Must Have: Magpie’s Guide to Thrift Stores in Northern Virginia
- Posted by magpie
- On August 28, 2016
Message from Maggie: I come from a long line of thrifters. My sweet mother volunteers at our church thrift shop on Hilton Head Island once a week and is always coming home with treasures. While I love to thrift, my neighborhood in DC has a pretty serious thrift store drought. I typically cross the river […]
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Must Have: 48 Hours in Midtown Manhattan
- Posted by magpie
- On August 3, 2016
Message from Maggie: We had a wedding for one of Mr. Magpie’s childhood friends in midtown Manhattan over the weekend. Please find some recommendations from our trip below. Friday Drinks at Ditch Plains (We met our best friends and New Yorkers Blair + Ethan for drinks before dinner at this casual, cool oyster bar. Moscow […]
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Must Have: Spend some time at Jos. Magnus Co.
- Posted by magpie
- On August 1, 2016
Message from Maggie: We met friends at Joseph Magus Distillery in Ivy City this weekend. Where is ivy city you may ask? Good question. About two miles from Capitol Hill, this joint is located at 2052 West Virginia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. After parking, we went upstairs to the tasting room and I was blown […]
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Must Haves: Snacks on a Plane
- Posted by magpie
- On June 30, 2016
Message from Maggie: I have been traveling a lot for work + leisure. Given my celiac, it can be difficult to fine things to eat at the airport. If you prepare and pack, you can ensure you have things you like + meet your dietary needs. And dont forget to grab water once your through […]
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Must Have: Beach Trip Check List
- Posted by magpie
- On June 29, 2016
Message from Maggie: This weekend I am headed to Portland, Maine with friends for my favorite holiday, the 4th of July. Check out my beach trip checklist below.
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Must Have: 48 hours in Burlington, Vermont
- Posted by magpie
- On June 1, 2016
Message from Maggie: Mr. Magpie planned a 1st anniversary trip to Lake Champlain in Vermont. I was blown away at how wonderful and weird Burlington was! It is a little city with a college town complete with water access and a great food scene. What could be better? I was sold and wishing we stayed […]
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