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Shakespeare in the Park | Montford Park Players

JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay and Cabernet

Thank you JaM Cellars for sponsoring this post. Looking for JaM Cabernet and Butter Chardonnay near you? Check out their easy-to-use Store Locator! Just pop in your zip code and the wines will be waiting! With the last day of summer rapidly approaching—it’s on September 22nd, believe it or not—I made it my mission to [Read More…]

Pumpkin Cookie Bars #PumpkinWeek

This pumpkin cookie bars recipe post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. These pumpkin cookie bars are ridiculously delicious and impossible to resist! I don’t usually make pumpkin pie before Thanksgiving, but I crave [Read More…]

It’s All Lies!

This post and giveaway for the new Lies book by T.M. Logan is sponsored by St. Martin’s Press. I love when a book keeps you guessing to the end or throws a jaw-dropping twist into the story just when you think you have it all figured out. The new Lies book by T.M. Logan does both! [Read More…]

Healthy Asian Food – Quick and Easy Meals in Minutes

This conversation about healthy Asian food was inspired by my constant traveling, post-trip exhaustion, never-ending to-do list and the desire to keep up the healthful lifestyle I began earlier this year. Thank you, Tai Pei Food for sponsoring this post. As much as I love cooking, I can’t bear the thought of doing it the [Read More…]

How to Stick to a Workout Routine

This post was sponsored by adidas. All thoughts and opinions are my own. These days my workouts serve a few different purposes. I work out to have fun, stay in shape, and maintain good mental health. But even though I know working out is good for me, there are still days when I struggle with [Read More…]

PA State Capitol – If You Only Visit One State Capitol Building In Your Life, THIS is the One to See

I’ve never dedicated an entire post to a state capitol before, but the PA State Capitol building in Harrisburg is positively breathtaking! No matter which direction you look (up, down or side to side), there’s yet another artistic detail to delight the eye. Even if visiting state capitols isn’t ordinarily your thing, I promise you [Read More…]

How I’m Preparing My Mind and Closet for Fall

Complimentary product was provided to me by prAna to facilitate this post. Thanks prAna! I know I should be sad about summer ending, but I’m not—I’m ready for fall! I’m looking forward to packing my shorts away and wearing all my favorite jeans, sweaters, hoodies, and boots. I’ll be enjoying the transition between seasons with some [Read More…]

Getting Dinner Done with Deluxe Sausage Dogs

This Deluxe Sausage Dogs recipe post is sponsored by Eckrich Smoked Sausage. All opinions are my own. You’d never know it to look at them, but these Deluxe Sausage Dogs can be put together in far less than 30 minutes… probably closer to 20 minutes! And they’re absolutely scrumptious! I try to make a weekly […]

Raspberry Whiskey Seduction Cocktail for Girls’ Night In With #BookClub

Thank you Paramount Pictures for sponsoring this post, so I could have a Book Club movie get-together with some of my best girls. If you’re looking for a fun girls’ night in movie to watch, you can’t go wrong with Book Club. Download the movie on iTunes and make plans for a girls’ movie night […]

Riced Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Quiche

This riced broccoli, ham and cheese quiche recipe post was sponsored by Green Giant as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This recipe is so stinkin’ easy to make, it’s feel-good delicious and it’s full of my beloved broccoli – riced broccoli, to […]

Fueling Up for a Waterfall Hike | Catawba Falls Near Asheville

This post is sponsored by Avitae Caffeinated Water. Thanks Avitae! When you live in Western North Carolina, ya gotta hike. There are so many beautiful mountain vistas, waterfalls, and swimming holes to see! Since moving here in March, I’ve only just scratched the surface, but I have found a few favorite hikes. My number one […]

A Taste of Gettysburg: 3 Ways to Savor the Flavor of Adams County, PA

One of the reasons I love Gettysburg has absolutely nothing to do with the Civil War. I appreciate the rich history of the area, but I’m perfectly happy to stay off the battlefields and savor the flavor of Adams County through a wide array of amazing food, agritourism and distinctly local experiences. Here are three […]

I Went to Cancun for My 30th Birthday

This May, I traveled to Cancun, Mexico all by myself to celebrate my 30th birthday. You probably saw some highlights from the trip on our Instagram Stories if you follow us there. You might be asking: why would I go on such a trip all by myself? Well, it’s because I’m gay and it was a […]