If you follow me on social media, you know I had surgery on November 12th. This might be new to my blog readers, who are used to recipes and travel guides, so if this isn't your kind of read, skip over it. We'll be talking about salpingectomy, the surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes and why I choose to get it done also known as my road to no kids ever! THIS IS NOT A RECIPE POST, you've been warned. But there aren't any gruesome photos, so fear not on that part.

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Happy Small Business Saturday! 'Tis the season to (if you can) spend your hard-earned cash by supporting small businesses that are trying to survive during a pandemic. Thus, I've created my top ten, made on Martha's Vineyard, foodie holiday gift guide. If you stock up on any of the items in this post, please let me know - your support to these small makers is huge to them. Every dollar spent goes towards their family, this community, and their passion. Every order helps their dreams come true. There are no affiliate links in the blog above either, and I don't get anything from sharing them. These are true love products - because I not only love the products, but the makers themselves are actual friends. Thank you for shopping this small business Saturday post!

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2020 has been a year and condiments made said year, a smidge better. Because drowning myself in passion fruit hot sauce and making mocktails with luxurious cherries is just what the doctor ordered, okay?! Here we go with Marnely's 2020 Condiment Holiday Gift Guide!

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Sleep is key for good health, and during these times, most of us are struggling to get a good night's sleep. Today, I'm sharing this "how to sleep better now " post in hopes that we can all get some well-deserved shuteye. This is not a sponsored post, they are tips and ideas that I have collected through the years and what's working from me currently. This is also not medical advice, so do your research.

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This Mother’s Day, support local Edgartown businesses by shopping this special gift guide we have put together with 12 gift ideas for mom! These twelve Martha’s Vineyard businesses are all locally-owned by community members that every day stroll the streets of Edgartown, wave and smile at everyone, and are deeply ingrained in our everyday life. Support them with a purchase and you’re not only supporting their business, but their families as well.

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It's December, also known as part of "flu season", but last time I checked there were only four seasons in the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter? Today, I'm sharing all about creating a holistic medicine cabinet in your own home, why these products work for us, and how you can avoid getting sick this season by boosting your immune system accordingly.

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It's May in New England and spring cleaning is here to stay - for the month at least! Today I'm sharing some Simple Spring Cleaning Switches that we've developed in our home, that are simple enough for you to bring into your own home, and that help the environment so much!

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Today on this edition of Beauty for Foodies, we are talking about a beauty brand that's inspired by "wise plants and wild hearts" - Kaliks Collective. Learn why their products are some of the best in the industry and how they perform in every day life!

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Today, I'm partnering up with Blueair, a company that believes that everyone has the right to breathe air as pure as nature intended. Let's talk about air purifiers, why it's important to have an air filter at home, and what are the health benefits to breathing clean air.

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