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Wedding Wednesday: The Budget…We Think

Let’s talk money. This is where I begin by saying that the wedding budget is NO WHERE NEAR set in stone. But having done some initial talking and looking at average price points both in DC and in WNY, we’ve been able to at least speculate where we hope to spend our

June 24, 2015

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Date Night: Blackwall Hitch, Old Town Alexandria

The wait is over and the view just got infinitely better on the Waterfront in Old Town. The view, that is, if perched on a seat in the newly opened Blackwall Hitch in Alexandria. The anticipation was well worth the wait as Scott and I have been monitoring the progress while they

June 23, 2015

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A Virginia Festival with America Eats Tavern

We love lazy Sundays! Even though we regularly go to brunch in the morning, we come home immediately after and just kick back. So when we received a Sunday afternoon invite from America Eats Tavern , we knew a trip to Tyson’s would be in our plans. When it comes to Jose

June 18, 2015

News Around Town

Places to Take Dad on Father’s Day in DC

I’m still a little in shock that Sunday is Father’s Day. Let that sink in for a minute – Sunday is Father’s Day. This means that we’re half-way through the month of June and almost half way through 2015. When looking for plans you’ve probably already realized that the Washington Nationals are

June 17, 2015

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Date Night: Del Ray Pizzeria

Traditionally, Friday night in our household means take-out pizza. Last Friday, it meant a fantastic date night at Del Ray Pizzeria. Though Scott had been many years ago, this was my first trip to the local favorite. I love that it operates out of residential structure, making it that much more “hometown”.

June 11, 2015

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Date Night: Cafe Divan

Again, it’s no exaggeration that I live for guacamole. But what you need to understand is that my love of great Turkish cuisine ranks up there as a very close second. After a thorough DC restaurant search, I found myself introducing Scott to Turkish food at Cafe Divan in Georgetown. Anyone who

June 10, 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.

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