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Portland Head Lighthouse at Fort Williams Park There's a quality of life in Maine which is this singular and unique. It's absolutely a world onto itself.Jamie Wyeth A trip full of beer, lobster, and epic New England views? Sign me up! When Steve and I were deciding on an anniversary trip in October, Maine seemed like the perfect four-day getaway. …
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Steve and I ate, drank and hiked our way through Asheville.
(I'm so behind on travel blog posts that it's really shameful, but my friend Jess is thinking about traveling to Tulum and I wanted to be able to share all of my insight with her -- so here we are.) I'd seen so many beautiful pics of Tulum and knew that Steve and I needed …
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I did it. I finished 30 entire days without alcohol, added sugars, bread, beans, and dairy. I ate healthy fats, animal-based protein and vegetables. While US News & World Report named Whole30 #37 on a list of 39 diets, it (mostly) worked for me. I figured the easiest way to share my experience is to answer …
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I finally convinced my Yankees-loving husband to step foot in America's most historical city, Boston.
I went in search of free (or low-cost) fitness in Baltimore while I can't run. Here's what I found.
Looking for scenery that will blow your mind? The six days I spent in Arizona were one giant WOW.
Steve and I wanted a warm-weather long weekend and Charleston, SC was the perfect place.
Want to win two tickets to the best night of drinking in Baltimore, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation?
I actually read some books in 2016 and these are the four that I liked the most.
What better time to come back to blogging than to talk about the best (and most interesting) food in Baltimore in 201
Waaaaaaay back in June, Steve and I spent some time in Europe and I realized I never wrote a recap of our weekend in Amsterdam. I'm recapping places to stay, things to do, and where to eat -- plus, obviously, a little cannabis info. It is Amsterdam, after all.
Charles Levine announced today that in conjunction with the November opening of Citron at Quarry Lake at Greenspring, he will also open The Cove at Citron, a special event venue that will be available for corporate and social events beginning in January 2017. Located next to Citron and overlooking Quarry Lake, The Cove at Citron will offer patrons …
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After some pretty negative Stitch Fix experiences, I'm back with my 17th review to give it one more shot. AND NOW THERE'S VOTING!
July 21 will be my last day at OrderUp. After a very, very tough deliberation process, I decided that this is the time for me to embrace a new opportunity. (I'll talk more about that in another post; I want to give OrderUp my full love here.) Almost two years ago, the two founders of OU took …
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Another day, another StitchFix (technically, it's two words -- Stitch Fix -- but pretty sure everyone under the sun spells it as one word). After the last one and sending back the shirt because it had a hole, I was feeling pessimistic but decided to give SF another chance. (Maybe I'm a masochist?) I asked …
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I was able to meet up with my college roommate for two awesome days in Paris!
After being there just a few months ago, Steve and I were lucky enough to go back to my beloved, London.
I've been doing a bit of eating and drinking around Charm City -- for you, of course.
When Steve and I returned from Europe, I promised him that he could choose our next trip for so kindly allowing me to drag him across the continent. He wanted a super relaxing beach vacation and had heard great things about Turks & Caicos, so off we went! A few things before we get into …
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Inspired by the street food vendors of the Middle East, Farid Salloum, the chef and owner of Baba’s Mediterranean Kitchen (my neighborhood favorite!) in South Baltimore, is opening a new concept in R. House this fall. ARBA’s authenticity is derived from its fusion of old-world and new-age Mediterranean foods. Meaning “four” in Arabic, ARBA’s focused …
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I was planning to post this Stitchfix tonight, but the wifi went down in the office, so why not have a little fashion show? I asked my co-workers for their opinions on each item and also texted them to Steve, because I know you all care about his opinions. So, which do I keep? What …
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I needed a change for my long run and texted a friend who had run the BWI Trail by the airport. With her report and a Google search with some in-depth info, I had a continuous loop to get in my 11-mile long run. I started at the Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. aircraft observation area …
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Restaurant: La Cuchara Neighborhood: Meadow Mill at Woodberry Architecture/Ambiance: La Cuchara means "the spoon" and there are awesome old spoons on the walls. There's whitewash wood to balance the dark colors of the mill, and, being an old mill, there are soaring ceilings. Service: Our server was very attentive and knew everything about the menu. She was able to …
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Ground & Griddled to open at Remington food hall this fall
From Friday, February 19 through Sunday, February 21, the American Craft Council returns to the Baltimore Convention Center with 650 artisans and a craft beer pop-up from the likes of Union Craft Brewing, The Brewer’s Art, Charm City Meadworks, Monument City and Flying Dog. Like previous years, there will also be Balvenie scotch tastings (which …
One of my goals in 2015 (and every year) is to read more, and I definitely stepped it up. I love sharing the ones that I enjoyed (and couldn't stop thinking about); here are my top 4 from 2015. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins: The “girl on the train” is Rachel, who commutes into London …
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Restaurant: Iron Rooster Neighborhood: Canton (at Canton Crossing) Architecture/Ambiance: Iron Rooster occupies the former Farmstead Grill space, which is open with soaring beams and a nice whitewash. Service: It was a media event, so I'm sure it was turned up a notch, but they were quick, friendly, and up for a little bantering. Food, food, food: Pro tip: …
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If you follow Humans of New York, you know that Brandon, the creator and photographer, has been profiling refugees. I read every HONY story, but one from the other day really stuck with me. I wanted to share it here in one place since it was actually seven different posts. I can't help but feel like …
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**I started this post before Nov. 13, when Paris was viciously attacked by ISIS. It's taken time to finish it. Coming back to it after the attacks has given me a new perspective on the city and appreciation for its people. Vous êtes belle, Paris. By day 10.5, we'd been to London, Barcelona, and Florence. …
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