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Oops. I kind of fell off the radar, didn't I? I've been pretty busy, so let me catch you up. Two Saturdays ago, I ran the Baltimore 10-miler with Dianne and Jon. I forgot my watch! I am the world's WORST pacer, so I wasn't shocked when I saw that I did my first mile …
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It's one of those days where I'm reading so many interesting things that my Facebook/Twitter feeds might blow up if I share each individually, so I'm writing a post to put everything here: Urban Chic is having a 15% flash sale on Hunter Boots! Baltimore ladies, if you haven't invested yet, today is the day. There …
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How have I been blogging for months now but haven't reviewed Uber and Lyft, two of my very favorite services?? If you're living under a rock (or outside of a city), Uber and Lyft are ride-sharing services. Both have been in Baltimore for about 6 months (Lyft) to over a year (Uber). Here's a little …
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Baltimore has seen 10 murders in the first nine days of 2014. Sorry to kick off with such a downer, but WTF is wrong with people?? At this rate, we'll hit 400 murder this year. That is ridiculous. Are people annoyed because it's cold? January 26 is Australia Day at the National Aquarium. In good news, …
If you read my post recapping my 2013 goals, you know I love to categorize and make specific "self requests." (Love that, Molly!) So here's the list of 30 things that I want to happen in my 30th year. Let's do this, 2014. CAREER Pick up 1-2 new freelance opportunities Post to blog 2x/week+ Write …
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Rather than make lofty resolutions, like "work out more," I've turned to making goals for the past few years. They're categorized, specific, and (usually) attainable, which keeps me on track. Here are my 2013 goals with assessments of how I did. (Grab a snack because this is a long list.) CAREER Freelance: Continue to write …
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The Quintessential Gentleman, Baltimore's answer to, "Where can dapper guys shop?" is hosting a ladies' day this Saturday. Complimentary spa treatments are available while shopping for the guy in your life. Plus, my co-worker. Chris, did a photo shoot with them and is featured on their website! (Check him out under 'The Office,' smokin' a …
Sometimes, life gets a little hectic and finding time to blog escapes me. Fortunately, I always take pics, so here's what I've been up to, in photographic format. Katharine and I celebrated Wit & Wisdom's second birthday at an awesome party that the team hosted. Brianna & Paul hosted Friendsgiving, where I colored this …
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Have a few dollars left from Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Put them toward a good cause today, #GivingTuesday: We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. This year help us create #GivingTuesday. A new day for giving back. On Tuesday December 3, 2013, global charities, families, businesses, community centers, …
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I consider myself someone who loves to be social but also appreciates a good night on the couch. Most weeks, I have 2-3 things going on after work/on the weeks, but I try to balance it with plenty of nights in. Last week, though, I was a crazy busy socialite* with back-to-back events. On Tuesday, …
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uberX has arrived in Baltimore! I'm obsessed with Uber, the car service where you get a fancy-schmancy car/SUV sent to pick you up wherever you are. I take it to the airport, train station, dinner, etc, It is a little pricier, though, so uberX provides a more cost-effective option. If you have the app, just slide …
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It's been a busy week! I'm pretty much exhausted, but from really fun, important things. Here are five things that I'm reading/loving/wanting this Friday: Homemade, natural pet repellent: We have a new couch and two new rugs—and our one cat, Jack, loves them. Love to scratch them, that is, and the store-bought sprays work well, but they're …
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After finding a realtor and making our needs/wants/perks list, Steve and started the house hunt. We quickly realized that we would have to be a little more flexible with our list. It seemed like if there was parking, there was no basement. If we got an open kitchen, the living room was closed off or the bedrooms were …
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Have you ever heard of the Spanish food fight, La Tomatina? Yes, people willingly have tomatoes thrown and smashed all over themselves. RSP Live (the same crew who puts on Run for your Lives, the zombie race) decided to bring the concept to Baltimore, and the first Tomato Run will combine a 3.1 mile run at Ripken …
