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Preparing for the First Loss

I’m 31 (and some change)years old. I have had personal challenges and a decade full of relationship turmoil. I am grandparent-less and have dealt with what many teens face – parents divorce, bullying, death of family pets. But at almost 32 years old, I have never dealt with the grief of losing

June 3, 2015

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Restaurant Opening: Carluccio’s First US Location Comes to Alexandria!

With over 100 locations throughout Europe, Carluccio’s has finally come to Old Town Alexandria with their first US location! Moving into the vacant location at the corner of King St. and Union St., Carluccio’s is an authentic Italian restaurant that extends into a market and caffé. Peering through the windows for months,

June 3, 2015

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Date Night: Cocktails at PX, Old Town Alexandria

It all starts with a blue light, a doorbell, and a great excuse to dress up. Old Town Alexandria’s widely-popular speakeasy is more than just a bar. Located above Eamonn’s, PX serves its guests cocktails from nationally-recognized mixologist, Todd Thrasher. With reservations highly recommended we were in luck when we made last

June 2, 2015

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Date Night: RedRocks in Old Town

We’ve been on the prowl for great pizza lately, and it seems as if we have experienced more pie in the last few months than in the entire time we have lived here. From Pizza Vinoteca to Pizzeria Orso last week, we now have an abundance of great recommendations for someone looking

June 1, 2015

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The Grille at Morrison House has Launched Their Patio

I love sitting at the bar, but when the sun is still shining at 7pm I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be than stretched out on a patio with my favorite beverage in hand. That’s why I’m happy to say a new patio has opened in Old Town Alexandria, and it’s

May 29, 2015

Wedding Plans

Wedding Jitters

I’ve never liked weddings. There. I said it. And for those of you who don’t know my sordid past, I’ve been married. I’ve done the wedding thing. The marriage thing. And sadly, the divorced and bitter thing. I don’t even recall liking weddings when I planned my own ten years ago. I

May 28, 2015

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

Beating Blue Monday

Drumroll, Please: First Scott Snow Photo of the Season!

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.

A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

The One with All the Resolutions

The One with All the Resolutions

Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies