Strong Core Wellness Center
Owned by a former Team USA Lumberjill, Shannon Strong has opened Strong Core Wellness Center in Kent, to offer clients a one-stop location to rehabilitate, …
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A Vermont Getaway
I lovermont. Vacationing as a child, and then living there for a short time after high school (which are some of my fondest memories), I …
Sycamore Drive-In
It is agreed in both of our households, that if we get invited anywhere that involves cool cars, the husbands get to come. When we …
At home with Sheila Nevins
We enjoyed Sheila Nevins’ book, You Don’t Look Your Age…and Other Fairy Tales so much that we bought it twice! Once, on Audible, because that’s …
White Horse Country Pub
Pssst! Did you know that the ever-popular and award-winning White Horse Country Pub in Marbledale just grew 2,000 square feet or so? Now it’s even cozier, …
FRED – Westport
“Hey, Lora…did we die and end up in clothing heaven?” “No, Bev…we drove to Westport and entered Fred!” Fred is Westport’s newest women’s contemporary clothing …
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
When our friend, Chris Chichester, retail manager at Sunset Meadow Vineyards in Goshen, invited us to a private tour and tasting, we said, “Cheers, we’ll …
Pedego Electric Bikes
“Hello, fun!” That’s Pedego Electric Bikes’ tagline and also how we felt after our first Pedego experience! We visited their SoNo store a few weeks …
In forma fitness
We love it when we’re invited to new fitness studios for a personal training session, don’t we Lora? [Lora’s note: Yes, yes we do – …
A Block Island Getaway
Have a hankering for a quick weekend getaway where you can relax, unwind, and smell fresh, salty air? An idyllic and not-too-far-away place that’s only …
Ryan Kristafer at Jazzercise New Milford!
We invited Ryan Kristafer of News Channel 8 fame to come and take a Jazzercise class with us at the New Milford location, where I, …
An afternoon with DJ Carey at CTC&G
We got to spend a few hours hanging out with Editorial Director, DJ Carey at the CT Cottages & Gardens headquarters in Norwalk. We wanted …
The Yatra Collection
We first learned of the Yatra Collection when we met Gina Duckworth and fell in love with the beautiful tunic she was wearing. Lucky for us, …
New Beauty & Wellness: Tips for the summer ☀️
We always like to pick the brains of the experts we meet in our day-to-day blogging travels. They certainly don’t seem to mind our picking …
New Beauty & Wellness – Westport
Before we dive into summer, we spa. It’s time to get our entire beings ready for the next season! We visited New Beauty & Wellness, …
The Green Spot
Gardening season is upon us! It’s prime time to putter around in the garden, plant some vegetables, add a couple of perennials to your repertoire, or …
A morning at the New Milford Farmers Market
Rejoice, it’s New Milford Farmers Market season! Farmers markets are everything. They’re a place to get the freshest and most local fruit, vegetables, and flowers, as …
The UC Guide to the New Milford Farmers Market
Presenting, the “Unlocking Connecticut guide to the New Milford Farmers Market”! If you’re like us and like to see/read about a market before you go …
Stew Leonard’s
When Stew Leonard’s invites you to spend a morning in their Danbury store, getting hands-on and going behind the scenes, you squeal, then you clear …
ORGÁNACHS FARM TO SKIN
We learned so much during our visit to ORGÁNACHS FARM TO SKIN in Westport. The high-performing, natural luxury skincare boutique opened last year and is the dream …
Sedona Getaway & Hiking Tips by Sportsmen’s
Hello, my name is Lora and I’ve got “Red Rock Fever”. Wait, what? Many people develop this “condition” after visiting Sedona for the first time. Symptoms include …
Hey, Billy Blanks Jr., let’s dance!
Billy Blanks Jr. had Paula Abdul as a mentor, is a self-taught accomplished dancer and entertainer, his parents are famous for creating one of our …
Adventure in Woodbury
We just had the best little adventure in Woodbury, CT. In the space of about 4.5 hours, we climbed to the top of an 80-foot …
Wall Street Theater
Thanks to Lora’s job working for Theatre Projects, we were tipped off to a very exciting new theater just opening in Norwalk, the Wall Street Theater. …
Valley Spirit
In this crazy overloaded world we live in, we could probably all use a visit to Valley Spirit Cooperative & Wellness Center in Washington Depot. …
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