December 09, 2019

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    Planning Advice for Authentic People: When the World Pushes Back

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    Graduation Party Realizations: Putting Precision on Display

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    Pinterest Obsession: Why This Site is So Good (and Sometimes Frustrating)

    Plum Paper Planner for 2019: I’m Nerdily Excited About This

    Finding My Dream Wedding Gown: Permission to be a Fluffy Cupcake

    What is a Good Price for a Wedding Cake: Is There a Good Price for a Wedding Cake?

    Budget Wedding Advice: Should I Leave out the Word “Wedding” When I Talk to Vendors?

    How to Plan a Wedding on a Small Budget: Bridal Party Customs

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    Egyptian Easter Menu: Celebrating with a Taste of Egypt

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    De Rican Chef Restaurant: A Hampton Roads Treat

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Valentine's Day Out: Can I Afford to be in Love?
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Valentine’s Day Out: Can I Afford to be in Love?

By Star LaBranche
January 21, 2019
in :  Event Planning, Events, Hampton Roads, Holidays
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Picture it: Virginia Beach, 2019. I’m desperately searching Facebook for something to do with Dan for the Saturday after Valentine’s Day since the day in question falls on a Thursday. I know we want to have a nice quiet morning and afternoon together at home, but I can’t stay inside for too long or I will go a little stir …

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New Year's Eve: Simple Decor for an Early Evening
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New Year’s Eve: Simple Decor for an Early Evening

By Star LaBranche
January 1, 2019
in :  Events
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Ah, New Year’s Eve. The promise of a new year unfolding, the excitement of possibilities unleashed into the world, the dare of whether or not I can manage to stay up past midnight… Sadly, I lasted until 10:40pm watching Fairy Tale with Dan. But here are some of the games and decor I did. Some of which we will be …

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Loose-Leaf Tea: Discovering Black and Blue Monk!
Hampton Roads

Loose-Leaf Tea: Discovering Black and Blue Monk!

By Star LaBranche
December 29, 2018
in :  Hampton Roads, Out and About
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I’ve been a Discover Teas customer for years now. Their teas second to none in quality and variety. And we all know how much I love variety. Dan is new to tea, so I decided to give him the choice of what to brew after dinner. He choose Black and Blue Monk. My favorite tea. Black and Blue Monk is …

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De Rican Chef Restaurant: A Hampton Roads Treat
Hampton Roads

De Rican Chef Restaurant: A Hampton Roads Treat

By Star LaBranche
December 29, 2018
in :  Hampton Roads, Restaurants
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De Rican Chef is a restaurant I’ve driven past many times, wondering if it’s any good. I ended up finally going for the first time a few weeks previously and was blown away by their amazing flavors, well-cooked meats, and friendly staff. I decided to take Dan for my second trip as neither of us had eaten dinner and no …

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I'm a 30-something digital marketing team member who loves to plan! I have two awesome cats, a great boyfriend, and a lust for life. Follow along in my adventures as I learn how to cook, design, set tables, and whatever else comes my way.

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