The quest to remove a dried blood stain from the knee of my jeans. Table of Contents: Recently, while I was out and about running errands, I didn’t realize that a wound on my knee had opened back up and got blood on my jeans.…
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Photo Journal: A Winter Beach Walk
A photo journal of the coastal landscape in January in the Northeast. January brought numerous snowstorms, and I couldn’t keep myself from taking a winter beach walk despite how cold it was. Blanketed in snow, the beach is peaceful and also mysterious. It felt so…
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5 Reasons Why LVP Is the Perfect Flooring for a Beach House (And Why I’m Glad We Have It)
While I’ve always favored hardwood floors, my experience living with LVP has convinced me that it’s the ideal choice for a beach house. Table of Contents: If you’re debating between the classic charm of hardwood flooring and the practicality of luxury vinyl plank (LVP), this…
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Winter Nails Guide: The Best Winter Nail Polish Colors
Embrace the frost with these cool winter nail colors. Table of Contents: While I’m not the biggest fan of the cold, I can’t deny there’s something magical about winter. The coziness of a chunky knit sweater, the comforting warmth of a steaming cup of hot…
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Where to Buy UPF Clothing So You Can Stay Protected While Having Fun in the Sun
The best brands and stores for UPF clothing and apparel. Table of Contents: If you’re going to be spending time outside in the sun, whether at the beach or working in your garden, it’s a good idea to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet…
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How to Make the Most of Winter When You’re a Summer Person
Tips for how to enjoy the winter season when you wish you were sitting on the beach. Table of Contents: For those of us who love summer, who absolutely live for it, the start of winter can feel depressing, with summer seeming incredibly far away.…
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What Is Beachcombing, and Why Do People Like It?
Photo © Stars & Anchor An introduction to the world of beachcombing. Table of Contents: I’ve lived in coastal areas all of my life, so I’ve been beachcombing practically since I could walk. It’s always been one of my favorite activities. Here I’m answering some…
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Best of Beachcombing: My Favorite Shells, Sea Glass, and Beach Pottery Finds in 2024
A photo journal of my favorite beach finds in 2024. Yesterday I shared the strangest things I found while beachcombing in 2024, and today I thought it would be fun to share my favorite beachcombing finds of 2024. This includes my favorite shells, sea glass,…
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Beach Photography: The Strangest Things I Found Beachcombing in 2024
A photo journal of unusual found objects on the beach. I live in walking distance to the beach, so I’ve spent countless days this year walking along the shoreline beachcombing, meaning I look for interesting shells, sea glass, driftwood, and other items along the water’s…