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In Food / Lifestyle

The Apples of my Eye

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The Apples of my Eye

To celebrate my beautiful niece’s seventh birthday our family took a trek down route 66 to Hartland Apple Orchard in Markham, VA. I revel being a city mouse but as a Virginia girl born and raised every once in a while I need a good dose of real fresh air and grassy hills. Fortunately, within a 1-2 hour drive outside of D.C. you can make your way to a number of Virginia orchards and vineyards. It makes for a great outing with kids and fury friends who are free to roam the hills. Read More

In Motherhood

5 Lessons Learned in Motherhood

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5 Lessons Learned in Motherhood

With its ups and downs, becoming a parent is an incredible gift, and will without a doubt be the biggest game changer of your life. Your daily life thus far has been about feeding, resting, challenging, and fulfilling yourself, and then all at once every thought and concern is entirely redirected to nurturing this tiny new life in your arms. And let me tell you something else, taking care of a newborn (or two) is the most mentally, emotionally, and physically draining thing you will every experience in your life. Here are something things that I learned along the way that helped me to survive and thrive as a new mother. Read More