About 4 months ago we kicked off our 4th Annual CT HCPP, and I'm back with a final recap! Now that I've given out all of our bags, our project is pretty much at its end. Similar to last year, I handed out a majority of our bags at a local community kitchen. I'm still… Continue reading SUCCESS! 4th Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Tag: Friendship
Day 4: Time to go Home :(
Our last day has unfortunately come. Since we don't have to be at the airport until around 1 or so, we decided to take the opportunity to sleep in a little. This was great in theory, except the hotel we’re staying at is getting roof work done and all you could hear was banging. We… Continue reading Day 4: Time to go Home 🙁
Day 3: Cows do WHAT?!
Our last full day is already here 🙁 With a few things planned for today, we were up and at 'em around 10am. After stopping at Panera to pick up some breakfast, we were on our way to the NC State Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum! NC State owns this dairy farm where they have over… Continue reading Day 3: Cows do WHAT?!
Day 2: “This is so awesome”
It’s a brisk morning here in Raleigh at about 34 degrees. Although much better than Connecticut where it’s in the 20s, Izzy’s Floridian blood is freezing. We’re both wearing thermals, pants, long sleeves, and jackets. I also brought some headband ear warmers and gloves. First stop for today : breakfast. We found an Einstein’s Bagels… Continue reading Day 2: “This is so awesome”
Day 1: First Day Delays are Back
My 9th annual New Year, New Place trip is officially a go! 2024 is the year we go to Raleigh, North Carolina! If you’ve been following along these trips the last 9 years, especially in the beginning, you may know I have a history of bad first days. Or at least day 1s never going… Continue reading Day 1: First Day Delays are Back
Shelly & Coco are traveling again!
In case you missed it, Shelly and Coco have their next adventure planned! In just 2 months, on November 10th, they'll be visiting Arizona! If you don't know who Shelly and Coco are, they are the 2 main characters in my educational, traveling series the Adventures of Shelly and Coco. The two best friends travel… Continue reading Shelly & Coco are traveling again!
SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Almost 4 months since I announced the beginning of my 3rd Annual project, I am back with a final recap! If you've been following along for the last 3 years, you know we've done something a little different each time. The first year we gave some bags to those on the streets as well as… Continue reading SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
5 Years Already + Exciting News?!
Today officially marks the five year anniversary of my move from Florida to Connecticut! On one hand it feels like I just moved here, and on the other I feel like I've been here forever. While I did give a little six month and three year update, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading 5 Years Already + Exciting News?!
Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!
If you've been wondering why I haven't been giving many updates or sneak peaks on my newest release, Shelly Goes to Massachusetts, it's because my newsletter has been getting them! Anyone on my email list gets about 1 email a week and they've been including sneak peaks, giveaways, and updates. Be sure to join so… Continue reading Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!
Shelly’s Next Adventure Is…
I recently announced to my Instagram that Shelly, the young girl from two of my children's books, was going on her next adventure! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I published my first book Shelly Goes to Summer Camp in December 2020. Shelly goes to a sleepaway camp for the first time… Continue reading Shelly’s Next Adventure Is…