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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

Our Life

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.

Holiday Card 2016

All I can ever think about when hearing the term “holiday card” is the Friends episode where Ross and Mona debate sending out one of their own. Are we really there? Well, we’ve said I love you. And Scott kind of already asked me to marry him. And I guess we are

The 10 Reasons I Love Winter

Happy First Day of Winter!! Though I haven’t been penning posts for almost 3 months while Al has done it all, its time to make a comeback, and this was the perfect way to do it. Cold, snow, shoveling: for some these might sound like awful things, but for me they are

Custom Canvas Holiday Giveaway!

We thought that if you hadn’t already felt the love for our beautiful canvas calligraphy (we waxed poetic here and here) we could give you one more opportunity to get your very own! Riza, from MommyinPink has been so sweet to offer one of our readers their own custom wall art –

Holidate: It’s a Wonderful Life (and a few truths as well)

I’m going on the record: It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Christmas movie. And perhaps more than that, it’s one of my favorite movies, period. I’m sad this year. In fact, if you’ll permit me, I’m unbelievably sad this year. The holidays are so bittersweet, and the older I get the

7 Holiday Tips for the Dating Couple

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – except if you are in a new relationship. For whatever reason, the holidays come with expectations and excitement that can send a new romance into a tailspin. Take it from us, as we’ve experienced every possible hiccup over the last 4 years. Here