This weekend I was expressing my love for Cinco de Mayo to Aaron when we both discovered a pattern.  Apparently I have a soft spot for holidays celebrating independence and named for the date they fall on.  My affinity for Cinco de Mayo is second only to my love for the 4th of July.  They’re both easy, low-maintenance holidays characterized by yummy food, delicious beverages, and warm weather– three things that I strongly believe in!

Lately it seems you can’t … +more

Happy Cinco de Mayo Eve to all of you!  Sometimes I wish that I could pack a bag, drive to the airport, and fly to the destination of my choosing on a total whim.  Want to know where I’d go today?   Tulum, Mexico, that’s where!  I would spend the weekend soaking up the sun on white sandy beaches with Aaron and celebrating Cinco de Mayo with authentic mexican margaritas (probably not like these!) and hiking through the ancient mayan … +more