Event Planning Valentine’s Day Out: Can I Afford to be in Love? 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 … Read More
Events New Year’s Eve: Simple Decor for an Early Evening 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 … Read More
Hampton Roads Loose-Leaf Tea: Discovering Black and Blue Monk! 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 … Read More
Hampton Roads De Rican Chef Restaurant: A Hampton Roads Treat 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 … Read More