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DIY Citronella Candles

September 4, 2013

Keep those bugs away with these stylish DIY citronella candles. Don’t fret, these are a lot easier to make than they look! I made these for my Mom’s 50th birthday extravaganza. In a packed day involving a party bus, a vineyard, and a casino, my dad wanted the day to end back at their house. He gave my sister and I the reigns to setup the house. Knowing there might be…

September 4, 2013 By Brian

All Recipes/ Appetizers/ Side Dishes

Blooming Onion: Nailed It

August 12, 2013

This weekend, we witnessed a fire in our apartment. In a search on Pinterest for something we’ve never made before, we came across some blooming onion recipes. When I saw a recipe for a blooming onion, I was like… If you never had one, go to Chili’s and order one (apparently they are at Outback Steakhouse as well). Delicious. Just a fun take on an onion ring with some sweet…

August 12, 2013 By Brian

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Happy National Ice Cream Day

July 21, 2013

One of my favorite ice cream places is in Center Harbor, NH. Dewey’s Ice Cream Parlor is right up the rock from the public docks and offers exceptional homemade ice cream. Another one of my favorite places is Bailey’s Bubble in Wolfeboro, NH. I eat their ice cream way too fast, they have amahhhzing ice cream – probably one of the best on Lake Winnipesaukee. A personal favorite of mine…

July 21, 2013 By Brian

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DIY Flower Vases

June 15, 2013

What better way to spruce up your house and outdoor spaces with some cute DIY flower vases? These would be great for your summer parties, or everyday center pieces. I saw the lemon-filled vase on Pinterest, so I used that same idea to create the rest. I added burlap, ribbon, and an accent to the outside to dress them up. These were really easy to make; I made all three…

June 15, 2013 By Brian

DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Mason Jar Tumbler

June 10, 2013

Who doesn’t want a mason jar tumbler? When I was typing up this post I totally spelled tumbler, “tumblr.” What has this world come to?? There are so many uses for a mason jar; night light, salad jar, spice jar, utensil holder, and now a tumbler to-go! You can buy these online from other retailers or you can make a mason jar tumbler for yourself. They are a little tricky…

June 10, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Beverages/ Celebrations/ Cocktails/ DIY/ Side Dishes

Ice Cubes

June 9, 2013

Cool down this summer with some fun ice cube ideas! Whether you’re making Iced Coffee, cocktails, having a glass of wine, or just trying to keep your water cold, we’ve got some fun ideas to keep your beverages cool this summer! Iced Coffee Cubes: I know there are a ton a ways to make iced coffee cubes. You can filter it, strain it, cool it down, etc. Too many ways…

June 9, 2013 By Brian

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DIY Sun Jar

June 2, 2013

An oldie, but a goodie. Light up your nightly entertainment space with some sun jars… The picture above is my homemade sun jar! It is awesome! Saw the idea on NotMartha.org a few years ago. STEP 1: Shopping! You’re going to need: 1.) A jar: The best kinds are found at Ikea, ‘slom jars’. 1.2) Or if you find vintage jars in antique stores like I did, they work the same. TIP:…

June 2, 2013 By Brian

Key West/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Key West Vacation Food Edition Pt. 2

May 24, 2013

US Route 1 extends 2,369 miles from Fort Kent, Maine (my Nana is from there) to Key West, Florida. On our bike ride, discussed in the last post, we biked along the end of route 1. Photo credit – my dad. You’ll see my sister and me on bikes… Cuban Coffee, Cafe Leche: Wake me up! Our first cup of cuban coffee – or mostly espresso. It was delicious! No, we…

May 24, 2013 By Brian

Key West/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Key West Vacation Food Edition Pt. 1

May 23, 2013

At the beginning of the month, we went on a much needed vacation to Key West. It was awesome! As we left LaGuardia, we flew right over Harlem/Bronx where I snapped this pic. If you squint, you can see our neighborhood! And before we knew it, we had left NYC and were in paradise… We went snorkeling, kayaking, biking, swimming, visited sandbars, hung out at the beach, and had lots…

May 23, 2013 By Brian

New York City/ Side Dishes

Favorite Running Spot

May 20, 2013

Fatima and I love running. For me, it’s a great way to relieve stress. Fun fact #1 – Fatima was a champion track runner in high school. Fun fact #2 – I was a mid-field position in soccer (aka run up and down the field). Running has been part of our lives. One time in college, over winter break, we went out for a run on an unusually mild winter day.…

May 20, 2013 By Brian

Our Home/ Side Dishes

New Bed Spread

April 30, 2013

We finally got a new bed spread! When we first moved in, we were using my old gray and red bedding I got when I first moved to the city. Very masculine, I liked it but Fatima did not. It was made for a twin bed. When Fatima moved the rest of her stuff into the apartment, we outfitted the bed with her duvet set – too feminine. It worked; it was…

April 30, 2013 By Brian

New York City/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Cupcake Hopping

March 18, 2013

We went bar bakery hopping to celebrate the end of my cleanse (yes, probably not the smartest thing/point of a cleanse/what you should do after a cleanse – but whatever). Fatima and I trolled along the upper east side of Manhattan and stopped at some of our favorite cupcake shops to try some favorites and new ones. Last year, I stopped by Buttercup Bake Shop on 2nd Ave (between 51st &…

March 18, 2013 By Brian

Celebrations/ Christmas/ Family Fun/ Side Dishes

Reindeer Food

December 24, 2012

What are Santa’s favorite cookies? Sugar, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip? I made an effort to leave him 3 different kinds each year, hoping he’d eat at least 1 of them and still keep me on the “Nice List.” The next morning, thankfully, they were all gone. As we make sure the fire in the fireplace is out, the stockings hung, and our cookies are left out for the man in…

December 24, 2012 By Brian

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Happy National Chocolate Day Recipes

October 28, 2012

Hey chocoholics! Here are some great chocolate recipes to celebrate NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY! Have any great chocolate recipes to share? Let us know! Mega Chocolate Overload…

October 28, 2012 By Brian

Autumn/ Celebrations/ DIY/ Halloween/ Side Dishes

Mummy Pumpkin: Halloween DIY

October 15, 2012

This weekend I channeled my inner Martha Stewart and crafted a fun DIY decoration for Halloween – a Mummy Pumpkin. I first saw this floating around Pinterest, and as a lover of Halloween and anything involving pumpkin, I knew I had to make it! It’s a bit of a time hog, but not too hard to craft – a moderate DIY project. All you’ll need is some patience and… DIY…

October 15, 2012 By Brian

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