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A Festive Date Night

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:05:24 +0000

Can you believe it’s December 8th already? Seemed like just yesterday we were sitting around the table enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family and now we are in full swing prepping for the holidays and the coming of the new year. 2016 is approaching quicker than I had expected and the anxiety has officially settled in. I have a tendency to get caught up in the chaos when I should be relaxing and taking in the last few days of the year and reflecting on what I have accomplished and what I hope to accomplish in the new year. So this time around, I’m going to take things slow, relax and enjoy the holidays and the loved ones around me. My husband and I always plan one night a week for date night to ensure we are doing just that. No distractions around us, just good ol’ fashion conversation. And with the holidays around the corner, for this date night I attempted more of a festive look with my new Byer California top. They are always my go to place for fun affordable pieces, especially for date nights. I’m still loving this black romper I found from their site and […]

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Welcoming 2015 with South Block

Michelle Martin — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:29:39 +0000

2014 has come and gone as quick as the holidays did. We both can admit that we over indulged a bit this holiday season, it’s pretty hard not to. There are just too many temptations that this time of year brings, with holiday parties, gatherings and then there is always mom’s apple pie and you know you can’t pass that up. 2015 is now here and like many others out there, we needed to get back on track and set up our goals for the year ahead. We both wanted to set realistic goals that were challenging yet still attainable. Consistent work out routines and healthier eating habits will be just the foundation to this success. 2015 will be our year, both in work and in health! Our first step was to hit up our favorite local juice cafe, South Block, they always help us when we feel like eating habits have taken a turn for the worse. We have been huge fans of their 3 day juice cleanse and we knew it was much needed after our holiday overindulgence. Juice cleanses aren’t for everyone but it doesn’t have to be. You can always supplement these juices in to your diet to […]

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10 Things To Do In DC This Weekend

admin — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:38:58 +0000

1. Enjoy the snow with some sort of winter activity..I think it also counts as a workout Sledding Ice Skating Skiing 2. Drink spiked hot coco while building a snowman. Warning: He may turn out like this 3. Take down your Christmas Decor..I know I know I didn’t want to either 4. Go to Union Market and have Toki Underground Ramen..sure to warm you up! 5. Make your New Years Resolutions, if you haven’t already 6. Have a bonfire party and burn your Christmas tree that you just took down 7. Don’t set your house on fire doing #6 8. Break a New Years Resolution 9. Sing Karaoke 10. Sleep In

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