Road trips and summertime just go together so well. Packing up the car and traveling to new destinations in and around my area is one of my favorite things to do. If you’re looking for one last road trip hurrah to end your summer on a high note, I’ve got the perfect place for you and the best way to travel there: Peddler’s Village using the PA Turnpike. Peddler’s Village is one of the CUTEST areas in Bucks County, PA and using E-ZPass on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to get there saves time, money, fuel and emissions. First of all, it’s a no brainer that road trips are the best! As a word of advi ..read more

Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? I wanted to share with you all some of my favorite toppings/flavor combos! As if we need another reason to eat ice cream, one of my favorite months of the year, July – National Ice Cream Month is here! Today I’m sharing my top tips for that will have you screaming for ice cream all summer long! And I’m not talking about just any ice cream today; I wanted to share how I’m celebrating National Ice Cream Month and staying cool this summer with one of my new favorites: Hudsonville Ice Cream, now available at ShopRite Stores. Hudsonville Ice Cream has ..read more

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx, all opinions expressed are my own. If you are like me, you LOVE LOVE LOVE your pet. Ask any pet parent in your social circles if they go above and beyond in the name of cat, dog, ferret, bird, bunny, fish, etc and 99.9% of the time I’m sure the answer will be a resounding ‘of course!’ My dog Rupert (@RupertTheDawg) is so important to my family and I try to spoil him on the regular. Your dog is your best friend, your confidant, your four-legged family member who’s always happy to see you after a long day of work, and your friend who will never tell you to s ..read more

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx, all opinions expressed are my own. One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the amount of side dishes on the table! Don’t get me wrong, the main show stopping turkey is amazing, but I love all of the side dishes. I will literally put a little bit of turkey on my plate and I will load up the rest of my plate with a bunch of the side dishes. From potatoes to corn, squash and stuffing, there are hundreds of creamy side dishes that complement a Thanksgiving Turkey! Some families have their own recipes passed down through generations while other ..read more

This post is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans, all opinions expressed are my own. Why go to grad school? I’ve partnered with College Ave Student Loans to explain some of my personal reasons and share how College Ave Loans can help. There are a lot of compelling reasons. You may want to improve your professional prospects, satisfy a degree requirement for your career, or deepen your knowledge in a particular field. That said, grad school is a big investment, both in terms of time and money. It’s important to be informed when making your determination and think about your long-term goals b ..read more

Fall means football for a lot of households including mine, and football season means tailgating or for this year we’re calling it #HOMEGATING. From fun favor ideas to cool football themed cakes to serving food tailgate style and party decorations, there are so many easy ways to throw a party that will score a touchdown. One of my go-to’s is getting all my grocery needs from ShopRite. They’ve made it easier than ever to save time when throwing a football party at home with their ShopRite App. You can schedule a pick up in store or even have your items delivered straight to your door using the ..read more

We hear horror stories on the news all the time of women (and men) being attacked while walking by themselves at the park, on campus, or just around their neighborhood. It does sound scary when reading about them all at once. This article is not meant to scare anyone from running alone ever again. The purpose of this article is to empower us to feel strong, safe and prepared while out on our own. I know I love to be independent and have me time, whether it is walking alone on campus, or walking my dog at the park by myself. However, being alone on my daily activities doesn’t mean that I can’t ..read more

There’s no denying that traveling will be different from now on, and we’ll all have to adapt to a new way of seeing the world. As I try to look ahead and imagine how traveling will look after the pandemic is over, I thought what better way to ease back into traveling than with a fun staycation in my favorite city. I was all too excited to give my wanderlust heart a glimpse at a brand new luxury apartment complex in Philadelphia: The Chestnut at University City during my most recent staycation. Sometimes, when searching for a new adventure, it is easy to think that distance = excitement. But ..read more

This post is sponsored by S.Pellegrino Essenza but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I have been an avid San Pellegrino drinker for a while now so I had to try their S.Pellegrino Essenza flavors to help elevate my meals at home. S.Pellegrino Essenzabrings vibrant blends of delicious fruit flavors to add an Italian touch and taste to your everyday moments. Having produced its classic sparkling water for more than a century, the S.Pellegrino name is synonymous with a light and refreshing Italian style mineral water. Now, S.Pellegrino is producing a range of flavoured water ..read more