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Getting Your Finances in Order Before Buying a House: 5 Helpful Tips.

Getting Your Finances in Order Before Buying a House: 5 Helpful Tips.

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C.  Buying a home is a massive commitment that requires spending a lot of money at once and then spending dedicated funds every month for fifteen to thirty years. It’s one of the most […]

Crown Jewel, your best island afternoon in Maine.

Crown Jewel, your best island afternoon in Maine.

Heading up on a glorious summer day to see my sister in Portland, I was more than happy to let her make the decisions about where we would eat and drink (even if my last visit ended up being a rather interesting story).  To start […]

Saltie Girl: Does this Boston favorite live up to the hype?

Saltie Girl: Does this Boston favorite live up to the hype?

Like the Type A planner that I am, I had done my usual amount of research for my recent visit to Boston and had a list of no less than 11 restaurants and bars I was interested in.  (Spoiler alert: I did not make it […]

Welcome To Miami: What You Should Know Before You Visit.

Welcome To Miami: What You Should Know Before You Visit.

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor.  Enjoy, C.  If you’re soon to be visiting Miami, you’re probably super excited for this adventure.  However, you shouldn’t just show up to Miami without knowing a few crucial things first.  Below, we’ll talk about […]

The Tasting Counter: Cambridge fine dining.

The Tasting Counter: Cambridge fine dining.

With one night in the Boston area on our agenda, we reached out to fellow DINKs Lexi and Matt to see if a) they wanted to meet up and b) what their recommendations were.  After a few ideas were shared, we ended on Tasting Counter, […]

Eventide Oyster Co.: Worth waiting for.

Eventide Oyster Co.: Worth waiting for.

After a very disappointing visit to next door Hugo’s (who have the same owners), we stopped the following evening at Eventide Oyster Co., one of the premiere and most well-known restaurants in Portland, Maine.  My sister knows the deal, and even with a wait time […]

Hugo’s: That time we walked out of a restaurant in Portland…

Hugo’s: That time we walked out of a restaurant in Portland…

Initially, Hugo’s had my interest piqued at ‘blind tasting,’ a farm to table concept, a James Beard pedigree, and recommendations from some palates that I more than trust.  Basically, everything I could hope for in a night out.  Unfortunately, after our arrival, the meal quickly […]

The Source by Wolfgang Puck: A look at Saturday brunch in D.C.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck: A look at Saturday brunch in D.C.

Wolfgang Puck might be one of the only celebrity chefs not to have a restaurant in Dubai, but A to Za’tar goes global with this excellent review from Lindsay Rogers (who you might remember from one of her last dinners in Abu Dhabi).  Guest posts […]

The Cellar Bistro’s B- effort.

The Cellar Bistro’s B- effort.

So, I found myself with a day entirely on my own.  As someone who is fairly meticulous about word counts, loads of laundry, and future planning of all varieties, a day without any real schedule is a luxury.  After accomplishing my goal of driving from […]