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I love StitchFix. I've made that fairly clear in ordering seven other times. But this time ... eh. It was off. I loved two items immediately upon opening, but I was really disappointed to see a bag (which I don't remotely need) and the two cardigans were so blah. Dive in with me as I …
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Yes, I took a few minutes out of my day to judge what others are wearing—just for you. You're welcome. At the 2014 Oscars, there were the obvious and expected fashion winners: Lupita's stunning, deep v-neck robin's egg blue gown with sparkles, Kate's caped white-metallic sheath, and Cate in something unexpected but perfect on her …
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Another day, another Stitch Fix! This is my 7th one (click here to see the others) and overall, not my favorite, but one piece really stood out to make this Fix a winner. Plus, my stylist kept every single item under $50! Read on and let me know what you think ... AGNES BELTED FLORAL PRINT …
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After years together, Steve and I have started to run out of gift ideas for each other. For Christmas (and sometimes birthdays), we've started buying joint gifts or traveling. This Christmas, we decided that a long weekend away in the mountains sounded good, but our schedules weren't having it. Last week, I suggested we just …
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Did you know that you're supposed to take 10,000 steps each day? Easy enough, right? If you work an office job like I do, start using a FitBit and you'll be shocked and how little you actually moved. I started using a FitBit One the week of Thanksgiving. I quickly found that, if I didn't …
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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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Yes, I can write one post with all of the books I've read this year. I am not as focused as my friend, Brianna, who read more than 120 books this year. I was lucky to eke out one every two months, and here's what I thought of seven that I read. Why Have Kids by …
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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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My stylist, Ishara, hit it out of the ballpark with this Stitch Fix. As soon as I opened the box, I was delighted with the patterns, colors, and styles. Once again, I had a box full of work-appropriate, non-cotton blouses and one dress, just as I'd requested. All items were $48-58, which stayed close to …
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Another day, another Stitch Fix! (Want to read about the previous four? Go for it.) I was sick when I received this Stitch Fix, so there are no photos with me in them. Ready to see what was in this Fix and what I kept? (I always like to know what you think I should've …
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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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I've talked about Relay Foods in the past. It's no secret that the online grocer is a favorite of mine, and I want to share a few reasons why I adore Relay Foods so much. Relay Foods is focused on supporting local, sustainable farming. Much of what I order comes from PA, MD, or VA. I …
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UPDATE: I kept the purple top after many positive comments. I did start too feel like the teal one was a bit matronly, and I loved the cardigan but it was a little too long and expensive. I'm on my fourth Stitch Fix (FYI: referral link) and I must say—they're really getting it right. While my …
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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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My third Stitch Fix arrived and I was so excited to tear into it. For this Fix, I asked the stylist to only include tops. I requested that they be non-cotton and work- appropriate. My stylist was Michelle, and she delivered. I opened up the box to find five patterned and solid tops. Win! The first shirt was …
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Have you heard of Goodies.co? It's another monthly subscription box full of—you guessed it—goodies! Food goodies, to be exact. The service is still in beta, but they're doing an awesome job. Each month, I get a box packed full of 5-7 food items to try. Many are full size, too! Quite a few are healthier …
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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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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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Have you heard of Stitch Fix? I follow several bloggers who have received "fixes" and I've been dying to try it. Stitch Fix (FYI—referral link) is an online personal shopping service where you provide your preferences, sizes, and links to any sites that show your style. Your personal shopper reviews all of it and choose five …
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Steve and I were recently invited to check out Michael Mina’s Wit & Wisdom Tavern in Baltimore’s Harbor East. The dinner fell on Steve’s birthday, and I think it was a pretty awesome way to celebrate. Check out the photos below and click through for my full review: http://exm.nr/ZIrO9C.
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RLB Ink. 