A Summer of Nothing
This summer we are doing, well, not much. We really have nothing to do. Literally. And IT IS GLORIOUS.… Read More A Summer of Nothing
This summer we are doing, well, not much. We really have nothing to do. Literally. And IT IS GLORIOUS.… Read More A Summer of Nothing
We arrived at La Camisa, a well-worn souvenir shop on Coronado Island, at 9:54am and waited for its doors to open. We experienced an after dinner urge to shop the night before, but missed closing time by 15 minutes. We went to bed dejected – me, because I had to figure out a way to fit another… Read More My Favorite Part
A crew of family from the tri-state area recently returned from a week-long trip to Disney World. We flew down South to enjoy Florida in the fall and soak up all the magical moments Mickey and friends have to offer. If only it were that simple. As many of you may already be aware (and perhaps painfully so), planning… Read More The Magic Within Us
Remember that episode of Seinfeld when Kramer found the old wooden screen door and attached it to the outside of his apartment door? He took it several steps further and found a lawn chair, planted flowers in pots, and in one scene he is found sitting on his chair with an American Flag and a… Read More Anytown, USA
One of the coolest things about my relationship with my husband is our joint sense of adventure that has led us to travel to many amazing places together, even as our roles in life have evolved. We have traveled as newlyweds, then first-time parents, and now second-time veteran parents. It is hard to believe how… Read More Things I learned on ‘vacation’ with my kids
Every summer we rent a house on Block Island for a week. It’s only about two hours from our home, but it’s a world away. There, it’s all about living stress-free and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Below are a few of my favorite mind-calming, anxiety-erasing vacation rituals. Outdoor Showers – I’m not an… Read More Simple Pleasures of a Summer Vacation