Labor Day Weekend


I think we can all agree that three day weekends are the way to go!! There was just enough fun, sun and relaxation to make this a great end to summer – even though it’s still in the high 80’s here! 

I’m really excited for the start of a new month ~ I’m looking forward to setting some new goals for myself and {hopefully} share some on the blog this week! Here’s a peak into our weekend! 





{See}

We watched two really different but highly recommendable movies this weekend! 

Magic in the Moonlight is a classic Woody Allen movie. Dry humor, wacky characters and fantastic acting! 

Blended brings Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore back together and it’s one of their better movies. It’s a cute romantic comedy and worth it to rent at home! 


{Explore}


Newport is one of my favorite little escapes from Boston. It’s about an hour an half drive and once you get their it’s just the most perfect seaside escape. Great for a weekend trip or just a day trip like we did on Saturday. 

Sailboats and blue skies as far as the eye can see! 

A must in Newport is the cliff walk! Beautiful mansions and ocean views! 


{Eat & Drink}


I mentioned Del Frisco’s Grille once before and since Gary had never been we decided to head there for dinner on Saturday night! We shared the Cheesesteak Eggrolls & Veal Meatloaf. They were kind enough to split the meatloaf for us, but it was still so big that we ended up taking the second portion home for lunch on Sunday! 


One of my favorite things about the weekend is having the time to make some new recipes.

Sunday night we tried a new fish taco recipe and I’m not sure why it took so long to make it! So easy and made even easier by using an already made coleslaw. Also the red sauce is not ketchup, it’s a taco sauce! 


Monday night I finally made Natalie’s Korean Beef bowls and they were amazing!! I substituted the white rice for brow, but aside from that it was spot on!! 


Anytime we’re near a Wegmans we stock up on some wine and liquor. If you have one near you – run, don’t walk and get your self some drinks! Not pictured is an amazing Yellow Tail Moscato that is so delicious and only costs $4.99!!!





{Relax}


Thanks to my friend Heather, we were able to spend our Labor Day in the most relaxing way possible!! On a roof deck with a pool! The perfect end to our summer and long weekend! 




If you’d like to link-up, feel free to do so below! The link will be live for the next few days! 






I’m also guest posting over at Brittany’s blog today – stop byand say hi!


Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend and Happy September! 


xo,

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  1. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky
    September 2, 2014 / 11:50 am

    sounds like a great weekend! fish tacos are also on my to-make list πŸ™‚

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  2. Mess of Beautiful Chaos β™₯
    September 2, 2014 / 12:42 pm

    Newport definitely looks like a place to visit! Beef bowls look delicious!

  3. Ashley
    September 2, 2014 / 1:05 pm

    I really want to visit Newport! It looks so charming there. The beef bowls were a big hit in my house too. They’re perfect for weeknights when you don’t feel like cooking!

  4. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    September 2, 2014 / 1:07 pm

    It was really hot this weekend. I love Newport, they have this cute jewelry shop right on the water and everything is under $10 so worth the trip. Just walking around down there is fun. Looks like you had a perfect weekend.

  5. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    September 2, 2014 / 1:07 pm

    What a fun weekend! I definitely need to try that Korean Beef Bowl sometime!!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  6. Katie @ Champagne and Suitcases
    September 2, 2014 / 1:16 pm

    Love, love, love Newport! The cliff walk is so much fun and so beautiful on a sunny day! Happy one more day closer to Friday!

  7. Elle Sees
    September 2, 2014 / 1:18 pm

    LOVE a good day trip. you had so much fun!!

  8. Pink and Fabulous
    September 2, 2014 / 1:19 pm

    Del Frisco's is just amazing and Newport is pretty much my favorite place ever. A romantic cliff walk is a must!! They are finally opening a Weggie's near me (I got spoiled living in upstate NY) and I am basically doing cartwheels of joy!

  9. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    September 2, 2014 / 1:40 pm

    I loved following your Newport travels this weekend on insta/fb! I absolutely love it down there so beautiful right? I really dig the mansion tours πŸ˜‰ Can you believe it's September?!?!?! I hope it actually gets cool enough to wear some of the fun Fall clothes! Looks like a great weekend girl! xoxoxo

  10. Jillian
    September 2, 2014 / 1:45 pm

    looks like a great weekend!! i think im going to make korean beef tonight! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  11. Karly @ What Karly Said
    September 2, 2014 / 1:48 pm

    What a great weekend! Newport looks so beautiful – I'm glad you guys had a nice day trip together. Happy Tuesday! xo

  12. Joey Hodges
    September 2, 2014 / 1:53 pm

    Oh man what a fun weekend! I forgot about Blended!!! We watched The Other Woman this weekend and thought it was hilarious! We'll have to see Blended soon!

  13. Maggie
    September 2, 2014 / 1:57 pm

    It looks like you had an amazing and relaxing weekend! I can't wait to give those Korean Bowls a try! and I wish we had a Wegman's here – I've heard such amazing things!

