• The DC I Never Knew

    I have been living in the Washington DC area for almost 10 years and this weekend I had a chance to explore four new places in DC that I had never experienced.  Whether you are a long-time resident or in town visiting, here are some must-sees that you can do during an afternoon to the nation’s capital. A visit to the United States Botanic Garden: Be ready to soak in the variety of flowers from around the world. From orchids to native desert plants to those found in our 50th state, this is a place where you’ll definitely want to bring your camera to take those stunning photos. Admission is free and it’s…

  • Winter in Napa – Part 2

    Napa Valley Wineries You could spend weeks exploring all the wineries of Napa; each one has its own appeal and niche. There are wines that specialize in every variety of grape and cater to every type of visitor, big groups and intimate gatherings, experts and amateurs, people who want full hands on tours or simply open a bottle on a patio and enjoy the view.  Here’s a few that we visited and absolutely loved. The first stop we made was at the Napa Valley Welcome Center.  This was the best first stop we could have made; one of their advisors, Jeanne, listened to what kind of wine and atmosphere we wanted…

  • An Afternoon at a Virginia Organic Farm.

      My husband and I love to take road trips on weekends and explore every nearby little city, beautiful landscape, and small shop around our home in the Washington DC area. This summer our group of friends decided that each of us should plan a fun day trip around our area, and West Virginia was one of our destinations. On our way back from the horse races in Charles Town, WV, we stopped off at this amazing local and certified organic farm called Stoneybrook Farm and their amazing farm market in Hillsboro, VA. Their pecan pie, pumpkin butter, and caramel popcorn were incredibly delicious, and of course all the fresh and organic vegetables,…