https://www.jessannkirby.com A New England based lifestyle blog written and curated by Jess Ann Kirby. JessAnnKirby.com is a place to foster connection, creativity, and meaningful conversation. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:25:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://www.jessannkirby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-L2a_sZCe-600x600.png https://www.jessannkirby.com 32 32 https://www.jessannkirby.com/best-beaches-in-rhode-island/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/best-beaches-in-rhode-island/#comments Wed, 25 May 2022 15:39:11 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43746 Summer is coming and Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off of beach season. There’s a good reason Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State. The state is only 37 miles wide and 48 miles long but its…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/best-beaches-in-rhode-island/feed/ 2 https://www.jessannkirby.com/things-to-do-with-kids-in-newport-ri/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/things-to-do-with-kids-in-newport-ri/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:58:56 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43180 Growing up in Newport, Rhode Island as a kid I have many fond memories of summer beach days with my cousins, pond skating in the winter and exploring nature trails in the fall at Norman Bird Sanctuary. The island is…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/things-to-do-with-kids-in-newport-ri/feed/ 0 https://www.jessannkirby.com/7-great-places-brunch-rhode-island/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/7-great-places-brunch-rhode-island/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:41:41 +0000 http://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=16821 As spring (and summer) approaches so does the season of dining al fresco and of course brunch. What better way to celebrate warmer weather than with a relaxed meal outdoors sipping on fun drinks and enjoying good food. Whatever the…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/7-great-places-brunch-rhode-island/feed/ 14 https://www.jessannkirby.com/new-england-winter-getaways/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/new-england-winter-getaways/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=40862 What is more idyllic than a New England winter getaway? Straight out of a lifetime movie– your adventure may entail skiing the slopes, window shopping in small towns, or sipping a hot toddy by the fireside of a rustic B&B.…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/new-england-winter-getaways/feed/ 4 https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-newport-guide-is-live/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-newport-guide-is-live/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:23:13 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=39735 Welcome to the Newport Guide The Newport Guide is here, and I promise this is the last thing I am launching this year, lol. This has been in the works for a while, and I am thrilled to finally share…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-newport-guide-is-live/feed/ 2 https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-takeout-in-rhode-island/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-takeout-in-rhode-island/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=36461 Some days you just don’t want to cook. Early on in parenthood, that was MOST days for us. Whether you’re exhausted, had a long day, don’t feel like going to the grocery store or want to support local restaurants, sometimes…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-takeout-in-rhode-island/feed/ 15 https://www.jessannkirby.com/my-favorite-places-to-see-fall-foliage-in-new-england/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/my-favorite-places-to-see-fall-foliage-in-new-england/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=28717 I figured the best way to kick off the first day of fall would be with lots of foliage. While the fall season doesn’t last long (enough), it is spectacular and there are so many amazing places to see fall…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/my-favorite-places-to-see-fall-foliage-in-new-england/feed/ 7 https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-providence-restaurants/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-providence-restaurants/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:50:50 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=28543 I moved to Rhode Island a little over five years ago from New York City. While there were plenty of other reasons for culture shock, in my small coastal town there seemed to be a gaping hole where the NYC food scene used to be. Enter Providence. Since I'm not a local, the twenty-five-minute drive doesn't phase me, and to be honest, this little city gives me the hustle and bustle I need from time to time. As an added bonus, over the last few years, I've completely fallen in love with their restaurants. Way more laid back than NYC, it's not impossible to get reservations and the service always feels enthusiastic and personal. Locals, here are some spots you should absolutely check out and for Rhode Island visitors, definitely don't miss out on what Providence has to offer: ]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-providence-restaurants/feed/ 6 https://www.jessannkirby.com/what-to-pack-for-a-summer-trip-to-newport/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/what-to-pack-for-a-summer-trip-to-newport/#comments Thu, 30 May 2019 13:44:11 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=26797 ]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/what-to-pack-for-a-summer-trip-to-newport/feed/ 10 https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-providence-for-the-holidays/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-providence-for-the-holidays/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:56:43 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=24171 As a native Rhode Islander, calling Providence ‘home’ my entire life means that this time of year, I find it particularly exciting to go back and enjoy the holiday cheer.]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-providence-for-the-holidays/feed/ 9