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Dearest gentle reader, if you’re here, I hope you have seen my event listing for my upcoming Bridgerton party! For my history buffs, I must acknowledge that Bridgerton is not 100% historically correct, but is, in fact, 100% entertaining. I am also obsessed with Shonda Rhimes & I am ecstatic to be putting together this […]

During my charcuterie classes, I have found that many participants are interested in some of my go-to tools for making the perfect spread at your next gathering. Also, I love getting messages about new places to shop, so send me an email or DM on instagram with ideas on places to shop for charcuterie supplies! […]

Check out these fun recipes for quick and easy cocktails to liven up your next girls night!

ARTISTS Hello Becka is a DC native who moved to Pittsburgh and began her Etsy shop while home during Covid-19. Her incredibly unique, nature-inspired paintings include different mediums with a focus on sustainability. Jessi Evans is a local artist that I discovered at The Farmer’s Daughter shop on the North Shore. Jessi painted an amazing […]

How to Make A Guilt-Free Night Out Happen  The journey of parenthood is a constant emotional rollercoaster. It can feel impossible to turn off the hamster wheel of checklists, ideas, future decisions, past decisions, and responsibilities. It is so overwhelming, but I truly believe that most people are out here trying to do the best […]

Our amazing night out in downtown Pittsburgh at Industry Public House and Arsenal Bowling was one for the books! It was our first *official* event since we shed the book club title. Using our suburban mama skills, we set up a solid carpool and took our mini-vans downtown! *Side note, my friend has a very […]

Hi friends! My two girls have birthdays in January and February so we convinced my very sweet, almost-7-year-old to share a birthday party with her baby sister. It was such a relief but also a little stressful to have allll the friends at one time. I wanted to do the party at home because it […]