Category Archives: Upstate Living

10 Years in Our Home: A Decade of Love, Memories, and Renovation

It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since we embarked on the journey of transforming our 1839 farmhouse along the Hudson River into the cozy, memory-filled home it is today. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect on the countless hours, challenges, and joys that come with breathing life back into aContinue reading “10 Years in Our Home: A Decade of Love, Memories, and Renovation”

Tips for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

Watching a loved one suffer is never easy. Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases are debilitating for everyone involved. The mental and physical strain that such a diagnosis carries to the patient, their family, their friends, and their caretakers are insurmountable. To those family and friends that have been or are currently in my shoes youContinue reading “Tips for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s”

Fighting for #FairPay4HomeCare in New York State

Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases are debilitating for every party involved. Yet, outside of our own families and if lucky enough, paid caregivers, the support is limited. My own struggles with the disease have been two-fold, watching my paternal grandparents suffer for 10+ years and fall victim to this disease and currently supporting my maternalContinue reading “Fighting for #FairPay4HomeCare in New York State”

Life Along the Shores of the Hudson River

When we moved to a quaint hamlet in New York, we never imagined becoming part of such an amazing community and building such an amazing life! Our life here in New York has far exceeded our expectations and brought about new and exciting adventures. In the years prior to moving to New York, we wereContinue reading “Life Along the Shores of the Hudson River”

Pull-Apart Reubens

Pull-Apart Reubens Easy and delicious meal (with a twist) to throw together when you don’t feel like cooking. Ingredients : Loaf of Italian Bread (We Used a $1 loaf From Walmart) 1 Can of Sauerkraut 1 7oz Package of Pastrami A Few Slices of Cheese (We Used Pepper Jack) Thousand Island Dressing (To Your Taste)Continue reading “Pull-Apart Reubens”

Finding Balance – the Return of Upstate Vintage Living

It is crazy how time goes by! Although things have changed, the thing we know for sure is our community and our life along the Hudson River have remained the same (albeit a two-year global pandemic). It seems like just yesterday we moved into our River House, but in reality, this month marks 7 yearsContinue reading “Finding Balance – the Return of Upstate Vintage Living”