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Friday Minutes: Articles we read while packing for Western New York

What a week! Packing officially began last weekend and our apartment quickly became dominated by boxes. Though we escaped for an incredible happy hour at Carmine’s (thanks Jill Collins!!) and for a DC date night, most of the time was spent emptying closets. Though it has been a flurry of activity, we

August 12, 2016

Our Life

“The Last”…

Last night, I sat in the car and cried. Scott and I had just returned from our “last” DC date night, and I was already overwhelmed, exhausted and emotionally fragile. Our evening was everything we wanted it to be, but as we pulled into the garage and the night was over, all

August 12, 2016

Medina, NY Our Life

The 8 Reasons We Can’t Wait to Move Home to Medina, NY

This morning on the phone with my Mom, she complained bitterly of the heatwave that has enveloped our little hometown of Medina, NY, and how dreadful life is without AC. But I assured her that in no time at all, we will be putting on our Carhartts and trudging through feet of

August 11, 2016

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Pup-date: Reserved Barking (and Photo Contest!)

If you’ve spent any time around these parts, you know that the true master of the house is Ivan. I come up short in second place, and Scott falls to third. When Miah was still with us, that meant that we all got bumped down a notch, as no dog has ever

August 10, 2016

Lists Things to Do

The 6 Things We’ll Miss the Most: Old Town, Alexandria

I’ll be honest. Well, I’m always honest here, but let me assure you: I will miss this city dearly. And now for a little story. When I came down to visit Scott for the very first time, we had been dating only 6 weeks and it was Valentine’s weekend in DC. He

August 9, 2016

Friday Minutes Things To Do/ News

Friday Minutes: First Week of August

After a successful launch of our first week of Friday Minutes, we are excited to bring you another week of articles and blog posts that caught our eye. Friday Minutes is obviously a pun, but just like minutes from a meeting, we will condense our favorite articles and blog posts from the

August 5, 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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