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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

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          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

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          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

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          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Christmas in July? I’ll pass this time.

Our house with a fresh blanket of snow during the Christmas Holiday season in Medina, NY. Western New York has some of the most beautiful winters.

Whether it’s December or July, my love of celebrating Christmas runs deep. Outdoor lights, trees, cookies, music, and

July 31, 2024
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The Start of Christmas in Medina

It’s time to sing Christmas carols, decorate, watch Hallmark movies, and officially transition to the holiday season. For

November 27, 2021
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Area Events: It’s Time to Pack Your Schedule

It’s November 15th, one week until Thanksgiving. You’re reading the title above thinking that your schedule is packed;

November 15, 2018
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It’s Saturday: 5 Reasons to be in Medina, NY

Thanksgiving is now a not-so-distant memory, and my pants are quite a bit tighter. After spending Black Friday pulling down

November 25, 2017
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Our Guide To Mastering Autumn In Western New York

While the start of fall brings us a lot of excitement, it also is very challenging. This fall represents

October 6, 2017
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Oh, Christmas Tree!

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Castor & Pollux. As always, opinions are

December 12, 2016
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5 Affordable Holiday Date Ideas

The holiday is here and all of our wallets are feeling the effects of the season. Just because

December 16, 2015
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Our 22 Favorite Christmas Songs

The snow is soon to fall (we hope),  the tree is up, and our favorite Christmas songs are

December 10, 2015
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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