Weekend Links

How was your weekend? Ours went by much too quickly. Yesterday morning, Peter took Jack to the Water Lab in Brooklyn Bridge Park while I got a haircut nearby. And last night, we got a babysitter and went out to dinner to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. We went to Emily, which has gotten a ton of hype for it's burger. They only serve Pizza and Burgers for mains, and I have to admit: it lived up to the hype.

Next weekend, we are heading to Vancouver to visit family, so we are prepping this week. I've been trolling the internet for tips on traveling with toddlers. I've bought headphones, and am on the hunt for good apps that will keep a two-year old entertained...any suggestions?

Here are a few links from the web that have caught my eye lately:

This guide to tipping around the world is really helpful! (Domaine)

What are your thoughts on Facebook Scrapbooking? I have to admit, I'm anti. It kind of creeps me out that kids in this new generation have such public childhoods.

Mmmmm. Food Halls around the country.  (Fodors)

Rose wines to try. (NYT) To be honest, I've never been a fan of rose. It always looks so refreshing, but I'm disappointed when I drink it. I have a friend in Bordeaux who is a wine maker, and she said she believes that the paler the rose, the better it is.

A list of the Best Summer Books 2015. Have you read any of them? (Publishers Weekly)

11 Baking Tips from Bon Appetit.

I haven't seen a movie in ages. This list of the Best Movies of 2015 (so far) makes me want to hit up some theaters. (Vulture)

The Coolest Outdoor Art Exhibits for Kids.  We've seen a few of the pieces of Please Touch the Art in Brooklyn Bridge Park, but this makes me want to travel. How cool does that giant Radio Flyer look? (Red Tricycle)

Valentine's Day Reads

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I love 3-day weekends. Such a treat to be able to spend an extra day with family, especially on Valentine's Day. I know people have a love/hate relationship with the holiday, but I have decided to embrace a holiday about love. Who says it has to be romantic? I received this lovely gift this morning. 

Here are a few things I've found interesting this past week:

A timely article on the meaning of every rose color. And I had always liked white and yellow roses!

Why you should stay home on the holiday. 

11 Breakfast in Bed recipes--for Valentine's Day and beyond! 

I liked this casual, beachy look. Not sure about the open back though. 

5 British TV shows to watch. My parents are obsessed with Doc Martin. 

J. Crew is having yet another sale with 40-50% off items already marked down. This is a classic popover. A Denim jacket b/c spring is just around the corner (I hope). Cozy.  Cozy x 2. 

I'm kind of psyched that flares seem to be back in style. 

We read these sweet stories before bed tonight: "A Kiss for You", "I Love You Through and Through",  "Making Friends: Just Like Us" and of course, "The Runaway Bunny".