Monthly Favorites: February 2025

February was a bitter cold blur. I caught the flu that was flying around town and spent days in a foggy haze. Hot cups of lemon green tea were my lifeline — the steamy citrus warmth felt like a hug in a mug. Homemade heart-shaped décor also brightened the gloomy days and reminded me that spring wasn’t too far off.

Once I finally shook off the fog, I knew I needed to move my body — cue Dance Church in the mornings. There’s nothing like sweating it out to a good beat, even if my moves were more flail than finesse. I wrapped up the month on a sweet note, exploring local, women-owned businesses in Erie County as part of a Women'sHistory Month campaign I was working on. A cozy afternoon at Jade Winery with a glass of their Conrod was just what I needed. Chatting with the owners of Jade and their patrons left me feeling like I filled up my cup in more ways than wine... I mean one.