I’m backkkk! Finally, I know! My holiday blogging break was a little longer than I planned.. The new year hasn’t been very kind to me so far, but I’m hoping that turns around this week! When it rains it pours, right?! Anyways, with the exception of the last few weeks, I had a really wonderful trip back to Washington during my break!

I haven’t really had a trip back recently where I just relaxed with family and this trip was just that. I watched more Hallmark movies with my mom than I care to acknowledge, got some of my favorite food fixes in and made 3 trips to Target. Just a good and solid relaxing trip with the fam bam!

I also got to check out the local movie theatre that plays the Seahawks games on the big screen. It’s free and they have treats and drinks for purchase. Someone had a seriously good idea with that idea — the place was packed!

Onto some of the bites of the trip… Donuts, Red Robin, teriyaki and some amazing mac and cheese from Kelly’s Mercantile.

It should also be noted, this was my dad’s FIRST trip to Oshio’s in Enumclaw. I’m not even sure how that is even possible, but it is.

I also got to catch up with a few of my favorites, Little Duck and Ang! So proud of everything Little Duck is doing! And it was so wonderful to catch up with Angie, who lives in New Zealand now! It’s not often we’re home at the same time so I’m glad I got to see her!

Another great trip home in the books! I got spoiled with a pretty awesome sunrise on my flight out of Seattle too. I mean, check out that view!

After an early morning on the west coast, I made it back to the east coast by the late afternoon, headed home to change and then I was on the go again to go kick-off the New Year!

And that does it for the exciting parts of my blogger break! I’m in the process of kicking some health bugs, but am hoping I’m on the path of recovery and will be back to my usual blogging now! Looking forward to another year together!

1. The week started off with a royal start! The royal couple paid a visit to NYC early this week for a variety of charitable appearances, galas, and even some NYC sports action. They even stayed up in my neck of the woods, Upper East Side, holler!  
2. Have you heard about the Nutellasagna? Brooklyn’s Robicelli’s Bakery is behind this masterpiece including cannoli custard, nutella, hazelnuts, and chocolate all wedged between lasagna noodles topped with marshmallows. It’s dessert insanity at its best and it’s coming to Manhattan for free on Monday. Save yourself a trip out to Brooklyn and get all of it’s deliciousness in Manhattan.
3. Day trips might not be the first thing that comes to mind in the winter in NYC, but just because its cold doesn’t mean it’s not a good time to get your adventure on! Glenwood NYC came up with a really great list of ideas for day trips that get you out of the city and enjoying that white fluffy winter stuff ;-)
4. Move over Brooklyn, Queens is moving on up into the trendiest borough in the city! That is according to Lonely Planet’s 2015 Best in the U.S. list anyways! 
5. Calling all mustard fans! The french mustard brand Maille has officially opened its first U.S. location on the UWS complete with a “Mustard Sommelier”. This isn’t your normal condiment aisle you’ll find at the grocery store, that’s for sure!

We’re in the middle of a rainy nor’easter storm {expecting up to 3 inches of rain!} in the city today. Very thankful I work inside.. Stay warn and dry everyone!

Dose of my “Subway Mixing” Playlist

Today’s preview, Colbie Caillat- “Try”