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Voltaggio’s Newest Creation
Many of you probably know Bryan Voltaggio who was runner-up on Top Chef several years ago. He opened a restaurant in Frederick, MD called “Volt”. Although it’s difficult to get a reservation and a bit...
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Williamsburg, VA
We recently enjoyed a quick weekend getaway with my family to Williamsburg, VA. Although it was super hot, we had a blast exploring Colonial Williamsburg and the thrills of Busch Gardens. Here are a...
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Bedford, PA
Ron and I took a short trip to Bedford, PA last weekend to visit some good friends. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day to explore the town. Upon arriving in Bedford County, our friends...
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DIY Chevron Painting
Every weekend I’m inspired to tackle one art project. With the chevron print showing up all over the fashion world, I figured it couldn’t be too difficult to paint. Here’s a simple tutorial. And I...
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It was a soup kind of day….
With the rainy, cold weather, it definitely felt like a good soup night. I tried this hearty lasagna soup and was not disappointed. Just two small modifications; I let it simmer for almost an hour and...
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Our Adventure in New York City
We recently enjoyed a three day stay in NYC. The weather was fantastic (high 70′s) and sunny. We stayed at the Marriott East Side on Lexington. It was the perfect, central spot for our trip. Our first...
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Finally…our Instagram Frame!
This project has been in the works for several weeks now. It took a while to browse and edit all my Instagram pictures and decide which ones I wanted to display. I used Printsagram (48 prints for $12)...
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Christmas in our home
Christmas decorating, baking and crafting started several weeks ago and I finally compiled pictures from my phone to create a post. Last weekend, the entire family came over to bake a few favorites…...
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Christmas Eve
Enjoyed playing around with some fun wrapping. Finishing touches on our stocking stuffer candy sleighs Flourless chocolate cake for our Christmas Eve family gathering. Yum! Some fun, light reading...
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Merry Christmas!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace....
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A Special Christmas Gift
One of the many things I love about my husband is his attention to detail and picking out very thoughtful gifts. Knowing how much I loved my cobalt blue wedding shoes, he searched high and low to find...
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Easy Meals – TJ’s Carnitas
Trader Joe’s has become a huge life saver during busy weeks. I typically shop there twice a month and grab a few things for my freezer to pull out on nights that I have little time to prep. Our new...
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2012 Highlights
In no particular order, here are our 2012 highlights: Two new nephews and lots of fun play dates with our niece. A trip to Cancun Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and several trips to the family beach house...
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A Very Snowy, “Best Farm”– Frederick, MD
Best Farm in Frederick has become one of my favorite spots. After we got snow last week, I was excited to try my new 50mm. Just a few quick shots from our drive in the park.
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Yummy Mongolian Beef
I tried this delicious Mongolian Beef last night. If you have a little extra time, it’s worth the effort of putting it together. I used a skirt steak instead of flank (about half the cost at our...
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Easy Meals – Chicken & Rice Soup
Confession: I’ve never made homemade chicken noodle or rice soup before. I know, it’s terrible. After searching through many recipes, I came across this great one from, believe or not, Land-O-Lakes. I...
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Heading to Chartreuse this weekend?
Hey local friends, If you’re planning a trip to Chartreuse this weekend, stop by Martin’s Field right up the street. It’s an antique store owned by my husband’s Grandmother. She has the same hours as...
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Our Simple Valentine’s Day
Before meeting my husband, I would have said Valentine’s day was overrated and a waste of time. But little did I know it would be this “silly holiday” where I’d first meet him. To make a long story...
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Succulent Garden (in the making)
I’m sure every Pinterest user has seen this stunning succulent garden about a thousand times. I love these little plants and decided it was time to finally start my own succulent garden. We made a trip...
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When Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and the Pioneer Woman come to dinner…
A few weekends ago (when we actually had warmer weather), we thought it was a great excuse to pull out the grill. My husband has become quite the grill master and found a Bobby Flay steak rub recipe...
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