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33 Years Young: Scott’s Birthday Recap

Well guys, I pulled it off – I successfully surprised Scott with an entire birthday evening that he never saw coming. Last Thursday Scott turned 33, and I prepared what I hope was a memorable birthday celebration for the books. Now what makes me sad is this: I spent the whole day

December 8, 2016

Dating Our Life Things To Do/ News Travel

A Romantic “Staycation” in Buffalo, NY: Part 3

(Read Part 1 and Part 2…) After an incredible night, we woke up in our beautiful, historic room at the Inn Buffalo before enjoying an exquisite breakfast prepared by Ellen and Joe – parfait station, homemade scones, an egg and spinach scramble, and crispy bacon. I forgot to ask whether I could

December 7, 2016

Adult Beverages Food and Drink Niagara Wine Trail Western New York

9 Places in WNY to Celebrate with a Drink

Scott and I love our cocktails and wine, it’s true. But what we love more is that our new scene in NY is full of fabulous haunts for craft libations. From Buffalo to Rochester and every little town in between, you can find a beverage that will please your palette. So in

December 5, 2016

Our Life Things To Do/ News Travel Western New York

A Romantic Staycation “INN Buffalo”, NY: Part 2

(Missed Part 1? You can read that here) After we finished our tour of the Albright-Knox and the Birchfield Penney Art Center, we found ourselves in the heart of Elmwood Village to check into our accommodations for the evening at Inn Buffalo. Though we are inclined to label this historic neighborhood gem

December 5, 2016

Our Life

Happy Birthday, Scott!! (and ones you DIDN’T see…)

Early this morning, at approximately 12:00 AM – I leaned over and wished my guy a happy birthday. Well, I cheated. I watched my clock for two full minutes before December 1st arrived officially, making Scott 33 years old. Last year, I listed 32 reasons that this man lights up my life.

December 1, 2016

Farm Life Medina, NY Our Life

I Went to the Farm Because I Wished to Live Deliberately

Atleast once a day for the past 3 years, I have spoken aloud the words that were born from Thoreau, but seem to apply to every situation in which I find myself: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.” Live deliberately. I’m not sure which is the more

November 30, 2016

{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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