The new line from Manucurist could not have come out at a better time, as I’m packing for an extended trip and have been wondering what to do about my nails (especially since I have a fancy event to attend while abroad). Last week, Manucurist dropped their Active Range line, the first all-in-one polish that has five enhancing effects, and I couldn’t have been more excited to get my hands on it. Ever since trying their Green Flash at-home gel manicure system, I won’t use anything else on my nails. But with an upcoming trip on the horizon, I hadn’t quite figured out how I would be able to use m ..read more

The past week has been one of the busiest weeks on record. And I’m grateful because it means my business is working. But it didn’t happen overnight.  For the past year, I was in the growth phase. After leaving my steady, full-time job in the fall of 2022, I was focused on just getting clients while, at the same time, honing in on my niche and what my offerings were. This was also the time I began working with a business coach to help guide me as I navigated the murky waters of entrepreneurship. I can still recall the feeling when I landed my first client. It ..read more

What’s something that is always in my bag? If you guessed hand sanitizer, you’d be right. But not just any sanitizing spray will do (as we all learned over the past few years). As a self-described germaphobe, I need my sanitizers to clean effectively and not leave my skin too dry, too wet, or too sticky. So, needless to say, I have tried a lot of sanitizers over the years. While my tried and true favorite has been the Grapefruit & Lemon from Trader Joe’s, a new recent find has been from ALŌH. You may recall that there were some hand sanitizing wipes from the brand in a recent goodie bag I ..read more

{Saw this sign on my walk right after enrolling in my new health insurance plan} With just four days left on COBRA, I have successfully enrolled in my new health insurance plan! It feels like such a weight has been lifted off of me to know that I will be adequately covered, able to see my doctors as scheduled, and didn’t have to sell a kidney to pay the premium (I kid about that last part. Well, kind of). If you’ve read all of the posts discussing my health insurance saga, I appreciate your support (and, if you haven’t, here’s where you can catch Part I and Part II). I was hoping to have my h ..read more

A big part of my self-care routine is doing a weekly at-home manicure. I love how polished nails look, and I always enjoy trying out the latest nail polish colors of the season. Yet, the one thing I don’t love doing is going to the salon for a manicure. I’ve always found doing my nails to be a relaxing experience and way less time-consuming than having them done at a salon (plus, it’s more cost-effective). And since I’m hard on my nails (think, horseback riding), my manicures never tend to last all that long anyway. If only there were a way to get a long-lasting salon-quality manicure at home ..read more

One of the things I love about living on Long Island is the proximity to water. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I take many a nightly sanity stroll at my local beach. And, when summer rolls around, I can usually be found enjoying the sand, sea, and sun out on the East End. But, as I’ve gotten older, there’s been an urge to change my summer routine. I’m at the point where I feel like I’ve done the same thing every summer for the last decade, and while I’ve enjoyed it, I’d like to do something different this year. Back in the day, my father had a sailboat and was an avid sailor. As ..read more

There’s nothing like a good workout after a couple of weeks off to remind you how out of shape you are. But workouts at a beautiful destination make everything better. This past weekend, I attended a cardio pilates class at The Rockaway Hotel hosted by Dianna Falzarano. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because I’ve taken a few classes with her before. I love it when I can make attending a workout feel like a day trip. So when I found out that Dianna was hosting another pop-up class at The Rockaway Hotel in Queens, about an hour from my house, I signed up more than a month in advance (the l ..read more

If you’re a Target lover, you know that Target does some great collaborations with well-known designers. And you probably also know that these collaborations sell out fast. So, when Target dropped its most recent collection with Diane Von Furstenburg, it’s no wonder it sold out at 3 am online the same day it dropped. But fear not, if you didn’t stay up all night waiting to hit ‘purchase,’ you still might be able to snag some pieces at your local Target store.  Last week, I finally made it around to perusing the collection online. There were a few pieces that I liked, including a workout ..read more

Last week, I shared that I spoke to a health insurance broker to see what my options were once my COBRA coverage ends in mid-April. After stressing about the end of my coverage quickly approaching and spending many hours getting confused by the options on the New York healthcare marketplace, I’m glad I reached out to someone who knew more about the subject than I did. We had a great conversation, and she presented me with a couple of options. However, I continued talking to different people in the hopes of finding a better solution. Then, over the weekend, I began chatting with a woman mid-ri ..read more

Yesterday, I took a break from Instagram. I don’t do that often, but every once in a while, it’s nice not to have to create content, check DMs, or scroll through my feed. Instead of being tethered to the ‘Gram, I enjoyed my day at the barn, did some errands, and had a leisurely evening where I prepared for the week ahead.  As someone who creates content for a living and manages client’s social media platforms, there are times when the demands of the digital world can feel overwhelming. Usually, I don’t mind it, but it’s nice when I can put the phone down, give my eyes a rest, and be full ..read more