While the Fourth of July may not have gone according to plan this year, I kicked off the holiday weekend on Thursday night with Aperol Spritzes at a new-to-me spot in Oyster Bay that was filled with incredible ambiance and…
When Mother Nature Makes the Plans for the Fourth of July
If you had asked me a few weeks ago what my Fourth of July weekend would look like, I probably could have painted a pretty clear picture. There would be beach days, sunshine, fireworks over the water, and the familiar…
The July Agenda
Summer is officially in full swing, and after a busy June filled with travel, work, and a few new wellness adventures, I’m looking forward to slowing down a bit and leaning into some of my favorite seasonal traditions. From fireworks…
Fourth of July Reflections: Traditions, Transitions, and Fireworks
I went into the long holiday weekend without many expectations. I was wrestling with how to appropriately acknowledge the end of a decade-long tradition a friend and I had for the Fourth of July, trying to stay grounded after last…
A New Kind of Fourth: Letting Go of an Old Tradition and Making Space for Something New
For most of us, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach or a backyard gathering. It’s a day that often follows a familiar rhythm year after year. But this summer, for…
First Place, Fireworks, and Fun on the Fourth
Wow, this Fourth of July weekend felt like a long one…but in the best way possible. If you had asked me last week what I was doing for the holiday, I would have told you, not much. But as is…
Loft’s Fourth of July Sale
It’s a short week for my friends in the US, and it also happens to be one of my favorite holiday weeks to celebrate. Not only do we get treated to spectacular fireworks shows on Long Island, but there are…
How I Spent My (Much-Needed) Break
I wasn’t planning to take a week-long break when I wrote what turned out to be my last post at the end of June. But as we approached the Fourth of July weekend, which felt even longer this year thanks…
The July Agenda
Summer is officially underway and while it is a very different kind of summer, I hope you’ve been able to make the most of it so far. I don’t know how the weather has been where you are, but on…
Why I Love Being An Island Girl
I hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July and a fun long weekend! I enjoyed a spectacular fireworks show in Asharoken, the incorporated village of Northport, Long Island, on the Fourth. It was a beautiful July evening to be…
Fourth of July Plans
Can you believe we are getting ready to celebrate July 4th tomorrow? The summer is really flying by now. While I don’t have any hardcore July 4th plans, I am looking forward to getting in some time at the beach…
How I Celebrated the Fourth
With the Fourth of July falling mid-week, I’ve been so off with my days. I totally forgot about writing a blog post on Tuesday evening, since in my head it felt like a Friday. So apologies for missing a post…
