Archives for March 2019

March 29, 2019

Frugal Friday – 1

Happy Friday ya’ll!

I’ve decided to start a new series on the blog called “Frugal Friday”! Every Friday I’ll share an economically-friendly item, experience, or opportunity that I think you all might enjoy. While I’m all for the finer things in life (in moderation), sometimes it’s equally fulfilling to find amazing things at affordable prices as well. 🙂

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March 28, 2019

Things That Make Me Happy – 25

It’s that time of the month again – for me to reflect on the things that are making me happy. As always, please play along in the comments!

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March 26, 2019

Tuesday Tidbits – 281

I think Ava needs one of these.
I found this “sorry” article one of the most fascinating things I’ve read recently. I know I do this more often than not and now I’m going to catch myself when I’m about to utter this word.
So yes, Tommy and I are about 9 years behind from when the TV show, The Office, last aired in 2013 (minus syndication), but we have settled into a new, fun evening routine that I look forward to every day – once the kiddos are in bed, we’ll each have a glass of wine and watch a couple episodes of The Office together. We are currently more than halfway through Season 3. It’s the little things ya’ll.
If the weather holds this coming weekend, I would love to take the kids to the Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday. Will we see any of you there?!
We’ve become fans of Nook, another indoor play area with a couple locations around town (Mosaic District and Ballston).

March 25, 2019

2019 Exercise Intention/Goal Check-in

Happy Monday everyone! Hope ya’ll had a great weekend. We had a busy weekend over here – on Saturday we watched one of Ava’s friends for the day and yesterday we had Ava’s regularly-scheduled swim class in the late-morning, followed by two birthday parties. 🙂

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March 21, 2019

Double Please!

Last Saturday evening Tommy and I had a great double date with our friends Kathryn and Matt. Both of our daughters, Ava and Addie, now go to the same preschool and their preschool offers a monthly “Parents Night Out”. For $30 (per kid), you can drop your kiddo off at the preschool on the chosen Saturday from 4:30pm – 8:30pm and be assured that they will get fed and be taken care of for those said hours. It’s a dream!

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March 19, 2019

Tuesday Tidbits – 280

Decided to treat myself and bought this necklace. Nice way to know Ava and Luke are always with me.
The Surprising Shift in Michelle Obama’s Style.
Best Gifts to Bring a New Mother.
I’m getting into the spring spirit! Bought this cute sweater that I plan on wearing repeatedly.
Some Blue Jacket fun on Saturday evening!

March 15, 2019

Pappe

Last night Tammy and I went to Pappe for the first time on 14th Street for our monthly dinner. (Christina was sick – we missed you!) Pappe opened last summer in Logan Circle and we all had been eager to try this Indian food spot for awhile.

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March 12, 2019

Tuesday Tidbits – 279

I find this fascinating, xx
Tommy and I have already bought our tickets to see Aladdin, the musical, at the Kennedy Center this summer. So excited!
Fast Food french fry power rankings.
10 Emotion-Coaching Phrases to Use When Your Child is Upset
Quite possibly my favorite picture of Luke right now.

March 11, 2019

My Little Winglet

As a proud member of The Wing, I have been dying for an opportunity to take Ava here, as she is my little Winglet-in-training! Well, this past Saturday, I got my opportunity. The Wing was holding a Kid’s Creative Movement class with Antonia’s Dance Collective and our calendar was open, so I quickly signed us up. (The Wing has gotten pretty good about offering kid-friendly events lately, but all the previous events didn’t work with our busy calendar). I was super excited to take Ava to this as she has been asking to take dance lessons nonstop and I knew a mommy/daughter date was just what the two of us needed.