The main motivator for us moving to New York two years ago was John’s job, but a major perk was the city’s proximity to the Catskill Mountains. Technically known as Catskill Park, this beautiful part of the country has been one of our favorite vacation spots since John took me there when we first started dating. He spent the summers going to camp there as a kid. I’ve been wanting to write a Catskill Mountains guide for a while now,…
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Storage is limited in our small kitchen and there’s not much in the way of counter space. The upper cabinets hang so low that our coffee maker can’t even slide under them, so we’ve had it awkwardly sticking out in front of the microwave, one misplaced elbow away from plummeting to the floor. It was neither pretty nor functional. I knew I had to figure out a way to get a little more storage, a little more counter space, or…
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Refreshing Summer Cocktail: Champagne Grapefruit Mojito
Posted on July 6, 2018When it comes to what to drink on a hot summer day, my go-to is usually an ice cold draft beer. The only downside to beer, though, is that it can make you feel a little like a bloated whale, especially during a heat wave when all you want to be doing is wearing as little clothing as possible. This week I decided to mix it up with a citrusy cocktail I found on Pinteres: a champagne grapefruit mojito (credit…
48 hours in New York City isn’t nearly enough time to see all that the city has to offer—or even a fraction of it. Still, it’s plenty of time to get a taste of the Big Apple. This itinerary will take you to three of the city’s five boroughs and includes some of my favorite spots to bring friends when they visit. I’ve left most of the major tourist attractions like the Empire State Building and The Met off this…
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8 Things To Know Before Starting Your Remodeling Project
Posted on June 29, 2018We recently took on our first major remodeling project updating our home’s only bathroom. We had a contractor do the construction work, but simply managing the project was a lot of work in itself. There’s a lot to consider, from your vision to your timeline and most importantly, your budget. Here are 8 things I learned from our first remodel that I’ll definitely put to use before starting future projects. 1. Learn as much as you can about the work…
When we moved into our 100-year-old house, we knew there were a lot of things that needed work. One part of the house, though, was screaming for some TLC louder than all the rest: the bathroom. It’s the home’s only bathroom and it barely breaks 30 square feet. It was in pretty bad shape, with peeling plaster, mildew and ancient fixtures. Between the small size and the condition, using the bathroom just felt kind of grimy—how you might feel in…
I’m an AirBnb fanatic. I almost never stay in a hotel room anymore if there’s an AirBnb option nearby. For starters, AirBnb is almost always comparatively priced if not cheaper than a hotel room, and it often comes with better amenities like a private pool or a full kitchen. It’s also a great option for traveling with a dog. I’ve found AirBnbs to be way more flexible in allowing pets than most hotels, and they don’t come with the added…