Aidan and I tagged along with Phil when he had a work conference in Boston and it was so fun to show Aidan our old neighborhood and home! We reunited with close friends and it was the first time all of our kids got to meet each other. From poker nights to that crazy parent … Continue reading Little Film: Reunion in Boston
Phil and I spent Halloween weekend, visiting our old stomping grounds in Boston, a city that we had called home for almost 10 years. This was the city where we met and where we have cultivated and created so many great friendships and wonderful memories. It really was truly amazing to see everyone again after a year and … Continue reading Back in Boston
In prior years, Halloween was always celebrated at a friend’s house. We would spend countless hours coming up with last minute costumes. Beer pong was played, drinks were had, and dancing to Eminem in the basement ensued. Cheetos, pretzels, candy corn, ice cream, cupcakes, and pizza were strewn throughout the small kitchen counter, and the place was packed … Continue reading Halloween: Friends & Food
With being so busy these last few weeks, I had nearly forgotten to share my girl’s weekend in Boston consisting of waterfront explorations and a long overdue girl’s night of dining and dancing. Chels and I met in graduate school in Boston and immediately bonded over our love for the west coast, specifically California, our home state. But, after graduation, she moved … Continue reading Girl’s Weekend in Boston
Recently, our new friends from France, who were planning a trip to Boston, asked for some recommendations as to things to see and do in the city. After writing back to them a ridiculously long email with bullet points and footnotes of my favorite Boston sights and restaurants, I decided this comprehensive list was too good not to share it … Continue reading Boston City Guide
After an adventure filled 4th of July weekend, P and I decided to stay closer to home and explore Jamaica Plain or “JP” (as most call it), a diverse, more suburban neighborhood within the city of Boston. We tend to stay near downtown, and haven’t really given JP a chance. P and I decided to … Continue reading Summer Wanderings in Jamaica Plain
With Hurricane Arthur looming, the city of Boston made a decision to move the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from the 4th of July to the 3rd. So, our 4th of July weekend festivities began early this year! P and I started off the three day weekend with drinks at home while watching the Boston … Continue reading Raining Sparkles: 4th of July in Boston
Recently, some friends that are visiting Boston asked me where the best places for sunsets are in the city. P and I have both lived in Boston for almost 10 years and have seen our fair share of sunsets both accidentally and planned. I thought I would also share our list of favorite Boston sunset … Continue reading The Best Places for Sunsets in Boston
This weekend, my little sister, C, flew all the way from California to Boston for a short weekend visit. I hadn’t seen her since Christmas, so I was so excited to spend some quality sister time. We had a jam-packed weekend of amazing food, ice cream and gorgeous spring scenery. I took her all around the city to … Continue reading Sister Time in the Springtime
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