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. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:06:50 +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/the-best-things-to-do-in-newport-ri/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-newport-ri/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=44198 There’s so much to love about Newport, Rhode Island, and I’m not just saying that because I grew up here. It’s a town with a rich history, miles of scenic coastline, charming shops, opulent mansions and so much more. Newport…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-newport-ri/feed/ 1 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/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/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/newport-ri-travel-guide-is-here/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/newport-ri-travel-guide-is-here/#comments Thu, 31 May 2018 12:47:13 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=21908 There’s a lot of Newport, RI travel guides out there, many that will say things like “An Insider’s Guide to Newport, RI” or “A Local’s Guide to Newport.” But none of them are actually written by a local (that I’ve…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/newport-ri-travel-guide-is-here/feed/ 15 https://www.jessannkirby.com/what-to-do-in-newport-for-the-holidays/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/what-to-do-in-newport-for-the-holidays/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=20058 ]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/what-to-do-in-newport-for-the-holidays/feed/ 3 https://www.jessannkirby.com/where-eat-oysters-rhode-island/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/where-eat-oysters-rhode-island/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:00:53 +0000 http://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=17408 Oysters are a delicacy here in New England—here's where to find the best. ]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/where-eat-oysters-rhode-island/feed/ 9 https://www.jessannkirby.com/3-hidden-gems-newport-visit-vince-camuto/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/3-hidden-gems-newport-visit-vince-camuto/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:00:15 +0000 http://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=16288 My three favorite hidden gems to visit in Newport.]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/3-hidden-gems-newport-visit-vince-camuto/feed/ 18 https://www.jessannkirby.com/girls-weekend-getaway-newport/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/girls-weekend-getaway-newport/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2016 11:00:00 +0000 http://proseccoandplaid.com/?p=13369 Getting away with the girls is good for your soul—and your sanity. Laughing till your stomach hurts, finishing each other’s sentences and indulging in a few too many margaritas are only a few of the advantages to taking a trip with your…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/girls-weekend-getaway-newport/feed/ 4