Though we may not have as many restaurants open, and there are no Target stores to get lost in for hours, we definitely have ways to have a little fun and enjoy a little retail therapy.  No ferry reservations required! Enjoying shopping in the comfort of your friend's home Martha’s Vineyard has a vibrant year round c...

What started as a light dusting early Saturday morning, turned into a real snow event on Martha’s Vineyard. By the time the snow started to dwindle away to flurries at around 5 p.m., the Island had been hammered by eight to nine inches of heavy, wet snow. What’s that expression about the weather in New England? Take a loo...

The first real snow of 2012 has landed and slammed into Martha’s Vineyard. By early afternoon, four to five inches of heavy, wet snow had fallen around various parts of the Island. This series of snow shots all taken at about the four inch mark. Seven hours into the snowstorm has found most people hunkering down at home and ma...

Every Sunday I look forward to going out to breakfast with my family.  It’s been a tradition that started in 2009 when I was pregnant with my first child.  I had to have pancakes on Sunday no matter what, and it’s been a tradition that we’ve carried on.  During the Winter months, I have some favorites that are on rot...

Whether you live on Martha’s Vineyard, own a second home here, or will be renting a vacation home this summer, tomorrow is the day advance car ferry reservations to the Vineyard go on sale. And prime summer travel times go quickly, so it’s a good idea to get ready. The Steamship Authority begins taking online car ferry re...

We’ve survived the first half of January!  A much deserved long weekend is finally here. With the three-day holiday, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy time on Martha’s Vineyard and the celebrate the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oscar Worthy Le Havre Movie Poster Feeling the Oscar Buzz a little earl...

We’re now in the second week of the 2012. I can’t help but wonder how people are doing with their New Year’s resolutions. I still see lots of people at the gym, including a lot of new people but I wonder how many people are working on strengthening their minds in addition to their bodies. You can say you’re reading more, perha...

Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Reservations Alert – Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow. If you plan to bring a car with you for your Martha’s Vineyard Vacation rental this Summer, listen up! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 5 AM, Tuesday, January 22nd. Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Reservations – Essential For Cars If you’re traveling as a p...

So many people think that the Island falls into a deep hibernation once the holidays are over, but that is not true.  Granted it gets a little more quiet, but there are still lots of things to keep us from being house-bound during these chilly months.  One reason to get out is the promise of a delicious burger and fries a...

A New Year’s Commitment With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us, it’s time to think about the upcoming New Year. It’s funny how thoughts of exercising more or being organinzed start to creep into my mind.  Oh how those New Year’s resolutions give us hope of being better individuals.  However, this year I am g...