 2020
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a crazy year. Although we weren't able to go too far from home, I still got to explore some great...
- Dec 23, 2020
Christmas in Kennebunkport
There are limited things to do in the chilly wintertime and during a pandemic, but we managed to find one fun activity to entertain...
- Dec 8, 2020
My Holiday Decor Home Tour 2020
I always look forward to decking the halls for the holidays, but this year, in particular, I think I have been craving some Christmas...
- Oct 26, 2020
5 Festive Ways I Celebrate Fall
I try to enjoy fall to its fullest since it is my favorite time of year. Wearing cozy sweaters and drinking pumpkin spice lattes are only...
- Sep 4, 2020
A Pleasant Day in Boothbay
Since summer's end is nearing, my husband and I took an opportunity to finally visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens located on the...
- Aug 27, 2020
A Rockin' Day-Trip in Bethel
We made a day-trip to the Bethel area to see the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum and to hike at Grafton Notch State Park. Check out the...
- Aug 3, 2020
A Visit to My Favorite National Park
We usually make it a point to see Acadia National Park every year, summer and fall being my favorite times to visit. Pandemic or not,...
- Jul 23, 2020
My Mid-Coast Maine Summer Adventure
To celebrate my husband and I's third wedding anniversary, I booked a little cabin for a weekend getaway. I was finally able to explore...
- May 14, 2020
5 Spring Things to Be Happy About
May is a mixed bag in the state of Maine. One day it could be warm and sunny and the next day it could be snowing. Regardless of the...
- Mar 30, 2020
3 of My Favorite Large Batch Recipes to Make in Quarantine
Lately, it has been important to put together your grocery list with foods that will last and allow you to stay home for a week or two....
- Feb 10, 2020
February is for Galentine's Day Too
What is Galentine's Day? Galentine's Day is a holiday before Valentine's where you leave behind your significant others to celebrate...
- Dec 2, 2019
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time of the year to get your shopping list together for the holidays. I do most of my shopping online so I have been scouring...
- Nov 25, 2019
Holiday Arrangements: Tips and Ideas
We created both holiday centerpieces and wreaths from scratch and they turned out fantastic! Keep reading to see some tips and ideas.
- Oct 7, 2019
My Time at the Fryeburg Fair
The Fryeburg Fair is always in the first week of October running from Sunday through Sunday. During this week-long event, families from...
- Sep 27, 2019
4 Easy Home Updates for Fall
One of my favorite seasons to decorate for is fall. I'm a huge fan of autumn scents, fall colors, and pumpkin, so as soon as the seasons...