If you've been a reader for a few years, you may remember that our Thanksgiving tradition is to take a family trip. Washington, DC has been on our radar for a while. However, we wanted to wait until the kids were old enough to have learned a little about American History in school, and appreciate… Continue reading Thanksgiving in Washington, DC Day One: Arlington National Cemetery, National Portrait Gallery
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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
Complete Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Every time I sat down to write this post, I had serious computer issues. Including today when I lost all my data... twice! Nevertheless, as we approach Halloween in a few weeks, I believe it will still be an entertaining read. We were at Disney at the end of August and attended the Mickey's Not… Continue reading Complete Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Summer Bucket List 2019 – Update
Remember my Summer Bucket List? I thought I'd check in and let you know how its going. 1. Major beach/pool time The kids spent a month in Nassau with my parents this summer and went swimming and snorkeling regularly. On our Hilton Head Island Vacation (more in this later), we swam in a very gray… Continue reading Summer Bucket List 2019 – Update
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Last Saturday, Stinky and I had the pleasure of visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios on opening weekend. It was the most epic Mommy/Son date ever!!! Nestled in a secluded area, Disney created a galaxy far, far away with new, immersive experiences. While there, travelers sincerely feel like they've been transported to… Continue reading Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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
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