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Lunch Date: On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina

The last week I was in Virginia before retreating home for the summer was spent soaking up every last second I could with Scott. Though I was already on summer vacation from school, he still had to trek into Falls Church every day for work. So naturally, I found a few excuses

July 15, 2015

Giveaways Pups

Miah’s Giveaway #4 – Pawz Dog Boots

Happy Monday! After escaping this past weekend to the Boca Raton Resort in Florida, Scott and I are back to our (seemingly) normal lives – Scott is in Virginia and I am home in WNY on the farm with Ivan. It’s been over a week now since losing Miah, and her absence

July 13, 2015

Giveaways Pups

Miah’s Giveaway #3 – Alexandria Edition

Though our roots are strong in Western New York, we love our life in Virginia. Alexandria is home to hundreds of small businesses, and we definitely have our favorites when it comes to spoiling the dogs. Today’s giveaway is comprised of two of our favorite spots – The Dog Park in Old

July 10, 2015

Giveaways Pups

Miah’s Giveaway #2: Animal Heart Pendants

This second giveaway is a sentimental one. When thinking about losing Miah, I didn’t know what the most personal method of preserving her memory would be. Paw print? Lock of hair? Tattoo? I wanted a keepsake, and was delighted when I came upon Animal Heart Pendants. Animal Heart Pendants has a wide

July 9, 2015

Giveaways Pups

Miah’s Giveaway #1: Starmark Bob-A-Lot Intelligence Toy

This giveaway item is near and dear to my heart, as it was one of Miah’s all-time favorite toys. Miah was an active and agile girl, and she spent much of her life running after balls and taking long walks with Ivan and me. When she started to lose the use of

July 8, 2015

Our Life Pups

Humbled: Miah’s Legacy (and GIVEAWAY!!)

To say that Scott, Ivan and I are humbled beyond measure is the understatement of the year. We have been overwhelmed by emails, messages, texts, and overall beautiful sentiments even before posting Miah’s last chapter yesterday. Every message was read and I guarantee you I cried at each one. You are truly,

July 7, 2015

{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

Lunch Date: On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina

Miah’s Giveaway #4 – Pawz Dog Boots

Miah’s Giveaway #3 – Alexandria Edition

Miah’s Giveaway #2: Animal Heart Pendants

Miah’s Giveaway #1: Starmark Bob-A-Lot Intelligence Toy

Humbled: Miah’s Legacy (and GIVEAWAY!!)

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