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Date Night: New Menu Items now at Nando’s Peri-Peri

Though Nando’s is a worldwide name, I have walked by the location on King Street many a time without ever ducking in. That trend stopped last week when we dodged a downpour and relished in spice, sauce, and a ton of great chicken. Having heard about the new menu items, it was

June 8, 2016

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DCMinuteHH Recap: Bastille, Old Town

Last Thursday, we had our first DCMinute Happy Hour of 2016 at Bastille in Old Town, Alexandria. Over 30 people attended, comprised of long-time blog friends and brand new faces. Bastille’s patio was the perfect place to host this event, and the weather was fantastic!! Menus were printed for the occasion, and

June 7, 2016

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The 5 Best Pizza Places in Alexandria!

Scott and I hit the ground running (because walking doesn’t help in burning the carb-overload from our research…) in search of Alexandria’s best pizza. After 3 years in this area, and dozens of Friday night pizza dates in the bag, we have narrowed down the list to our 5 favorite pizza places.

June 3, 2016

Dating Giveaways Our Life Promotional Wedding Plans

DC Engagement Session GIVEAWAY from Joffoto!

After spending the morning shooting with Joffoto, it was impossible not to want to share his talent with another fantastic couple in the DC area. When Jof said he would love to gift a session, we jumped on the opportunity, and without further ado present our DC ENGAGEMENT SESSION GIVEAWAY! Like what

June 2, 2016

Dating Our Life Wedding Plans

Engagement Session with Joffoto: Part 3

Engagement photos should be something that captures the TRUE essence of the individual. For us, nothing is more accurate in depicting our relationship than dates out eating. When Jof suggested that we spend a day doing what we typically do, we decided that guacamole and margaritas had to be in the equation.

June 2, 2016

Our Life Wedding Plans

Engagement Session with Joffoto Part 2!

When people ask who I’d love to have dinner with from history, I vacillate between Helen Keller and Abraham Lincoln. After Nyle won Dancing With the Stars the other night, I lean toward Helen Keller. But most other times, it’s an undeniable Lincoln. So of course my favorite landmark is the Lincoln

May 31, 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.

Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Date Night: New Menu Items now at Nando’s Peri-Peri

DCMinuteHH Recap: Bastille, Old Town

The 5 Best Pizza Places in Alexandria!

DC Engagement Session GIVEAWAY from Joffoto!

Engagement Session with Joffoto: Part 3

Engagement Session with Joffoto Part 2!

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