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Weekend Recap: Tourists in Our City

Scott and I had high hopes for June because we will be spending most of July apart. We posted our top 10 warm weather favorites and wallet friendly ideas, both of which we tried to conquer throughout the month. This weekend we were able to scratch several off the list, and we

June 30, 2014

DC Drinks Things to Do

Welcome to the Tiki Lounge – Bookalokal Event

Ok, so you see the word ‘bookalokal’ and if you are anything like I am you’re running “bookalooka” over and over in your head. And then you catch the actually spelling and the double k and things are starting to make sense. Book. A. Lokal. I’m an English teacher so I can

June 27, 2014

Our Life Things to Do

Happy Hour 2 – EPIC RECAP

I’ve been inspired. Rather, I should say we have been inspired. And not because of the places we eat (though WOW) or the places we go (again, WOW) but it all comes down to the people we meet. We have a major blog redesign coming soon, and part of that design will

June 27, 2014

Our Life Pups

Why Our Dog Can’t Walk: Part 2

(missed Part 1? Read it here...) The words “systemic lupus” and “fatal” hit me like a ton of bricks. In the past year I had been through an emotional ringer that was so big the only comfort I found daily was the constant affection of my 4 legged family. Miah and

June 26, 2014

#TBT Our Life

#TBT – From the pen of 11 yr old Scott

18 years ago, Scott asked me out to the Halloween Dance when we were in 6th grade. I was flooded with invitations (har, har) and so I felt it best to turn down any potential offers as not to succumb to favoritism (or relentless teasing). All of that aside, I remember Scott

June 26, 2014

Alexandria Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV

The Best Guacamole in Alexandria

Let’s face it – all things avocado have hit the US market in a big way and it seems around every corner there is another avocado inspired dish. But I have been obsessed for almost 9 years and the going gets better every day. I’ve been on a mission since arriving in

June 25, 2014

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

Date Night: Mythology, DC

Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

#MedinaStrong

Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

Because….Tacos.

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Hello, 2026.

Hello, 2026.

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