As any equestrian knows, being out in the elements comes with the territory. Frigid winter days still mean that stalls need to be cleaned; horses need to be groomed, exercised, and fed; and there is always an endless list of barn chores that need to be tackled. That’s the life of an equestrian for you. So what does the avid equestrian do to keep warm on a cold barn day? They get themselves a stylish jumpsuit to wear over their riding attire from Redingote Equestrian, the makers of technical ...
What I’m Grateful for This Thanksgiving
Can you believe Thanksgiving is here already? At this time last year, I was prepping to undergo radioactive iodine thyroid scans and started the low iodine diet a mere days before the big turkey day. Not only did I have to sit out some delicious birthday cake, but I pretty much skipped Thanksgiving entirely (unless you count a Cornish hen as a substitute for a nicely cooked turkey). But this year, things are different. I fully enjoyed my birthday, have no upcoming thyroid related doctors ...
Shop Local with LocaLI Bred
It is time to start thinking about the holidays—and more importantly—all of those holiday gifts for the loved ones on your list. The holidays can be a stressful time. Between holiday decorating, finding the perfect outfit to wear to your office holiday party, and meal planning and cooking for said holiday, finding time for holiday shopping may be the last thing on your to-do list. So, when I learned about LocaLI Bred, a local company that curates gift boxes showcasing Long Island’s best ...
A Letter to My 32-Year-Old Self
As I wrote the title for this post, I had to sit down and calculate the years to see if I was indeed turning 32 today. Well, it turns out, I am. I’m surprised each year when my birthday rolls around and I start to think about all of the things I have managed to cram into the years that have passed. It has been a lot. I say that not as a way to brag (because some of the moments have been good and others have not), but as a way to reflect on my personal growth. The last couple of years have ...