Author: Kate
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10 New England Day Trips I’ve Done and Loved
We often think we need an expensive vacation or a complicated itinerary to make summer feel special, but some of my favorite days have been much simpler than that.A beautiful walk, a picnic packed from home, an interesting historic site, a live show, or a great seafood lunch can turn an ordinary day into a…
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Things Making Me Excited for Summer
Lately I’ve been finding myself genuinely excited over tiny summer things again — cold drinks, fresh food, evening walks, beachy scents, flowers, open windows… all of it. A few things I’ve been loving lately… Current Drink Obsession Lime Polar seltzer with a splash of Fresca, frozen grapes, and fresh lime. It’s cold, refreshing, and somehow…
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What I’ve Learned About Stress, Skin & Inflammation
As an esthetician, I’ve spent years studying skin, treatments, ingredients, and the many ways different conditions present themselves. One thing I’ve noticed repeatedly — both professionally and personally — is how closely skin health seems connected to stress and inflammation within the body. Of course, professional skincare treatments, quality products, and consistency absolutely matter. Healthy…
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Why It’s So Hard to Stay Consistent (Even When You Know What to Do)
There’s something frustrating about knowing exactly what to do… and still not doing it. A lot of us have tried to get into a routine more times than we can count.We start, we fall off, we start again. It’s not because we don’t know how.Most of the time, it’s because we put everything else before…
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The 30-Day Home Reset for When It All Feels Too Heavy
There’s a certain mental heaviness that comes from living in a space that never quite feels settled. I have ideas. I’m well-intentioned. I picture how I want my home to feel — lighter, calmer, more put together. But when I actually think about going through everything… every closet, every drawer, every bin tucked into a…
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Stop Trying to Improve Your Life. Try Living It.
At some point, life starts to feel like a project. There’s always something to adjust, improve, optimize, or fix. Even on good days, there’s a quiet sense that something could be better — calmer, healthier, more organized, more together. It doesn’t happen all at once.It builds slowly.Until living begins to feel like managing. There’s a…
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About the Body You’re Living In
This time of year is filled with momentum.Resolutions, intentions, plans — all centered around becoming something more, something better, something changed. And while growth isn’t a bad thing, there’s something quiet that often gets left behind in the rush forward. Appreciation. Specifically, appreciation for the body you’re living in right now. Not the future version.Not…
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🍁 Finding Calm in the Chaos: The Beauty of November
November has its own quiet rhythm — crisp mornings, golden light, and a feeling that the year is winding down. It’s the time when homes in Massachusetts smell like soup simmering and the first frost hits the grass. It’s also when the to-do lists start growing and we feel that mix of excitement and overwhelm…
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Resetting Your Body, Mind & Spirit: Fall Routines to Ground You
The end of summer always feels bittersweet. The spontaneity of beach days and late nights fades, and fall ushers in structure, schedules, and traditions: football games, crockpot dinners, farm visits, cozy nights at home. For some, that rhythm feels comforting. For others, the return to routine can feel overwhelming and heavy. If you’re unsure where…
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The Lost Art of Getting Together: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever
It feels like not so long ago, family and friends gathered easily. Someone’s house was always open, games were played around the kitchen table, and laughter filled the air. These days, it can feel like getting together has become a hassle — schedules, costs, and busyness often get in the way. But when we don’t…