--> Sweet Sundays <--

Living in NEPA means I don't have a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's close to me. 

It's depressing. 

My bank account is a lot happier going to local markets & getting fresh produce but there's something so fun about going to whole foods, shopping around, & then getting take out.

A few Sundays (a billion Sundays ago), 

Teeds & I were in Delaware for a worship event 

and on Sunday we decided to run to Whole Foods before heading home. 

Running to Whole Foods turned into shopping & lunch with Taylor's brother and my girlfrannnd. 

I don't get to see my Victoria as often as I'd like so anytime i'm in town, you can bet she's by my side. 

We bothered the boys by gossiping about our lives & shopped around while they held our purses (boys are so useful)  

It's really hard living so far away from my best friends. 

I am thankful for sweet Sunday surprises & friendships that withstand the miles.

xo, Lynn Raye

-- Exploring PA -- Wapwallopen Peach Fest

This Saturday, I had a full tank of gas & an urge to explore. 

I contacted two of my close friends & had them meet at my place for an adventure. 

We drove to the Wapwallopen Peach Festival. 

(donut peaches)

It was 90 degrees & we got there when all the food was gone, but it was still so much fun.
The best part of the fest was the vendors! There were 50 vendors selling crafts and natural beauty supplies. I bought a healing spray, a natural lip balm, & handmade soap. I love visiting outdoor festivals & supporting local farms/crafters! I had a blast with my friends as we bit into fresh peaches and took goofy selfies.

After our peach adventure, we made our way to Bloomsburg to visit our friend Tristan & hit up the Salvation Army on Main Street. We enjoyed amazing coffee at The Fog & Flame and had the best conversations over burritos. Sometimes NEPA surprises me… This weekend was a good surprise.

xo, Lynn Raye

--when your little girl gets married & you ugly cry--

I have always felt super protective of Susan. Since the beginning of our friendship, I have always taken on the mother role when it comes to her. Offering up my two cents into her life and telling her what to do is my favorite. She has been my friend for over ten years & when she got married last week… I cried like a baby. Susan & Tom got married at Pomme in Radnor, PA. The venue was lovely, but Susan stole the show. I teared up as she walked down the aisle. I began to sniffle as her parents hugged her so tight she couldn't breathe. But when she stood before Tom with the biggest smile i've ever seen… I full on ugly cried. My little girl all grown up & so happy. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple to get married. I feel so blessed that I was able to share in Susan & Tom's special day.

xo, Lynn Raye

Exploring PA {Knoebels}

For as long as I've known Teeds, he's been talking about this place called "Knoebels". Knoebels is an amusement park located in Elysburg, PA. The park is free admission & is basically the best place on earth. I don't like to cheat on Disney World, but frankly… I can't afford him. Knoebels is like Disney's handsome mountain-man cousin. He's got that down-home feel & hanging with him won't leave you broke. So anyway, Teeds & I dragged my bestie Vicki so she could fall in love, too! 

Safe to say, she had a blast. 

Knoebels offers fun for every type of person. Vicki and Teeds love thrill rides, and they had over 15 to choose from. I'm set at a more slow pace so Daphne (my pooch) and I watched the musical numbers and toured Knoebels by train… yes you read that right, the park is dog friendly AND pets can ride the train! There were also a ton of food and drink options. The park has a number of sit down restaurants and food courts. There were even a few vegan options which made me quite happy! I munched on a black bean burger while Daphne ate a hot dog. 

Vicki's Favorite Rides:

1. Impluse (pictured above)

2. Phoenix 

Taylor's Favorite Rides:

1. Phoenix

2. Twister

Lynn's Favorite Rides:

1. Black Diamond

2. Pioneer Train

I think Knoebels is a hidden gem in pennsylvania and worth a visit!

xo, Lynn Raye

Doylestown, PA

My friend Alex & I were looking for a little adventure after a longgggg rehearsal. The two of us have had conflicting schedules and just wanted to spend the afternoon shopping, eating, & catching up. Her friendship is so important to me, and since I moved two hours away… I savor every moment with her. 

We decided to head to Doylestown, PA because we knew it would be a cool place to explore. Alex is GF/Vegetarian & I'm vegan, so finding a place to eat proved to be a bit of a challenge. We eventually stumbled upon Doc Bakers Farmulations on Main Street. All Raw, All Vegan, & All GF. We were pretty happy. We got juices, wraps, and a salad. The food was fresh, organic, and TASTY. We got to chat with the owner and his son about NEPA(where they used to live). It was such a positive place to be & ended up being the perfect ending to our day. 

If you're ever in Doylestown & need a healthy snack, Doc Bakers Farmulations is the place to go.

Your body & taste buds will thank you!

xo, Lynn Raye