Rhode Island

A lot of my friends have already heard my spiel about MEND but today I’m putting it here on the blog and shouting it to the people in the back. I LOVE THIS PLACE. This new series on the blog, Newport Highlights, will do just that- highlight locations in Newport I think deserve the attention. I’m starting with somewhere I spend a good majority of my time: the studio at MEND. Back in November I…

Every local knows that Newport is the place to be during the off-season. The weather might not be warm and the scenery might be a little grey but boy, is our little town cozy when there’s no one around. If the winter blues have you a bit down and you’re feeling the need for a pick-me-up, check out the following Newport Off-Season Specials catered perfectly to the local crowd. There’s plenty of ways to wine…

Earlier in the summer, we made plans for Ryan’s parents to come down to Newport for a weekend in September. Our hope was that the tourists would be gone but the weather would still be nice enough that we could bring them around to explore our little coastal hometown. While we were planning the things we wanted to do, I couldn’t help think that I had to share our weekend itinerary on here, for anyone…

Disclaimer: Aquidneck Island is a beautiful place to live, visit, and explore. However, before I begin breaking down the first part of my Local’s Guide, I would like you to consider reading this post I wrote. I feel that it is incredibly important to consider all aspects of wherever you happen to find yourself. It’s important to remember that while someone’s main concern may be choosing a dinner location or an activity to enjoy, someone else’s may…