Posts Categorized: Summer

Kayaking on the East River

Ever since I moved to Brooklyn, I’ve been looking forward to going kayaking on the East River. Over the long weekend, I finally did it! It was slightly risky to bring my iPhone out on the water with me, but I couldn’t resist since I knew how incredible the views would be. That said, every… Read more »

Strawberry basil lemonade

For anyone who spent the past weekend in New York, you know: It has been hot in the city. Ice cream is usually the best cure for climbing temps, but this weekend, I discovered an even better antidote: Strawberry basil lemonade. I was in Brooklyn Bridge Park when I found it, made fresh by a… Read more »

Best beaches in New York

What is your favorite beach spot in New York? With summer fast approaching—and the hot, hot weather, too—I want to map out a few sandy destinations well in advance. I’ve been to Montauk, the North Fork and all the way to Long Branch in New Jersey (they’re all gorgeous!), but I’m looking for something that’s… Read more »

Planning a road trip

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is approaching fast, Matt and I have been vacation plotting. We’re toying with the idea of a road trip to Savannah, Georgia or to the Outer Banks in North Carolina this summer. Yes, it would be much quicker to fly, but a road trip seems fun. Neither of us have… Read more »

The weekend is here!

Happy weekend dear readers! This one’s an exciting one for me: I’m celebrating a pretty big birthday. For those of you who are long-time readers of this blog, you know what number this one is. (Shhhh…) 😉 What do you have planned for the long weekend? The fact that it’s already Labor Day is beyond… Read more »