Who’s ready for a holiday? I’m excited for any reason to celebrate, but honestly 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. I mean who doesn’t love fireworks, summer weather, and grilling all afternoon? The weather looks perfect for…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 34
It’s finally Friday! It feels like this weekend has been a long time coming for some reason. Maybe it’s because the days are still blending together or maybe it’s because we’ve been so busy around the house. Either way, I’m…
6 Easy Tips for Your Summer Garden
One of my favorite things to do during late spring is get my garden started. We love growing our own tomatoes, peppers, fennel and herbs that we can enjoy throughout the summer. I’ll be the first to admit I don’t…
The GR Guide 2020 Summer Bucket List + Fun Holidays
The summer bucket list is here! I feel determined to make the most of this summer after a long “stay at home” spring season. Agreed? There are still some restrictions in place so I tried to keep this in mind…
A Quick & Easy Recipe for Caprese Salad
I love a quick and easy lunch recipe during the summer. So, this caprese salad is my go-to for a refreshing and delicious meal. I love using fresh tomatoes from my garden or the Fulton Street Farmers Market for this…
The GR Guide Summer Issue is LIVE!
The GR Guide summer issue is here! I’m so excited to share this new content with you. I hope you enjoy reading through this digital magazine, making some of the recipes or crossing things off the summer bucket list. I’ll…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 33
Cheers to the weekend! I took a little break this morning and walked to the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market with Cory and Wrigley. It was my first time at the market this year, and I was so happy to be…
The Best Recipe For Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m back in the kitchen with a new recipe! I made these chocolate chip cookies for Memorial Day weekend, and they were a huge hit with my family. My nephews couldn’t stop eating them, and Cory was really disappointed when…
Helpful Tips for Buying a Dog Bed
If you own a dog you know there are TONS of options when it comes to dog beds. When I first adopted Wrigley I couldn’t believe the endless choices of material, filling and designs to choose from. After owning two…
My Summer Playlist
Before I mention the summer playlist I want to clear something up a minute. Just because I’m jumping back into “regular” posting about a summer playlist doesn’t mean I’ve lost sight of what’s going on. I feel like posting about…
The 411 in the 616: Learning & Listening
Hey Friends! I’m jumping back on the blog after a week of mostly unplugging. This time away has given me the opportunity to listen, learn, donate, and read from those who need to be heard. I have such a heavy…
Taking Time to Pause
Hi Friends, You may have noticed I didn’t post a 411 in the 616 yesterday, and I’m currently muting my social media. With everything going on it doesn’t feel right to go back to regular programming and post my usual…
