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Honeymoon in London
Travel ➤ April 13, 2015

Honeymoon in London

Despite my love for British comedy and quite a big stash of PTO days, I never found the time to hop across the pond to the UK before meeting Adam. Between his love for history,...

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We’re Not Best Friends
Family ➤ March 23, 2015

We’re Not Best Friends

Relationships are weird. We’re fed so many different fairytale scenarios about courting and falling in love from movies and TV shows, that when our respective stars don’t quite align as such, we begin to question everything...

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The 5 Worst Things About Getting Married
Family ➤ March 18, 2015

The 5 Worst Things About Getting Married

A lot has happened since the last time I published a post - most notably, I got married two weeks ago. I have no regrets about the amazing man I married, our beyond incredible and supportive families, and the future we will build together. That said - and you don't have to be planning a wedding to know this as a truth - planning a wedding can be a painful process. Things will go wrong, feelings will be hurt, and you'll be struggling to stay focused on the end result, the ultimate ROI: you'll soon be marrying your soulmate. While I compiled a list of 5 things that I found to be the antithesis of wedding-planning bliss, I'm sure there are many more that could qualify.

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That Thing About Birthdays
Family ➤ November 19, 2014

That Thing About Birthdays

As of last Friday, I'm another year older. In two days, I'll be one year and a week older. I feel older, but I don't know that I feel wiser. Birthdays are funny in that way.

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Engagement Gifts
Family ➤ May 10, 2014

Engagement Gifts

When we announced our engagement, we received so many thoughtful gifts. Most were picture frames, a few were books. But today, I received my absolute favorite gift of all. I know I shouldn't pick favorites, but in this case, I'm ignoring the etiquette and naming names.

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Meet Alexandra

Just a 30-something millennial, mom, marketer. Michigander turned New Yorker who shares quips, opinions, essays, and more.

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Food ➤ July 11, 2013

Aubergine Dreams: An Ode to Eggplant

Before Mark Bittman penned his praise for eggplant via the New York Times, I became acquainted with the fantastic fruit. Sometime after I lost interest in microwaving spaghetti squash, I picked up a beautiful Italian...

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Recipes ➤ August 19, 2018

Tofu Tales

My love for tofu has roots, and they run deep. The first time I tried it – pre-vegetarian days – was when I was in the 8th grade. I went to a local Thai restaurant...

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Recipes ➤ January 18, 2018

Garbanzo Glory

I love the garbanzo bean almost as much as I love eggplant. It’s versatile, easily accessible, healthy and hearty. At lunch with good friends in Astoria, I ordered chickpea soup as a vessel for warmth...

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