Wednesday Evening on the Esplanade with Boston Landmarks Orchestra

No Wednesday night plans? My recommendation is to spend a summer evening listening to the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at the Hatch Shell. A frugalista at heart, I’m always looking for an inexpensive date night, and I think I’ve found one of my favorites! After stocking up on a mish- mash of hors d’oeuvres from Trader Joe’s … More Wednesday Evening on the Esplanade with Boston Landmarks Orchestra

Hydrangea in Bloom

Just when I start to feel down that the peonies have passed, the hydrangea bushes burst into bloom. It seems appropriate that they’re at they’re most vibrant during the Fourth of July holiday. In my parents’ yard there are 3 bushes in purples and blues surrounding our patio and a bright pink plant out in … More Hydrangea in Bloom