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Family Fun/ New England/ Parenting/ Travel

Martha’s Vineyard with Kids: A Family-Friendly Summer Vacation (Tips & Itinerary)

September 11, 2024

A decade ago, we went to Martha's Vineyard for our honeymoon. Read more about that trip here. When we left, we made a pledge to go back...in the summer! Ten years later, we planned our trip, traveled by car, and took the kids. This is a recap of our summer vacation on Martha's Vineyard with kids.…

September 11, 2024 By Brian

Celebrations/ New England/ Travel/ Wedding

Martha’s Vineyard in October: A Cozy Honeymoon Escape (and What to Expect)

September 4, 2024

When we were planning our honeymoon, we were set on Cabo San Lucas. About two weeks before our wedding, hurricane Odile terrorized the Baja California Peninsula, with Cabo getting hit hard. It was the most violent hurricane in Cabo's history. We prayed for everyone's safety and the area's recovery. We put our Cabo plans on ice, and pivoted to Martha's Vineyard in October.…

September 4, 2024 By Brian

Family Fun/ New York City/ Parenting/ Travel

Liam’s Sixth Birthday

May 30, 2024

Earlier this year, Liam went to see a local stage production of The Rainbow Fish with his class. He could not stop talking about how fun it was and how he wanted to see more live shows. The theater kid inside of me LOVED this and I was thrilled to help feed this curiosity. So when we were thinking about Liam’s sixth birthday, Fatima and I thought it would be…

May 30, 2024 By Brian

France/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Sixteen Things to do in Nice, France

September 29, 2023

Our weekend in Paris kicked off our week-long adventure through France. Our next stop is where we would be spending the rest of our week basking in the sun (and heat!) of Nice. We had an amazing time. Like our Paris itinerary, I filled our days with tourist attractions, but made sure to take it at a slower pace and throw in relaxation all around. Here are some things to…

September 29, 2023 By Brian

France/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Paris in Thirty Six Hours

September 27, 2023

We recently traveled to France and spent a short time in Paris before heading to Nice for the remainder of our week. While we wished we had some more time in Paris, I built a just-right itinerary to hit all the spots in the short time we had available to us. This is how we saw a piece of Paris in thirty six hours. The idea of this trip has…

September 27, 2023 By Brian

Disney/ Family Fun/ Travel

Our Ultimate Disney Vacation Recap

August 2, 2023

We took our first big, family vacation to Disney World! Everyone had such a great time and it really was an amazing trip. This is our Ultimate Disney Vacation Recap where I will share all the things about our trip. My goal for this recap is to share the tips I found along the way, helpful things to pack, and our general experience staying at a Disney World Resort. What…

August 2, 2023 By Brian

Side Dishes/ Travel

5 Steps to Planning a Short Vacation

February 7, 2018

arAt the end of a vacation, no one wants to say they wished they had more time to see [insert tourist attraction]. However, the last thing you want to do is jam pack your itinerary and not experience your destination “in the moment.” But, Brian, how can I do this? Plan, plan, plan. Is it that easy? No. You need to research your destination. Figure out what you want to…

February 7, 2018 By Brian

Maui/ Side Dishes/ Sponsored/ Travel

Hot Mana Hot Sauce Giveaway

January 17, 2018

This Hot Mana Hot Sauce giveaway ended Wednesday, 1/24/18. Thank you to everyone who entered! You guys, we’ll never be done talking about Hawaii. My cousin (the one living in Hawaii) starting crafting a deliciously-hot hot sauce a few months ago. Her first few batches sold out faster than you can say, “Maui”. It was hard for her own family to get a bottle of this stuff! But we were able…

January 17, 2018 By Brian

Autumn/ Celebrations/ Family Fun/ Halloween/ Hudson Valley/ Travel

Apple Cider Donuts and The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

October 25, 2017

Apple Cider Donuts and Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Fall is my favorite season. But not being consumed in nature has made me miss that fall feeling. Yes, we can walk through Central Park and experience the fall foliage. But it’s just not the same when you’re living in the ‘burbs. So, I fill my life with PSLs, apple pie, pumpkin bread, and apple cider donuts. This year, I wanted to plan out a day where Fatima and I could:…

October 25, 2017 By Brian

Maui/ Side Dishes/ Travel

The Ultimate Guide to Maui with Google Maps

August 30, 2017

Here’s our Ultimate Guide to Maui complete with adventures, food, and must-see spots! We curated a Google Map with everything below so you can explore the island with our help. Maui was a vacation we’ll never forget. The island is so beautiful, the people are so welcoming, and we were the most relaxed we’ve been in a while. I grouped places and activities below by location (except for snorkeling). This…

August 30, 2017 By Brian

Maui/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Where to Eat on Maui with Google Maps

August 23, 2017

Going to Hawaii? Wait! Check out our favorite places to eat on Maui! We had an amazing vacation. So much so, we had to recreate Julia’s Banana Bread and are still trying to make some of the food we had there. We explored the island with my cousin and her husband. They brought us to some of the best local eateries and gave us some of the best recommendations. From breakfast…

August 23, 2017 By Brian

Autumn/ Celebrations/ Maui/ Side Dishes/ Thanksgiving/ Travel

Julia’s Best Banana Bread

August 16, 2017

While we were in Maui, banana bread was everywhere. For two people who love fall and are counting down the days until then, this was a treat. One of our first encounters with banana bread was at the Old Lahaina Luau. We got a loaf as a gift at the end of the night. It was heavenly. From that moment on, we saw banana bread everywhere. However, we had our…

August 16, 2017 By Brian

Los Angeles/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Our Quick Guide to Los Angeles with Google Maps

August 9, 2017

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When we planned our trip to Hawaii, we wanted to stop in Los Angeles to sight see and break up the trip. But what were we going to see with such little time? We knew we wanted to see Hollywood, a movie/tv exhibit, the Hollywood sign, and the Pacific Ocean. You know, the touristy highlights. We started doing research, consulted some friends and coworkers, and planned out the trip. We…

August 9, 2017 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ Maui/ Side Dishes/ Travel

The Ultimate His and Hers Travel Packing List for Maui

July 26, 2017

It seems like we’ve been talking about this vacation for at least year now. But we’re finally headed to Maui! One part wedding, one part vacation. A few years ago, my cousin dropped everything and moved to Maui. Now, she’s getting married on Sunday! For us, it’s kind of like a destination wedding. We put together this Ultimate His and Hers Travel Packing List for Maui so we wouldn’t forget…

July 26, 2017 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ New York City/ Side Dishes/ Travel

Rain or Shine: Things To Do In New York City This Summer

May 19, 2017

Rain or Shine: Things to do in NYC This Summer

Summer is right around the corner. Thinking about what to do this summer, we’re overwhelmed. There’s so much to do in New York City! However, the summer weather is unpredictable. One day it will be beautiful and the next it will rain. We’re here to help you with some options. Here are some of our favorite things to do in New York City, rain or shine. Rain or Shine: There are so many things to do…

May 19, 2017 By Brian

Her Style/ New York City/ Side Dishes/ Sponsored

The One Thing You Need to Change Your Weekend Outfit

April 12, 2017

This post and outfit is brought to you by our friends at Lovita & Co. Sundays for Brian and me mean long walks through Central Park, frozen yogurt, pizza, my favorite outfit and lots of laughs. We both work downtown, so on the weekends we stay local and avoid all touristy areas. The hustle and bustle of downtown can be draining and a break from that is much-needed on the weekends. Plus,…

April 12, 2017 By Fatima

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