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August 15, 2024

Exploring the Finger Lakes: Honeoye, CANANDAIGUA, AND Keuka Lakes

After day one of exploring the Finger Lakes, we continued to a few more. On this particular day, I was excited because we would visit a new town and venture into wine country. Here are the lakes from day two of our adventure: HONEOYE LAKE Honeoye Lake is the shallowest of the Finger Lakes, at about 30 feet at its deepest point, and covers 1772 acres. Its designated beach area is loc[...]

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August 5, 2024

EXPLORING THE FINGER LAKES: CONESUS, HEMLOCK, & CANADICE LAKEs

Conesus Lake, the westernmost of New York's eleven Finger Lakes, is also one of the shallower of the Finger Lakes, averaging a depth of 38 feet and a maximum of 66 feet. It has a surface area of 3,240 acres or over five square miles. Because of its shallower waters, the late tends to freeze on colder winters, making it a fun spot for ice fishing, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Hemlock[...]

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North America, Travel
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July 31, 2024

7 Summer Things to Do in Finger Lakes Wine Country with Kids

Summer in Finger Lakes Wine Country with kids in tow.

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North America, Travel
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July 31, 2024

Summers in Lake George: Unplugged

I needed to unplug and be with my family. My oldest wasn't able to join us, so in a way, the pictures in this series, which I call "Unplugged," aren't complete. However, they still captured the perfection of what happens when we have no other distractions and nothing else to do but be together. We started our morning early after a night in a cabin in front of Arbutus Pond in the Adirondac[...]

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February 2, 2024

Romantic Days of Winter in Skaneateles, Finger Lakes, NY

A low-key, romantic winter escape in the Finger Lakes, NY.

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December 20, 2023

Holidays in Edinburgh, Scotland

It had been so long since my last visit to Scotland, and since then I couldn't wait to return. 10 years, an upcoming birthday, and a few airline mileage points to make use of and here I was, even if just for a week. I did not have nearly enough days to enjoy everything the holidays in Edinburgh have to offer (I left too early to enjoy the Castle of Light and Hogmanay), but stayed long eno[...]

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December 2, 2023

Winter Holiday In The Finger Lakes

The magical sights and bliss of the holidays aren't in the big city. They in the countryside of the Finger Lakes, NY.

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September 23, 2023

Favorite Apple & Pumpkin Picking Spots in NY & NJ

'Tis the season for apple and pumpkin picking! Are you as giddy as we are yet? I wanted to list all of the orchards and farms that we have discovered over the years, places that have been the most fun, the most kid-friendly, and which have helped to create a beautiful experience for us. Some are in NY, some are in NJ. Except for Pumpkinville in Toano, VA, which we came across on a weekend[...]

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October 1, 2022

Picturesque Drives in Finger Lakes, NY

A list of some of the most scenic drives in Finger Lakes, NY.

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August 2, 2022

Life in the Finger Lakes

This month marks one year since moving to the Finger Lakes! Here is what we've been up to!

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Bucket list coffee shop: @mercurycoffeeco 🤎 Fr Bucket list coffee shop: @mercurycoffeeco 🤎

From a mobile coffee cart that started in March of 2024 to a brick and mortar that opened in the cool Rochester neighborhood of South Wedge in June 2025, this sweet little shop is serving up cool vibes and delicious coffee. 

Was it my third cup of coffee of the morning? Yes. Was it worth it? A million percent. 

Go give them some love. 🫶🏾☕️

#rochesterny #fingerlakes #coffeetiktok #coffeelover @visitrochester
Two things easily sooth my soul: coffee and books. Two things easily sooth my soul: coffee and books. And this afternoon was for books. Enter this cool bookstore find in Pittsford, NY: @bookculturepittsford. New for me, but this gem has been a part of the Pittsford community since December of 2021, with another location in NYC on 112th and Broadway. (Founded as Labyrinth Books in 1997).

It looks small on the outside, but it’s a massive space taking up two shops, and a garage in the back dedicated to kids’ books and gifts.

Honestly, they have such a diverse collection I am surprised I only walked away with three books. Could have easily done more damage. 

Pittsford itself is a pretty area outside of the city of Rochester and a short drive from the same, with tons to do including enjoying a bike ride on the trail along the Erie Canal (or take a cruise!), shopping in cute stores, and dining in quaint locally owned eateries. A very sweet experience. 

Add this shop to your book lover’s must see. 

#rochesterny #pittsfordny #fingerlakes #booklovers #bookshops @visitrochester
Just a video of two sleepy coffee lovers hitting u Just a video of two sleepy coffee lovers hitting up one of their favorite coffee spots in ROC, @uglyduckcoffee. Never disappoints. 🫶🏾

#rochesterny #coffeelover #coffeeshop #fingerlakes
I am on a photography assignment this week in Roch I am on a photography assignment this week in Rochester and what I love about this whole area is that no matter how often I am here, for work or leisure, I am always left impressed and in love. Here’s little gem from today (so far). Come on a stroll with me along Devils Bathtub in Mendon Pond Park. 

#mendonny #naturelover #trail @visitrochester
Moment of zen. I love the ocasional walk in the ra Moment of zen. I love the ocasional walk in the rain. Something so calming about it. ❤️

#fingerlakes #momentofzen
Today is the day we drop off our youngest, @liamca Today is the day we drop off our youngest, @liamcain._, at college. While it is an exciting period of change for all of us, it feels surreal. There was a time this moment felt so, so far away….and yet, now, it feels like it came so quickly. And  while I am thrilled for him, and for us, I am also sad. So much to process. 

Wishing my “baby” boy all the luck. ❤️

#collegedropoff #freshmanyear #college

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