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• Mother’s Grille – Federal Hill

  

  The first time I visited Mother's Grille in Federal Hill was when I was about 7 months pregnant with Baby Jack. My husband and I were up visiting Baltimore,... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Journal Update: 4 Months

  

  Jack is 4 months old! FOUR MONTHS! There are times when I feel like I've known this little munchkin my whole life, and then there are times where I'm so amazed... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ClassPass is the New Way to Workout

  

  Have you ever wanted to go work out, but find yourself hating the idea of going with no plan, feeling bored and pained out of your mind with the concept of... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bluegrass Tavern

  

  I love my new neighborhood. I love it so much and for so many reasons, including the fact that there are so MANY excellent restaurants within minutes of... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• We Made It! My First Week in Baltimore: Lots of Food & Fun

  

  Whew. After three LONG days in the car and hotels with my two cats, baby and mom, I finally arrived a week ago in my new city, Baltimore, MD. I have to say, it'... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Journal Update: 3 Months

  

  Baby Jack Houston officially reached the 3-month mark on Father's Day, the 21st of this month, and I just can't believe how much has happened, and how much has... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 3 Ingredient Meals

  All you need are 3 Ingredients to make the perfect meal! Amazing, right? Check out All you need are 3 Ingredients to make the perfect meal! by Katie L.... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Journal Update: Month 2

  

  Baby Jack is now two months old… TWO MONTHS?!? When did that happen? It must have just passed by during all of the feedings, crying, fussing, feedings,... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• May 2015 Birchbox Man Unboxing

  

  Michael’s 5th Birchbox Man box came nearly 2 weeks ago, and I honestly think it’s one of the better boxes he has received thus far. Though there were only four... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A BIG Announcement. Like, Really Big.

  

  Unless you’ve been living under a giant rock the past couple of weeks or so, then you’ve undoubtedly been hearing a lot about the city of Baltimore, and what yo... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• April 2015 Boxycharm Unboxing & Review!

  

  Yay! It’s BOXYCHARM time!!! I love getting my monthly BOXYCHARM box, and when April’s amazing BLOOM box arrived yesterday, I got so excited. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Journal Update: A Day in the Life of Having a Newborn Baby

  

  Hey everyone! Whew. I hope everyone’s doing well. I’m finally getting a free moment to sit down and write a little in Jack’s Baby Journal. What a whirlwind few... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Style by Boogie: Dollar Shave Club’s New Hair Products Are the Bomb.

  

  Love is in the hair, thanks to my beloved Dollar Shave Club. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “What in the world is this girl even talking about right now? Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• April 2015 Birchbox Man: Unboxing & Review

  

  Hurrah! It’s time for yet another Birchbox Man unboxing and review! I have said it a million times, but it remains true: I absolutely love that my hubby has... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Journal | Week 1: Baby Jack is Here & My Labor Story

  

  I’m in a lot of pain. Like, a LOT. From no sleep to my cracked, dry and bleeding breasts, to my stitched up lady-parts, to my back spasms to my stomach cramps,... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• March 2015 BOXYCHARM Unboxing & Review!

  

  I always get so excited when it’s Boxycharm time! Hurrah! What is Boxycharm, you may be asking yourself? Let me give you my short little shpeal before we get... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pregnancy Journal Update: Week 38

  

  Hey everyone! So, I’m full term and ready to pop. Seriously. Seriously ready to pop. I feel so impatient and so huge right now. C’mon, Baby Jack! C’mon out!... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Columbus Pizza Naturale Take & Bake Pizzas

  

  Can I be honest for a second? In these last few weeks of pregnancy, I have really hated cooking. Hated. I don’t know what it is, you guys, but I just can’t stan... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My New Addiction: Lush Cosmetics | A Lush Haul

  

  You guys. YOU GUYS! I think I have arrived at the Lush Cosmetics party a bit late, but I’m here, and I’m so glad I made it. I honestly don’t remember how I firs... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• March 2015 Birchbox Man: Unboxing & Review

  

  Yay! It’s time for another Birchbox Man unboxing and review! I absolutely love that my hubby has his very own subscription service for dudes that brings tailore... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES