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As the World Burns

I made it a personal vow to keep away from the news for the last two months.
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As the World Burns
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Farewell, '24

Is it obvious yet what I've resolved in 2025? Before I could even sit and write, I
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Farewell, '24
Food and Drink, Medina, NY

Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

As August wanes and autumn begins to descend on our little corner of WNY, we find ourselves
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Food and Drink, Medina, NY

Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

 Our house with a fresh blanket of snow during the Christmas Holiday season in Medina, NY. Western New York has some of the most beautiful winters.
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Christmas in July? I'll pass this time.

Whether it's December or July, my love of celebrating Christmas runs deep. Outdoor lights, trees, cookies, music,
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Christmas in July? I'll pass this time.
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Wedding Planning: The 27 Day Itch

No, really. I seriously itch.   And though I wish I could blame the itch on my nerves, instead I’m blaming it on the rash of poison ivy that has taken hold of my hands and face and throwing my wedding anxiety into overdrive.  Cuz dude, a bride looks bomb with ivy blisters. 
July 24, 2017
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Niagara Wine Trail

Winery Date: Eveningside Vineyards

While their neighbors might be larger, in a small red barn at the end of short driveway is a winery everyone must try.  Located in the heart of the Niagara Wine Region,  Eveningside Vineyards was the highlight of our recent wine trip.  This didn’t represent our first visit, but thanks to another area
July 24, 2017
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Food and Drink Western New York

Date Night: Casa Azul

Never have Scott and I been more in need of date nights than we are right now. Between closing on the house and prepping the property to host our wedding soirée next month, we’ve been spending every waking moment up to our foreheads in lawn equipment and gardening tools. Not to mention,
July 18, 2017
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Medina, NY Our Life

Why Moving Home to Medina Sucked

I hate using the word “suck” – and sadly, that was the only word I could think of last night on the car ride home after a deep and psychoanalytical conversation with our dear friend. Not exactly the type of light dinner chat typical of a meal between friends, but he asked
July 13, 2017
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In a (NYC) Minute…

Happy Monday, all! This past week has found us in the middle of whirlwind travel, wedding appointments and planning, job interviewing, and so much work on the farm we can barely see straight. But fortunately we had a chance to leave all of the crazy behind for a quick 24 hours in
July 10, 2017
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