Category: travel
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Prep for Summer
The official first day of summer is Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The unofficial start to summer is Memorial Day weekend. It’s not too early to prepare for warmer temperatures and summer activities. Health and Beauty Sunscreens: Checking your sunscreen collection is crucial to preparing for the sunny summer days. Of course, you should be using…
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Stop and Smell the Flowers
“April showers bring May flowers.” Take some time to see and smell the beautiful spring flowers. There are many ways to appreciate spring and summer flowers. You can go for a short walk to explore local flowers or plan a day to visit a location known for its flower collection. I enjoy exploring gardens and…
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Newport, RI: off-season
Living in Boston, MA, allows me to take fun road trips all over New England. I don’t take advantage of this fact very often. This past week I traveled to Newport, RI. I was meeting some college alum to attend a basketball game at the University of Rhode Island. It was a chance to take…
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Take a Hike
Why Hike: The great outdoors is fun to explore. You are wandering on trails among the trees, plants, and wildlife, while taking in the beauty of nature. You could come across waterfalls and babbling brooks. Does this sound nice to you? If so, hiking might be a great activity to try (or get back into).…
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Practicing Yoga and the Yoga Retreat
Practicing Yoga I started a regular yoga practice about ten years ago. I found an instructor I liked, and I enjoyed my weekly classes. At the time, I was running a few times a week and going to Barre classes at Exhale. Yoga was an excellent addition to my fitness routine. I had practiced yoga…