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    Review of “Say You’ll Remember Me” – A Sweet Summer Romance With Serious Heart

    June 26, 2025 - By Colleen

    Because sometimes all it takes to win me over is a tiny kitten and a man who loves her. Another summer, another heart-warmer by Abby Jimenez. Grab your sunscreen, your beach towel, and your beverage of choice. We’re diving in to “Say You’ll Remember Me”. The Premise (no spoilers, I…

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    Easy Summer Pasta Salad with Zesty Italian Dressing

    June 24, 2025 - By Colleen

    It’s summer, and when it comes to cooking, we all know what that means. It means not wanting to hover over the stove while sweat drips into your dinner.It means craving meals that are light, fast, and don’t involve turning your kitchen into a sauna.It means leaning into recipes that…

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    Screen-Free Hobbies for Summer (Because Your Brain Deserves a Break)

    June 22, 2025 - By Colleen

    I’m not going to lie to you. I love a mindless scroll as much as the next person. But summer just hits different—and it’s the perfect time to step away from the screens, even if only for a little while. The longer days, the warm evenings, the sound of birds…

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    The 20 Best Beach Reads of the Last 5 Years: Unputdownable Books for Your Vacation Bag

    June 19, 2025 - By Colleen

    Whether you’re lounging under a striped umbrella with sand squished between your toes, stretching out poolside with a piña colada, or curled up on your couch while a thunderstorm rages outside, there’s nothing like a good book to complete your summer escape. But not just any book—a beach read. Think…

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    Easy Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs

    June 17, 2025 - By Colleen

    One of the first things my mom taught me to cook was spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Now, full disclosure: we are not Italian. Not even close. We’re Scotch-Irish people who grew up absorbing Italian-ness by osmosis thanks to our South Philly neighbors. My dad wore a gold pinky ring and…

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    Sunday Night Self-Care: A Reset Routine to Start Your Week Refreshed

    June 15, 2025 - By Colleen

     “Sunday scaries” might be an overused term, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Who among us hasn’t stayed up extra late on a Sunday night trying to forget that the weekend isn’t over, dreading the start of the week and all of the responsibilities that come with it? But…

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This space was inspired by my need to slow down when the world is in disarray. Tired of hearing about the chaos going on around me, I turned to cozy recipes, comfort reads, and small rituals that brought calm to long, exhausting, and nerve-wracking days.

Now I share those simple joys—seasonal living, feel-good food, and everyday moments that feel like taking a deep and satisfying breath.

The candles are lit. The coffee’s hot. I’m so glad you’re here.

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