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Surviving the Great WNY Wind Storm of 2017

(Image via Orleans Hub, credit to Nichole Brandie) When we moved to Western New York, we were positive we were in for a winter of real snow and a few blizzards. However, that’s not the weather event we will be talking about years from now. Rather, it will be about the Great

March 9, 2017

Our Life

Date Night: Celebrating 1 Year for Aro Bar de Tapas

Though returning to the classroom has put a limit on how many nights we can escape to the city during the work week, nothing could have prevented us from celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Aro Bar de Tapas, one of our favorite date spots in WNY. Last Wednesday, we sat down to

March 9, 2017

Medina, NY Our Life Things To Do/ News

For the Love of Medina

One of the many reasons we moved home last fall was the bright future we saw for our hometown. While change might not be coming fast enough for some, take it from someone who left and came back, Medina is a place worth noticing. We understand, Medina doesn’t have everything. And while

March 3, 2017

Our Life

Just What the Doctor Ordered

I have but a few brief moments before students appear at my door, but in the quiet moments before the beautiful chaos that is my day, I felt the need for a reflective and meditative minute when my keys could do the talking. I have been struggling the past week, fighting the

March 1, 2017

Date Night Food and Drink Western New York

Date Night Guest Post: The Steer, Buffalo NY

Happy Monday, all! So excited to be kicking off a series of guest posts from locals and bloggers alike who know what it means to date in WNY. We all have our favorites, but we love discovering new ideas from people who have been around the city for awhile and have their

February 27, 2017

#TBT Our Life Washington, DC/DMV Wedding Plans

TBT: Old Town, Alexandria Goodbye Photo Shoot with Joffoto

(All images are credited to Joffoto) It is hard to believe that we have already been in New York for over 6 months. With time, the missing has become easier and the acute pain of longing to walk down King Street in Old Town has become more of a dull ache. The

February 23, 2017

{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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