I am definitely more of a morning person but trying even harder these days to wake up earlier so that I can get my day started off on the right foot and be relaxed throughout the day. While not every morning goes this smoothly – these 5 things are what put me in the right mindset and keep me energized throughout the day. I typically begin my day by rolling out of bed around 6:30 am and walking (or dragging) our English Bulldog for a walk (he is not a morning guy). And while there are days when I go...

As New-Englanders we know summer is the BEST time to be in Maine - eating lobster rolls galore, cool nights watching sunsets from a boat and just being outdoors as much as possible before we have to wear 5 layers just to walk outside. It also means this is the time to explore our favorite places with the best beaches, hiking, boating and overall outdoor escape.  While it is tough to narrow these down to only a few places, we have pulled together our favorite spots to spend a few days soaking up Maine summer.  BAR HARBOR, MAINE: If you...