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An Open Letter – Just Say No to the “Holiday Rush”

Today is November 3rd, and for the first time this season, I stumbled upon a message on Facebook that sent sirens screaming in my head and hives appearing on my skin. “I can’t make it to this event, but maybe we can get together after the holiday rush”…. Ummmm. ‘Scuse me? The

November 3, 2015

Things to Do

Alexandria Film Festival Hosts Alexandria Premiere of Mercy Street

Film festivals seem to come in an abundance these days, but we’ve found one we really can’t wait to attend. Next week, the Alexandria Film Festival will not only be walking distance from our front door, but will also be showing the Alexandria premiere of a show we’re anxiously awaiting, Mercy Street.

October 30, 2015

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Restaurant Opening: Lena’s Wood-fired Pizza and Tap in Alexandria

We took a sneak peak at Lena’s Wood-fired Pizza and Tap last week, and think it’s time we all get some giant meatballs and pizza. Lena’s, located at 401 E. Braddock Street and steps from the Braddock Metro Station, will be opening this week from 5pm-12am daily. The Neapolitan-style pizza dough and

October 26, 2015

Dating Our Life Wedding Plans

One Year Engaged!

On October 23rd last year, I was on my way home after a late night of parent conferences – never suspecting that the most incredible man was waiting for me on the waterfront in Old Town to ask me a very important question. Over the last year, we’ve realized so much more

October 23, 2015

Things to Do

3 Events to Attend this Month! (and GIVEAWAY!)

As I sit here at my computer I’m shocked to realize it’s already October 21! This seems even more surprising than realizing our hometown in Upstate NY has already seen it’s first dusting of snow, last weekend. If you don’t already have plans for carving pumpkins, picking up Halloween costumes, or wine

October 21, 2015

Date Night DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV

Date Night: 1789 Restaurant

Washington DC is a scintillating combination of history and modernity, and often we are so caught up in the “next best thing” that we fail to recognize the jewels that are firmly embedded in the fabric of this gorgeous city. Always a new neighborhood to explore and a new culinary experience in

October 21, 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