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24 Hours in Newport, Rhode Island

September 26, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to do a mini tour of New England. If you follow along on Instagram, you probably saw some of the tourist attractions we hit. It was a whirlwind 5 days with 10 states visited! We were heading to a wedding in Boston and decided to take advantage of the sightseeing opportunities since we haven’t had the chance to explore much of New England. Our first stop on our tour was Newport, Rhode Island. It was a quick stop (just about 24 hours!) but we packed a lot into our time there. Here is my travel guide for Newport, Rhode Island: 24 Hours in Newport!

The Best Summer Rosé Under $30

August 8, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Thursday, friends! Although summer is winding down, there is still time to enjoy all that the warmer months have to offer. And that includes rosé! Today, Richard and I are sharing the best summer rosé under $30.Read More

Horseback Riding in Virginia Wine Country

June 24, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Last week, while my aunt was visiting from Ohio, my mom, aunt and I headed to central Virginia for wine tastings and horseback riding. The beautiful sights of Virginia wine country are a must-see the next time you are in the state. And what better way to explore some of Virginia’s best wineries than by horseback!

Weekend in Virginia Wine Country

February 22, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

Last weekend, we headed to central Virginia, Charlottesville to be exact, to spend some time in the heart of Virginia wine country. We have been to “suburbs” of Charlottesville before, but never made it to Charlottesville proper until this trip. Richard and I love to visit wineries in Northern Virginia closer to our home, but we were anxious to try more of central Virginia’s wineries. We packed up the car and headed south for President’s Day weekend to explore a new area of our state, with Ella in tow, for a warm but overcast and rainy weekend in Virginia wine country.