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  14. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    September 2, 2014 / 1:59 pm

    Looks like such a great weekend! Newport looks cute & like a place that I definitely need to go to.

  15. Ally- Life as I know it
    September 2, 2014 / 2:11 pm

    Our posts are kind of similar today! Newport looks so pretty! What a cute little town! I really liked Magic in the Moonlight and still want to see Blended. Those beef bowls always look so good!

  16. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    September 2, 2014 / 2:15 pm

    Oohh Newport!! I miss it so much!! Your pictures are beautiful too. Sounds like you guys had a fun weekend, I'm so glad!! πŸ™‚ Hope that you are having a great day so far too.

  17. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    September 2, 2014 / 2:21 pm

    What a great weekend!! The ocean views are breathtaking! I've been wanting to try the Korean beef bowls, glad you liked them! And $4.99 wine??? Sign me up, what a deal!

  18. Kristen
    September 2, 2014 / 2:21 pm

    what a fabulous weekend! 3 day weekends are definitely the way to go. the food looks amazing πŸ™‚

  19. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    September 2, 2014 / 2:25 pm

    the perfect labor day weekend!

  20. Christina
    September 2, 2014 / 2:31 pm

    Goooooosh I love Wegman's! I've been craving a visit! Next time I go I should pick you up in the meat mobile and we can go together. Love the pics from Newport. I was just reading that it was an awesome day trip from Boston.

  21. Shannon Jenkins
    September 2, 2014 / 2:33 pm

    Yum!! All thst food looks amazing!! I want to see Blended! My husband and I said next weekend all we are doing is watching movies haha!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  22. Becky M
    September 2, 2014 / 2:38 pm

    What a fun Labor Day in the pool! Jealous! I'm ready for fall now and some pumpkin spice lattes πŸ™‚

    madeintheshadeblog.com

  23. Jaclyn Y
    September 2, 2014 / 2:38 pm

    Sounds like a successful labor day weekend. I am ready for fall now!

  24. Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.com
    September 2, 2014 / 2:39 pm

    Wow Newport is beautiful…what a great little getaway! Looks like you guys had a fab weekend…and loving all the food pics. Yum!

  25. Rebecca Jo
    September 2, 2014 / 2:55 pm

    Holiday weekends are the best!
    I still want to see that Drew Barrymore/Adam Sandler movie. I love them together.

  26. P!nky
    September 2, 2014 / 2:58 pm

    I'm all about 3 day weekends :)!!!! That food, looks amazing!

  27. JMO
    September 2, 2014 / 2:59 pm

    Such a fun weekend and I loved seeing your photos!! I really want to watch Blended- I've heard great things and I love them together! Welcome back to reality now from the long weekend… haha Enjoy your day girl!! xoxo

  28. awhite
    September 2, 2014 / 3:01 pm

    Glad you had a fun weekend!
    Cannot believe it's really September!

    -Ashley
    lestylorouge.com

  29. Our Appetizer
    September 2, 2014 / 3:34 pm

    That food looks mouthwatering!! There is nothing better than good food and great company. Your weekend sounds like a blast. It's crazy because I was recently asked what are my top cities that I would move to in the US and my answer was : 1. Portland 2. Seattle 3. Chicago 4. Boston 5. DC. I've only been to Chicago and DC but Boston looks amazing!! I need to plan a trip out there soon.

  30. Kay R.
    September 2, 2014 / 3:43 pm

    You weekend looks great. All the food looks yummy! I cant believe how fast August flew by …

  31. Carly
    September 2, 2014 / 3:57 pm

    What an amazing weekend– and it looks like you guys had the perfect end of summer weather! Both of those recipes you made look delicious, I've been getting a little sick of chicken lately so I'm going to check them out!

  32. Nadine
    September 2, 2014 / 4:07 pm

    Looks like you had a great weekend! Your Newport pictures are beautiful! And your food….yummm!!!! I can't believe we are already into September. Just crazy!

  33. MakeMeUpMia
    September 2, 2014 / 4:12 pm

    I was curious if Blended was good or not, I'll add it to my list πŸ™‚ Looks like a Labor Day weekend very well spent!

  34. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    September 2, 2014 / 4:45 pm

    Thank you for reminding me about that recipe. Picking up groceries after work and just added that to my list. Yum!!!

  35. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    September 2, 2014 / 4:54 pm

    I really can't believe its September already! Newport looks beautiful and all those photos by the water! I would love it there! Looks like an amazing long weekend to me with good food, drinks and company!

  36. Lindsay T.
    September 2, 2014 / 5:39 pm

    Ahhh I love the cliff walk!! Definitely going to try every recipe you mentioned (:

  37. Unknown
    September 2, 2014 / 6:06 pm

    Looks like you had such a fun long weekend! Your day in Newport looked beautiful and that meal from Del Frisco's looked AMAZING!!!

