Makeup · Shopping

Summer Essentials: Makeup

This past weekend we got a chance to talk all things summer makeup with our friend Sara Vogel! While technically we know Sara because she is our brother’s sister-in-law, we’ve known her pretty much as long as we’ve known our sister-in-law, Erin, since we all grew up swimming together. Even though Sara is a nurse by… Continue reading Summer Essentials: Makeup

Pennsylvannia · Restaurants

Eat Here: Garces Trading Company

Where do you go for a graduation luncheon in honor of a girl whose favorite channel is the Food Network? An Iron Chef’s restaurant of course! Last Thursday, we celebrated Tori’s graduation from University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medical Laboratory Science with lunch at Garces Trading Company. We knew we wanted to have lunch at… Continue reading Eat Here: Garces Trading Company

Drinks · Summer Cocktails · Wine Cocktails

Drink This: White Sangria

While I’m an equal opportunity sangria (and wine for that matter) drinker, I know there are many of you out there who just really do not like red wine and therefore stay away from red sangria. While a little less common than it’s red cousin, white sangria is equally delicious and easy to make! I… Continue reading Drink This: White Sangria

Gifts · Shopping

The Perfect Gift: Subscription Boxes

In the past few months, my mom and I have become pretty much obsessed with subscription boxes. There are two big beauty boxes out there, Birchbox and Ipsy. The first one we signed up for was Birchbox for just $10/month. While Birchbox is mostly sample sizes of different beauty products, it tends to be really nice… Continue reading The Perfect Gift: Subscription Boxes

Cakes · Food

Summer Sweets: Quick Breads

I am an avid reader of Food Network Magazine, and while there have been tons of great articles and recipes over the years, one of my absolute favorites was their Mix & Match Quick Bread. After making sorbetto with freshly picked strawberries a few weeks ago, it totally reminded me exactly how great it is… Continue reading Summer Sweets: Quick Breads

Events · Holiday Parties · Picnics

How to: Throw an All American Barbecue

Nothing says summer picnic or the 4th of July like grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. The best thing about having the core of your menu be burgers and dogs is that you can make it as simple or gourmet as you want! If you go the simple route, all you need is high quality hamburgers… Continue reading How to: Throw an All American Barbecue

Drinks · Pudding Shots

Birthday Cocktails: Birthday Cake Pudding Shots

In honor of our mom’s birthday today (Happy Birthday Mom!) and America’s birthday on Saturday, we thought we’d share with you one of our favorite flavors of pudding shots–Birthday Cake! These pudding shots utilize vanilla pudding and cake vodka to get that great birthday cake flavor. Sprinkles finish off not only the birthday cake flavor,… Continue reading Birthday Cocktails: Birthday Cake Pudding Shots

Travel · United States

Where to find the Best 4th of July Firework Shows

One of our favorite parts of celebrating the 4th of July (other than great food & outfits) is going to see fireworks shows. Whether it’s a small show at a local high school, fireworks after a baseball game, or a large show there is just something magical about watching the sky light up in beautiful… Continue reading Where to find the Best 4th of July Firework Shows

Fashion · Holiday Wear · Summer

What to Wear: Fourth of July

One of my favorite holidays is Fourth of July because it means BBQs, friends, fireworks and celebrating America all in one day! A day of fun festivities means everyone needs a great outfit that’s decked out in everything red, white and blue. I’ve hunted online and have found a bunch of things perfect for you… Continue reading What to Wear: Fourth of July

Food · Pies

4th of July Dessert: Mom’s Apple Pie

I know that people always says there mom’s pie, cake, or casserole is the best, I’m pretty sure my mom’s apple pie really is the best apple pie ever. While apple season doesn’t start until August, we typically start seeing apple pie at our family gatherings at the end of June since it’s my brother’s birthday… Continue reading 4th of July Dessert: Mom’s Apple Pie