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I just wrote a post on the five reasons why you should get to The Four Seasons' restaurants ASAP, but I still had a bunch of fantastic photos that I didn't have room to share. In case that list wasn't enticing enough, feast your eyes: As always, a HUGE thank you to Audrey, Tiffany, Justin, Anthony, …
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Now that we are about to close on our house (Spoiler alert: We bought one!), I figured I should move on to the next post in my adventures in house hunting series. I talked about the importance of finding a great realtor, and now I want to share our wish list. When we got serious about house hunting, Steve …
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If you know anything about me, you know how much I love animals, especially dogs. When I read about Kennedy Krieger Institute's (KKI) dog therapy program, I contacted its PR team for more info. I loved the story of Stephanie Cooper Greenberg, who brings her Dalmatian therapy dog, Mattilda, to KKI's inpatient unit. Cooper Greenberg saw …
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Caption this! Really, just caption this photo and you could win tickets to the Maryland State Fair. I have four (4) tickets and two (2) wristbands to give away! Tickets grant you entrance to the fair and the wristbands give you unlimited rides. Tickets are worth $8 each and wristbands worth $23 each. So yes, just …
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We're so lucky to have a world-class aquarium here in Baltimore, right on the water. Today, the National Aquarium is opening a bad-ass new addition, the Blacktip Reef. Don't know what a blacktip shark is? Wikipedia says that they're more "timid" than most sharks. Happy Shark Week. (Sorry this intro is littered with links. So …
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When you're house hunting, it's important to find "The One." Not the house—we'll get to that later—but the right realtor to help you in the process. About a year ago, Steve and I found out that we would have to move out of our rental. We weren't quite ready to buy a house at that …
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B'More Organic drinks. The very kind Andrew at B'More Organic reached out to me about reviewing B'More Organic's line of products*, and I excitedly agreed. Who wouldn't want to drink something with tons of protein and very little sugar? As a runner, the products were really intriguing to me. Each product is packed with 15-23 g …
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I wrote: Best Food Trucks In Baltimore « CBS Baltimore
The Foreman Wolf duo. Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf are restaurant powerhouses in Baltimore. They're making plans to open their sixth restaurant—the first outside of Baltimore City. Situated on Columbia’s Lakefront, the restaurant will occupy almost 7K-sq-ft. Can't wait to hear about the concept and try the food! Elnett hairspray. Oh, this hairspray is magical. I never …
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On Monday, Bond Street Social will play host to former contestant, Chris Bukowski (Emily's season) during a live screening of "The Bachelorette." There is no cover and there will be light apps and two drinks at no cost. Be sure to RSVP! I'll be there and hope to see you there, too. Related articles "The …
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It's been a crazy week and a half ! The first weekend of June, Steve and I decided to take his cousins, ages 3 and 4, to The Maryland Zoo. I LOVE the zoo and couldn't wait to share the animals with them. I picked them up on Friday and we had a fun night, …
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Yes, I plan to run another half marathon. Yes, I beat myself up a little over the last one, but that doesn't mean that I'm done. Oh no—I'm just getting started, kids. In my recap of the Pittsburgh half marathon, I mentioned that I was making plans for my next half marathon. Here's what I'm …
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I wrote about the best new restaurants that opened in 2012 for WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore, including Birroteca, The Fork & Wrench, Shiso Tavern, Langermann’s on Light, and The Food Market. What’s your favorite?I Wrote: The Best New Restaurants That Opened In Baltimore « CBS Baltimore
If you’re feeling crafty this holiday season, check out some simple ideas from local Baltimore artisans, as featured in CBS Baltimore (and written by me).Best Holiday Craft Ideas From Baltimore Artists « CBS Baltimore
I scoured Baltimore for some of the best edible holiday gifts, including gooey salted caramel brownies and Faidley’s famous crab cakes.Best Places For Edible Holiday Gifts In Baltimore « CBS Baltimore
I reviewed The Mallow Bar in Rosedale, MD for Examiner.com. I plan to gift some of these for the holidays!Review: The Mallow Bar
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