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NU Cafe – Organic coffee & a Healthy Lunch in Worcester!

NU Cafe (update: it’s now NU Kitchen) is a wonderful place to sip an organic coffee, refuel with a real smoothie after a workout, or enjoy a healthy nutrient packed lunch. According to their ...

Sundaes on Saturday Dessert Buffet at Four Season Boston

Update: The Bristol Lounge is unfortunately closed. Too bad – this was a gorgeous restaurant and the dessert buffet was extraordinary! Check out my guide to other fun attractions in downtown ...

Lincoln Woods State Park: A Rhode Island Gem

Lincoln Woods State Park is a beautiful Rhode Island state park located just a short drive from Providence (~20min). Summer activities include: hiking, jogging, fishing, picnicking, and swimming at ...

Summer Beach Spotlight: Horseneck Beach in Westport, Massachusetts

Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a large public beach located on Buzzards Bay in Southeastern Massachusetts. According to my sister who has lived in the region for many years, this popular beach ...

Blue Hills Reservation: A Beautiful Hiking Oasis Just Outside of Boston!

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7000 acre park located just a short drive away from Boston. During the summer months, it’s a popular choice for hiking, swimming, and mountain biking. Mike and I ...

La Scala: Excellent Authentic Italian in Randolph, Massachusetts

On the way home from Boston one day, Mike and I were searching for an Italian restaurant. One of the things we love about living here is that it is so easy to find good food all over, not just in ...

A Week of Fantastic Dining in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Update: Sadly, more than half of these restaurants are now closed. Please check out my New England complete guide for more great restaurants & fun things to do in the region. Mike and I spent ...

Aquidneck Lobster Bar in Newport, RI: Seafood & Scenic Views

Mike and I have been taking a lot of daytrips to beautiful Newport as it is such an easy drive from Fall River. I love all the little coastal towns we can visit so easily – it’s one of ...

Delicious Lunch in Randolph, MA: Rick’s Cafe

Update: This restaurant is closed. While my sisters were in town for a wedding, we headed out for a day of shopping in Braintree for the afternoon. We decided to randomly stop for lunch at ...

Espresso Italian Grille & Pub – Gloucester, MA

Update: This restaurant closed in November of 2015. However, I do recommend checking out the Crow’s Nest if you are a fan of The Perfect Storm! The cast actually hung out here during the ...