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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          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

          November 3, 2016

          #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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Our Life Pups

Happy 11th Birthday to my Soul Mate

I have major Mom guilt right now, and in just a minute, I’ll tell you why. It should

December 15, 2016
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Our Life Pups

Who Rescued Who?

Today marks the one year anniversary since I buried my very best friend.   In this world we

July 3, 2016
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Pet Product Review: Pet Caress

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pet Caress, LLC From Human to Animal®

April 25, 2016
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Giveaways Pups

Miah’s Giveaway #5: The SMARTCOOKEE Company

Though I’ve always known how important it is to treat our own bodies with care when it comes

July 17, 2015
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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

July 9, 2015
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Our Life Pups

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.

June 3, 2015
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Our Life Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap: Al’s Return to Virginia

As I type, I am nursing a hot cup of coffee (compliments of Scott) as I lie in

August 11, 2014
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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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