Happy International Women’s Day! I’m happy to share a (not exhaustive) list of some of my personal favorite women owned restaurants and businesses you can support today (and every day)! From Burmese cuisine to full service cocktail bar hair salons, there is something for everyone. Purple Patch RestaurantCo-owner: Patricia ClearyCuisine: FilipinoAddress: 3155 Mt Pleasant St […] Read more…

I’ve never been much of a seafood person, but since becoming pregnant I find myself craving it often. When you’re carrying a human though, the powers that be (your doctors and Google) advise you to stay away from raw fish and high mercury fish. When I first found out, I was googling everything I ate. […] Read more…

PALETTE 22 Brunch is a staple here in the DMV. If you don’t end your weekend with at least one brunch meal and few or five mimosas, did you really even enjoy your weekend at all? On Saturday and Sunday mornings, hundreds of residents stumble out into the streets looking for the best brunch cocktail, and a comfort […] Read more…

Roti Modern Mediterranean 1211 S. Fern St Arlington, VA 22202 http://www.roti.com It’s been just about a month since Roti Modern Mediterranean opened their new location in Pentagon City.  If you’re new to the beauty that is Roti, it is a fast casual restaurant serving wholesome, simple Mediterranean food. They stand by their “food that loves you back” […] Read more…

Check out our 2021 holiday gift guide featuring some of our favorite small businesses + special discount codes.  Read more…

Traveling with a toddler is a lot of work. Here are 6 things not to do that will help make your next trip easier and more enjoyable.  Read more…

I know I’ve been M.I.A for a while, but it was so surprising for me to see that my last post was almost three months ago!! ::gasp:: via GIPHY I’m finally back though with some pretty interesting material (at least I think so) coming up. However, before I drop those gems, I figured I’d give […] Read more…

This is paid advertising content from AARP® Credit Card from Chase. The content and opinions expressed below are my own. I am in no way affiliated with AARP® Credit Card from Chase and do not earn a commission or percent of sales.  AARP Foundation Summer of Service Event in Washington D.C. Aims to End Senior […] Read more…

Traveling with a toddler is a lot of work. Here are 6 things not to do that will help make your next trip easier and more enjoyable.  Read more…

It has been almost a year since I visited the beautiful island of Cayman Brac. I’ve been thinking about it so much lately and it dawned on me: why in the hell haven’t I written about this yet?! I’ve been keeping all of this special information from you. Shame on me! Getaway to Cayman Brac […] Read more…

Although Fall officially begins on Thursday, temps in the D.C. area are going to hit the upper 80s this week, which means rooftop season is still in full effect! If you’re looking for the best places to enjoy the last hints of summer, I got you covered. 10 Best Rooftop Bars in D.C. to Celebrate […] Read more…

While DC offers plenty to do on the weekends, sometimes a girl just needs a quick getaway from the familiar hustle and bustle. AmIright? The D.C. area is in a prime location that allows for its residents to access some of the BEST beaches, cities, and foodtopias on the east coast. So, since I love […] Read more…

One of my favorite go-to cocktails is Sangria! You can have it red, you can have it white, you can have it sparkling, and you can have it all…year…long. With Fall finally here and temperatures dropping, a Spiced Red Sangria sounded like the perfect cocktail for the season! As soon as temperatures dropped past 65 degrees here […] Read more…

Jump to recipe I have officially let go of my grip on Summer, and have moved on to Fall. It wasn’t an easy break-up. I sometimes cry at night as I remember rooftop bars, maxi-dresses, and frosé. Thank goodness I have Dulce de Leche in my life though. It’s soft, creamy, sweetness really helps with my Summer […] Read more…

This post is sponsored by Working full-time, being a wife (or mom, or both, or enter tiring responsibility here), and working on your side hustle can be tiring. If you’re like me the last thing you want to have to think about is what to cook for dinner after a long day. During the week, I […] Read more…

Jump to recipeI’m not a chef. Duh. But my taste buds are next level, and I can usually whip something up by simply thinking about what I’m in the mood to taste! Does that make sense or nah? I’m also about semi-homemade/easy/not-alot-of-brain-power type of recipes that I can quickly whip up after a long day of work. […] Read more…