Archive for December, 2010

World Tour: Merry Christmas!
[ 0 ] December 24, 2010 |

World Tour: Merry Christmas!

‘Tis officially the season to be jolly!  Flights are landing, cars are pulling up in front of houses, and trains and buses into stations, and families are being reunited to celebrate the Christmas holiday.  Cheers to a blissful holiday season filled with great food, greater company and lots of Christmas spirit!  Be safe in your […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Gift Exchange?
[ 0 ] December 24, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Gift Exchange?

So everyone has received a gift or two that does not exactly fit your style, look or personality but is there a need to show bad etiquette when receiving these hideous gifts?? No.  Etiquette Tuesday returns (*took a few weeks off to decompress…) with what to do with those Christmas gifts that were clearly not […]

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Gi.Ve.Aw.Ay Results
[ 1 ] December 20, 2010 |

Gi.Ve.Aw.Ay Results

After ironing out some kinks for the jet setter Giveaway posted here, it is time to announce the winner.  And the winner is (*Drum roll, please…) Anna!  Through random selection (*simply placing all the names in a hat and pulling one out…), Anna is the winner of a $100 gift certificate to CSN Stores to snag a nifty little piece […]

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Happy New Year!
[ 1 ] December 20, 2010 |

Happy New Year!

A few places to toast in the New Year in the District: Cuba Libre: A pre-fixe menu is available for $90 with limited reservations for 9 pm and 9:30 pm.  Late diners will be able to keep their reserved table throughout the evening which works to their advantage once the entertainment begins at 11 PM.  Salsa, […]

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World Tour: The Dominican Republic
[ 0 ] December 17, 2010 |

World Tour: The Dominican Republic

Winter hasn’t even officially began yet and temperatures are unusually low in North Carolina.  Consequently, the search is on for a cheap flight to warmer temperatures, foreign languages and most excitedly, new food.  As of right now, the Dominican Republic has my interest. I have always been attracted to the look, the feel and the […]

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