April Showers may bring May flowers but when you’re on the Island for the week of April school vacation, it’s good to know what some of your options are with the family. For many of us, this school break is one we stay home for. It’s not like February when the need to flee is real. Libraries – Books & More  A bonus is that...

Exploring the Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge on Martha’s Vineyard is an eco adventure unlike any other on the Vineyard. You’re on a barrier beach on Chappaquiddick that stretches out across hundreds of acres on the eastern shore of Chappy, where you discover incredible beaches, birds of all kinds, and other creations from Mother Natur...

When you meet Anne Zenker, you are immediately captivated by her energy. She is vibrant, funny, and passionate. Retiring from her job as a personal trainer (I bet she’s amazing) and a high school lacrosse coach in Summer of 2016, and now living on the Vineyard full time, Anne knew that she wanted to write a new chapter in her ...

Every once in a while you stumble on something life changing, like fresh bread from Beach Road Restaurant to go. No, but seriously, when you find good bread, you get it. In a world were bread can be considered an enemy, fresh baked, small batch bread made by a baker with love is like a gift. I had no idea that you could buy the bre...

It’s that time……..places are reawakening after their long Winter nap. This is a very exciting time for us Islanders who are definitely ready for more options. Also, it means that Summer is on its way, and I don’t know about you, but I could use some serious vitamin D along with venturing to these places. Oak Bluffs Red Cat Kit...

Imagine being a kid and Dairy Queen is one of your favorite places to get ice cream. Now, imagine owning your very own Dairy Queen as an adult, and that’s the dream that’s come true for Max Celeste. Though he bought the Dairy Queen in Edgartown in June of 2016, he spent the Summer working there with the previous owners, Tony and E...

Each Spring, the Lighthouse Grill at the Harbor View Hotel hosts a series of wine dinners. The series usually highlights a certain region of a country, with a collection of wine’s from that origin. Last month, my friend and Joanne and I were transported to Argentina. Did you know that Argentina is the world’s fifth largest pr...

It’s not everyday that you are surrounded by dozens of children cheering you on and yelling thank you. When it does happen, it’s pretty remarkable. I was able to experience this joy when we presented the fundraising check from Martha’s Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite for $41,000 to the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club. Seeing the...

When a friend suggested trying Aerial Yoga with her and a group of friends at the Yoga Barn in West Tisbury, my initial thoughts were heck no, I am no yoga guru. However, the more I thought about it, I thought why not. Pictures I have seen look very cool, and it’s always fun to try new things. The Yoga Barn offers Aerial Yoga...

With Spring coming, a lot of us are thinking about shedding our less than stellar Winter habits. Some are looking for something to kickstart or motivate them to be a little more healthy and work on feeling better. The days of craving comfort foods are coming to an end, and lighter food is on the menu, with the lighter days. I am a...