BYO. It's a term that stands for "Bring Your Own", in reference to "bottle", "booze", or "beer" -- and I am not sure was in my vocabulary until we moved to Maplewood. These days, it's a way of life. … [Read more...]
valentine’s day outside the restaurant box
Valentine’s Day. The worst day of the year to go out to dinner. Alright, that came out a little grumpy, but it is true. If you want to say “I love you” to the foodie in your life, but are also looking for alternatives to the traditional fancy restaurant option, this post is for you. … [Read more...]
discovering Guinness
Guinness and golf is not a phrase that my younger self would have ever contemplated, let alone used to describe an long-awaited trip to Ireland. But 20 years with someone changes you, and apparently, also makes you look forward to a very different type of vacation than you ever thought you’d enjoy. … [Read more...]
time to sparkle like champagne
The idea of champagne is for only the most celebratory of occasions makes me just plain sad. Toasting the new bride and groom, popping the cork on a big promotion, ringing in the new year with a little sparkle — all great reasons for champagne. … [Read more...]
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