A guide to making life a little more fabulous

When some of Toby’s classmates decided to have an 80s rock party, the following happened: 1.

Like most men (and certainly most Marines), Toby loves beer.

Since this is our last spring in DC (at least for a while), we knew we had to go see the cherry blossom trees when they were in bloom.

I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love a good margarita.

I’m a total sugar addict, so I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I’m enamored with marshmallows.

Happy Derby Day, y’all! Sadly, I am looking for houses in California right now and not at home whipping up a bunch of Derby-themed foods and drinks for you, but I do have a couple things you could put together in time for the run for the roses.

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and if you haven’t already booked a reservation for brunch or tea, you may be in trouble.

Since we were out of town for the Kentucky Derby, we decided to have a Preakness party (even though we are within driving distance of Baltimore, where the actual Preakness is run).

Being married to a man from Kentucky means there is a lot of bourbon in my life.

Going to a barbecue/cookout (or whatever you call grilling outside where you live) this weekend? I have a perfect side dish recipe that doesn’t require any cooking and takes only a few minutes to put together.

Fruit salad: It doesn’t sound very exciting, because it normally isn’t.

I know it’s only Thursday, but if you’re looking forward to a lazy weekend at home and don’t anticipate wanting to change out of your pajamas for brunch… you’re in luck.

When I was in elementary school, my best friend Erica and I would sometimes bake things.

Hey! How are y’all? I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve blogged, but we are currently up to our eyeballs in boxes, getting ready for our big move to California.

A few weeks ago, I happened to be watching The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, and she made raspberry lemonade.

I am not sure how I missed National Bourbon Day, but honestly? Just about every day is bourbon day in our house.