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Date Night: Overwood, Old Town Alexandria

I’m a lucky lady – for many reasons, obviously, but mostly because Scott is the kind of guy who is determined to sweep you off your feet and never put you down. Which includes whisking me off for a date on a random Thursday night. This week was cold and snowy, and

January 25, 2014

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Mai Thai Old Town Alexandria

We recently made our way to Mai Thai, at the end of King St in Old Town, Alexandria. We certainly frequent many of the bars and restaurants in the area, and this has been on the list for some time. So when a friend was celebrating his birthday dinner there before the

January 24, 2014

Our Life Pups

Lady and the Tramp (aka – how I ended up a dog Mom)

That’s not entirely true – Ivan is not a tramp and Miah is not purebred puppy magic. But the two are thick as thieves, and they’re all mine. It’s been awhile on this blog that we have referred to the two of them, and because much of our life right now consists

January 23, 2014

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Snow Day

Last year when Scott and I started dating, and as things progressed and we knew I would be moving to the area, we talked about how much fun it would be to get snowed in together. Yesterday, we had that chance. Though it didn’t start snowing until late morning, it started and

January 22, 2014

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When the Cat’s Away…

This mouse is gonna sleep. Scott is away for work in NYC for the next few days, and while I already miss him, I’m admittedly using this as an excuse to be beyond lazy. I got home from work today and took to my bed (after walking the kiddos) and slept well

January 17, 2014

Our Life Pups

The Next Step…

Now that Scott and I have been dating over a year (and January is full of little “anniversary” moments that we like to celebrate along the way – ie., first bowl of guac together, etc.) and spend more time together than apart, we think its safe to assume that by March 1st

January 14, 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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