Ahh Canyon Ranch, one of the most relaxing, invigorating, healthy and remote places! It is not cheap, though, I will start by saying that because this is definitely an expensive one. There are many locations (Tucson, AZ; Lenox, MA; Woodside, CA – Coming in 2019; Las Vegas, NV; At Sea – On a couple cruise […]
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Family Travel: Woolley Grange (Cotswolds)
I went to Woolley Grange in Bradford-on-Avon outside of London in the beginning of this year!! The chain is called Luxury Family Hotels and it is exactly that! I wouldn’t say it is a 5 star hotel but when you have small kids, wouldn’t you prefer nice but with all the kid amenities?? This is […]
Travel: Flying British Airways
The airlines I gravitate towards are Delta, JetBlue and now British Airways (BA). Flying BA, yes, some longer flights can be expensive, but for me I’d prefer BA over some of the others just because it is reliable! Another good airline is Norwegian if you are trying to get from the US to Europe or […]
Mom: Importance of a Mom Squad
Having friends that are moms is so key when you have kids, I would argue it is the most important part of being a mom in those early years! I’ve had two experiences: with my first I lived in a town right outside of Boston and didn’t have all the mommy classes or support groups […]
A Few of My Favorites for Winter Locations
So, I’ve moved, yes! Oh wait, I moved from Boston to London, so similar climate, a different type of cold and no snow.. interesting.. Time to watch what mother’s do here in London and learn and adjust. Boston/Vermont winters in US are cold/freezing, sometimes unbearable for little kids, especially in sub zero temperatures. BUT you get […]
Travel: Breastfeeding Mothers
For me, I didn’t feel prepared for how hard breastfeeding was going to be, no one really talks about it except to say that breastmilk is best for your kid, amongst other things. However, as a traveling mummy, trying to find places to pump or breastfeed if baby was with me is a nightmare. Really […]
A Simple Thank You..
We are teaching our kids to say please and thank you but I find sometimes in a marriage the first thing that goes out the window is the thank you!! I’m going to start with a Try it. TRY IT: I think any partner should walk into the door, if the other partner is already home […]
Date Ideas: Amusement Parks
Dates are something that we should STILL do in a marriage, especially with kids. We tend to get caught up in life and just go through the motions far too often. So I suggest getting back to the beginning and really dating, like courting and wooing! First idea, go to an amusement park, I’m talking […]
Will You Marry Me? Because I’d Like to Date You
Is chivalry dead after you have kids and after years of marriage??? COURT ME, goddamnit!!! haha Yes, at some point in a marriage you start taking each other for granted and for sure with kids go into survival mode. You also start focusing more on the kids and their needs vs. your own and especially […]
Travel: Reward Credit Cards
This is more of a thought, but if you have or are planning to have in the future, I can’t emphasize enough how much reward miles can help here and there for travel when you have kids over 2. Under 2 they are free, but they grow up and travel becomes a lot more expensive, […]