I make no apologies for my love of fall in New England. Us fall fans take some flack, especially at this time of year when the maple trees are *just* beginning to turn but the temperatures still often scream “summer hasn’t left yet!”, but I say bring it on! I couldn’t resist stocking up on… Read More Shameless Fall Post: My favorite pumpkin bread recipe!
Hands down, summer is my favorite season. I thrive in the heat, the humidity, and the days that seem to last forever. I adore walking barefoot across sandy beaches and grassy lawns and relish the thought of never have to wear a coat. But like all good things, summer comes to an end. And then… Read More 5 Things I Love About Fall
I was kind of stuck on what to write about this week. Sometimes everything feels busy, crazy, and chaotic … although a post usually springs from that! But it was pretty mellow week, all things considered. I’ve been loving the weather, pulling thin jackets and down vests out of storage, collecting leaves with my daughter,… Read More Blogiversary
Happy Fall! It’s my favorite season and I know many people feel the same way. Although it does seem like the hype and commercialism of all things fall has gotten a bit out of hand. Amiright? If you have the time check out this post that had tears streaming down my face I was laughing… Read More Three Pumpkin Hacks
I love the new traditions that are emerging in my family now that my kids are getting a little bit older. With some help from my retired teacher mom’s extensive book collection, I have started our own book collections for each season. These are special books that we bring out only at the start of… Read More Seasonal Reading: Fall Favorites
I have this intense feeling of needing to organize, catalog and minimize the things in my home. I just have this feeling that winter is going to be really long and cold and that I’m just going to want to be snug as a bug in a rug in my little cozy, lovely home. I… Read More Settling In for a Long Winter
There’s just something about this time of year that is simply magical for me; the crisp air, the delightful smells, the fun family activities. Summer is great and all but fall holds a special place in my heart, along with good food and fun crafts, which is why I’ve decided to combine all three for… Read More WonderFALL Ideas
It has come to my attention recently (ahem, Mom) that not everyone loves fall as much as I do. Apparently, many people prefer summer to fall. Having lived all of my life in New England, which I consider to be the Queen of All Things Fall, this perplexes me. Summer on a Connecticut beach is a wonderful thing,… Read More Why You Should Love Fall (or at least consider it)
Gosh, I feel like I could do an entire series about the stuff my daughter has taught me. Some people say our kids are our greatest teachers and I have to wholeheartedly agree. Two weekends ago I brought my daughter (Lills) to Pumpkintown in East Hampton. I had actually passed it on the way to… Read More A Lesson from My 2-Year-Old
Can you smell it in the air? We are now just a few days away from the official start to fall, but as far as I’m concerned, my favorite season has already begun! There’s just something about the leaves changing colors, the smells, the activities. It feels nothing less than magical. It also means a… Read More What Fall Means To My Family
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