Far Rockaway Beach

Last weekend Ambar and I went to Far Rockaway Beach for the first time and quickly realized we should have been doing this every weekend, every summer. It is SO easy to get to by train, I don’t know how … Continue reading

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How was your St. Patrick’s Day? While most of my friends headed to Savannah for a big celebration full of green beer, friends and music, we had a relaxing weekend with family that was just what I was looking for. A trip to Muir Woods National Park (post to follow), Sausalito for lunch on the Bay, a quick drive through Sonoma for some wine tasting, and back to the house to host a cookout for our friend’s last night before he deploys to Afghanistan made for a full, fun day!

She works hard for her money!

She works hard for her money!

Taking a walk through our neighborhood today we stumbled upon this sweet girl. Standing in her driveway with a cup for coins, she was singing to the world. She looked like she was having so much fun. I wish I … Continue reading

Happy (cozy) Friday

Happy (cozy) Friday

After wrapping up a busy holiday season we are going to take the weekend to do some fun house projects and maybe take a day trip out to some vineyards. I am so sad to take down our Christmas decorations … Continue reading

The Rockaways need our help

This video shows just how devastating Hurricane Sandy was to the Rockaways. Hearing a first hand account of what it was like just 2 days after the storm had passed is absolutely chilling. After being in NY the year before during Hurricane Irene … Continue reading