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One Month Down – Things We Have Learned Since Moving In

We have officially moved in, and have spent exactly ONE month since co-habitation commenced. We’ve done the arduous move-in process, unpacked a million boxes, and had to decide where things should go. Shockingly, in the 15 months we have dated, we’ve yet to have a real disagreement. And even more surprisingly, one

March 15, 2014

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3 Weeks to 30

In exactly 3 weeks, I will be entering a brand new decade. This isn’t earth shattering news, I know. Lots of people do it. People actually survive it. But in my fragile little universe, this is epic. I’ve been dreading this birthday since the day after I turned 21. At that point,

March 12, 2014

Lists Our Life

10 Reasons Why Living Together at 30 is Better Than at 20

After almost a month of living together, I can honestly say there are numerous pros to waiting to live with your significant other until age and wisdom are on your side. In no particular order, these are the top 10 reasons why we believe it’s much better at 30 than at 20…

March 11, 2014

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Lunch at Landini Brothers, Old Town Alexandria

“Of all things on the menu, the avocados are always perfect.” If Al wasn’t already paying attention to the bartender, that alone got her attention. For those of you unfamiliar with Landini Brothers, Inc. it’s an Italian restaurant located along King St. between Lee and Union St. With a short walk to

March 10, 2014

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Flying Fish: An Old Town Alexandria Speakeasy

“$2.37 for a California roll!?!” This is exactly what Al was repeating as we left Flying Fish Restaurant in Old Town, Alexandria on Friday night. Neither of us had actually ever been to this restaurant before, so we were looking for a new place to grab a cocktail. Flying Fish met all

March 5, 2014

Date Night Dating Our Life Things to Do Wine

Date Night IN: Wine and Cheese

From our first date when Al and I came back to a bottle of 2006 Octagon from Barboursville Vineyards, to the first trip I took to Syracuse to visit her and we had a plate of cheese and crackers, we’ve always loved wine and cheese nights. Because last week was the annual

March 4, 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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