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Slow discoveries, near and far…

Notes on slow, cozy living. From food, to fashion and just overall -intentional living.

Here you’ll find my guides to understated living and travel, from Brooklyn & beyond.

New York, beyond the City

Yarn, Farms & Indie Gems in the Catskills

Only 2 hours away from Brooklyn, I found some of the coziest towns. Guided initially by the Ulster Country Fiber & Cider tour, and then secondly by my desire to discover the artsy, local shops passed along that way…

Gym Time, Run Time, What Time? My Time…
Monica Marie Monica Marie

Gym Time, Run Time, What Time? My Time…

My first order of 0-Trimester was to get on a schedule. 8 hrs of Sleep, 5:30am wake up, 1 hour of movement. lifting three days a week: compound lifts & accessory work. Running three days a week. My goal: strengthening muscles, improving bone density and physical endurance all while listening to my body. The progress has been sloowwww, but what results have I actually seen?

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0 Trimester, Zero time to waste
Monica Marie Monica Marie

0 Trimester, Zero time to waste

0 Trimester is the 3-6 month pre-conception window before trying to conceive. This isn’t your typical prenatal vitamin recommendation discussion. It’s a deep dive into increasing fertility and optimizing health using holistic lifestyle and bio-hacking habits. I’ve been having a hard time finding resources, because most of the little research about women’s reproductive health is catered to after the women is already pregnant. So I’ve been doing the research myself and sharing my journey. This is my personal journey, not a doctor or licensed. Just a girl in her mid-30’s getting ready to be a mommy, Godwilling.

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Guide to Yarn, Farms and Shopping Local Update NY
Monica Marie Monica Marie

Guide to Yarn, Farms and Shopping Local Update NY

Spend a cozy day with me exploring the Catskills along the Ulster County Fiber & Cider Trail.

We’re visiting yarn shops, stopping by local sheep farms, and discovering some of the area’s most unique gems along the way. While I set out to follow the fiber trail, I couldn’t help but derail in these cozy Catskills towns, popping into specialty shops that caught my eye.

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Home AWAY from Home
Monica Marie Monica Marie

Home AWAY from Home

Wait, you’ve never left the country?

Is it possible to have enriched travel experiences in your own backyard. I think so. In fact, it’s my preferred way to travel. I like to visit new places and feel at home -not like a tourist.

Let’s talk about it…

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Puerto Rico, beyond San Juan

There’s so much more to Puerto Rico than Old San Juan. Actually, some of the best beaches are located on the west of the island. This is your guide to Puerto Rico, where to go, what to do, and how to fully embrace Puerto Rican Culture.