  38. Anonymous
    September 2, 2014 / 6:08 pm

    Wegman's sounds like our version of Green's, which is unfortunately 2 hours away! Can we please talk about how insane the eggrolls look/were? Amazing weekend!

  39. Anonymous
    September 2, 2014 / 6:08 pm

    I almost rented Blended this past weekend, glad to hear it was a cute movie! xoxo

  40. Jess
    September 2, 2014 / 6:17 pm

    I haven't heard of Magic in the Moonlight, but I like Colin Firth. Blended sounds cute – I always liked 50 First Dates.

  41. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    September 2, 2014 / 6:54 pm

    Newport looks so charming! I love the upper east coast. My sister lives out there (formerly Boston, now NYC) and we keep talking about taking a trip like that… We need to get on it! Your pics motivated me πŸ™‚

  42. The Siberian American
    September 2, 2014 / 7:12 pm

    Newport looks so beautiful! It was on one of the cruise itineraries we were looking at, but sadly we picked another one. πŸ™ It's definitely on my must-visit list!

  43. Kasey Lynne
    September 2, 2014 / 7:24 pm

    I've been waiting to hear a review on Blended, because I loveee Drew and Adam together! I'll have to pick that up at Redbox the next time I'm at the grocery store.

    That Newport place looks gorgeous! What a perfect getaway place!

    Glad you had a wonderful weekend!

  44. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    September 2, 2014 / 7:30 pm

    I wish i had a friend with a rooftop pool…. and those meals look AMAZING> I really need to try homemade fish tacos.

  45. Shenine joon
    September 2, 2014 / 7:46 pm

    Lounging in a roof deck pool sounds like a pretty perfect Labor day! All that food has me hungry, thank goodness it is almost lunch time.

  46. Kathleen {Life With Red}
    September 2, 2014 / 9:52 pm

    I love those cheesesteak eggrolls from Del Friscos Grille!

  47. Unknown
    September 2, 2014 / 9:53 pm

    Ahh Biana it sounds like you had the most wonderful long weekend which was much needed (and YAY to us being in Newport at the same time! Wish we had seen you!)
    Looking forward to hearing more about your Fall goals, have a fantastic short week xo

  48. Emily Satzger
    September 2, 2014 / 10:39 pm

    That food looks so yummy! I love Natalie's Korean Beef Bowl recipe, it's one of my favorite go to recipes! Hope y'all had a nice Labor Day weekend, looks like it was awesome πŸ™‚

    Emily from F Is For

  49. Unknown
    September 2, 2014 / 10:48 pm

    Sounds like you had a great weekend! Jealous of the rooftop pool!!

  50. Unknown
    September 2, 2014 / 11:14 pm

    I agree, 3 day weekends are where it's at!! Wouldn't we all be such nicer, happier people if every week was only 4 days long with an extra weekend day? Those Korean bowls look amazing and I need to try those ASAP!! I love a good fish taco too, but I'm such a weirdo about tortillas…I won't eat them unless they're fresh made, like still hot. πŸ˜‰ Glad you had such a fun weekend!! I'll post about mine tomorrow and link up (for once…gah I'm so disorganized lately!!) XO

  51. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    September 2, 2014 / 11:36 pm

    I've been to Newport before and it is by FAR one of my favorite places EVER!!!!! So jealous!

  52. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    September 2, 2014 / 11:37 pm

    Blogger ate my comment. Rude. Cliff's Notes: I love Newport and I'm jealous!

  53. Zelle B.
    September 3, 2014 / 1:50 am

    How perfect does Newport look?! I love day trips and now I'm hungry (even though I'm so full from dinner) from all of those food photos! Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! xo!

  54. Kate at Green Fashionista
    September 3, 2014 / 2:08 am

    Looks like the perfect holiday weekend πŸ™‚

    I haven't been to Newport in so long, such beautiful pics! My favorite part is driving over the huge bridge to get there, so pretty!

  55. Anonymous
    September 3, 2014 / 4:46 am

    Perfect weekend! I love Newport, it's so so pretty and relaxing there. Haven't been in years but I keep meaning to go back. Your pics made me jealous! Glad you had a wonderful long weekend πŸ™‚

  56. amanda @ as the wine cork turns
    September 3, 2014 / 7:16 pm

    i swear everything you post about boston and the surrounding areas makes me wanna jump ship and move there!

  57. Julia
    September 3, 2014 / 8:52 pm

    Looks like a lovely weekend! All that food looks amazing!!

  58. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    September 3, 2014 / 10:14 pm

    What a great weekend! Love that you got to relax and have great food! Those fish tacos sound amazing!

  59. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    September 4, 2014 / 7:02 pm

    Ahh what a perfect weekend! Newport looks so pretty! Yellow Tail Moscato is definitely good stuff! And for $4.99 can't beat that!!!

  60. Kels @ BlonderSide
    September 4, 2014 / 8:43 pm

    Yay I love Newport!! I have that exact same picture of "Love is life"! lol. So glad you enjoyed your weekend!

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