Lately, I’ve been thinking about time in a different way. There’s a phrase that keeps coming back to me. "You only get 18 delicious summers with your kids." Eighteen chances to shape traditions, build connection, and set the tone for what the relationship will look like when they’re grown. When you look at it that way,… Continue reading You’re Not Short on Money. You’re Short on Time.
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Favorite Bahamian Recipes
My Daddy's love language is cooking. And whenever we're in town, he makes it a point to have delicious, home-cooked, Bahamian meals for us to enjoy. He's graciously agreed to be my guest blogger today, sharing some of my favorite Bahamian recipes. Hello everyone, I'm Kirk, and I'm excited to share some of Ebony's favorites… Continue reading Favorite Bahamian Recipes
The Complete Guide to Traveling with Teens & Tweens
My kiddos are at that age where they want to be treated like young adults, but can still throw tantrums like toddlers. Any other mamas out there appreciate what I'm referring to? It baffles me that one day they can't get enough hugs and kisses, and other days I'm lava. I get it. It's a… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Traveling with Teens & Tweens
Chattanooga in the Fall
My Dad is in town for a few weeks. Last weekend, we treated him to a weekend in the mountains. It's been a few years since we visited Chattanooga, and even longer since we experienced the Lookout Mountain Attractions. Since we'd never visited in the fall, I was excited to see the explosion of color.… Continue reading Chattanooga in the Fall
4th July Weekend on Hilton Head Island
With our mini-renovation in full swing, we decided to take a short break over the holiday weekend to visit Hilton Head, SC. We choose this location because we wanted a beach trip somewhere we'd not visited before. It was a bit of a drive, but we made it in time to enjoy the fireworks show… Continue reading 4th July Weekend on Hilton Head Island
Weekend in Boston Day 3
We woke up on our last day determined to squeeze in as much as possible. We didn't get far before we hit a literal road block. There was a stunt crew from the movie Free Guy filming and had temporarily blocked the streets. Unfortunately we didn't get to see Ryan Reynolds but enjoyed watching for… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 3
Weekend in Boston Day 2
After a well deserved rest, we started the morning with continental breakfast at our hotel. Then started walking in the direction of the Boston Public Library, knowing we'd make multiple stops along the way. I was so pleased we walked by the Steaming Kettle in front of Starbucks, which has been operational since 1875! We… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 2
Weekend in Boston Day 1
With the kids in Nassau, the DH and I slipped away to Boston for a long weekend. We were craving a little history mixed in with an adventure in a big city. Boston fit the bill. Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall We flew in very early Friday morning and headed to our hotel - Hilton Boston… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 1
Clifton Heritage National Park, New Providence, Bahamas
It's become a tradition that the kids spend the first four weeks of summer with my parents and brother in Nassau. It's a win all around. Stinky and Blinky get extra special bonding time with my family, it's a fully immersive experience in my culture, and the DH and I get to reconnect as a… Continue reading Clifton Heritage National Park, New Providence, Bahamas
Post Cruise – Disney
I hope you enjoyed my recap of our Royal Caribbean eight-night western Caribbean cruise. We returned to Ft. Lauderdale on December 30th. We said goodbye to my parents and brother, and my mother-in-law, as they made their way back to the airport for their own long journey home. The night before, the DH and I… Continue reading Post Cruise – Disney
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