I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but we really, really like mason jars here at A&C. So when we saw these DIY travel cups crop up on Pinterest, we knew that we had to try them.
Tips from a Tahoe Family Trip
As we mentioned last week, Alyssa and I both were hitting the road for family trips this weekend. I just got in from a great Tahoe family trip with ALL of my family (15 of us in one house!) and it was the best one yet: enough space for everyone, perfect beach weather and tons
Pistachio, Pretzel and Dark Chocolate Brittle
We’re headed to a co-ed bridal shower for my brother and future sister-in-law, which her family is hosting near the Boston Area. Fun! You’re thinking. A trip to Boston! What is that, about a 2 hour flight from Cleveland? Except . . . my father won’t fly in airplanes. So this means that we’ll be
A Favorite Belgian-style Beer
Happy Friday! Is it happy hour yet? I went to a great German restaurant in Cleveland with my parents, Der Braumeister. They have a great beer selection, and my favorite was Canadian brewery Unibroue’s La Fin du Monde. I’ve seen in on beer lists and in grocery stores before, but somehow had never tried it.
Friday Favorites
Happy Friday! Here are some of our favorites from this week: Paper straws: Biodegradable paper straws come in a huge variety of colors and patterns. They’ll add an extra festive touch to any of your parties, or use them at home to simply brighten up your day!
Cinnamon Horchata Milkshake
A few weeks ago, I happened upon a new blog which sucked me in immediately with what might be the best everyday drink recipe known to man: the Cinnamon Horchata Milkshake. Oh ho ho… you thought simple HORCHATA was delicious? You didn’t even know how good it could be! I made two slight tweaks
West Side Market in Cleveland
Cleveland’s West Side Market started as an open-air market in 1840 and has evolved over the years into a bustling community of vendors located in a beautiful old building.
DIY Essential Oil Sugar Scrub
I have a confession to make. In May I visited Alyssa in Japan and DIDN’T BRING A HOSTESS GIFT. What kind of monster am I? Sure, I brought a few goodies over from the US, but I’m a Very Firm Believer in a nice little token of thanks. Next time I visit I’ll at least