Since so much goes into planning a trip, it is wonderful to get some help. Luckily, help is right at your fingertips. The following are the top 10 apps that I use when I am planning a trip.
My First Night Away…ALONE!
The day is finally here and I’m all packed up to go away all by myself for the first time. No husband and no kiddos. I’ve put my bags in the car and grabbed the wine I’ve been chilling in the fridge. When suddenly…Ring Ring Ring. “Hi Mrs. Johnson. This is the school nurse. Would you mind coming in to pick up your daughter? She seems to have a bit of a bellyache.” You’ve got to be kidding me! I can’t make this stuff up. With a sigh, the wine goes back in the fridge and I’m on my way to pick up my little cherub from school.
What’s in My Travel Bag?
When my girls were toddlers my travel bag weighed a ton. I carried supplies for three people…I was their Sherpa! When they got a little older I discovered my new best friend…a kid backpack! Suddenly they were carrying their own stuff and I had my travel bag all to myself. What do I keep in this magical bag? Here’s a peek…
Need Inspiration to Head to the Beach?
As March rolls around I start feeling the urge to escape to a tropical island to sink my toes in the sand and jump in the waves. Tempted? Here are some pictures that may inspire you to pack your bags:
Hilton Mystic- Mystic, CT
As soon as we walked into the Hilton Mystic we felt the nautical atmosphere all around us. From the port hole mirrors to the water cascading down the panels of the walls, there’s no mistaking the charm of maritime New England. When we checked in we were given a choice to what floor we wanted to stay on. When we said we had no preference they suggested if we were planning on using the pool we could stay in that wing. We ended up loving that location because there is nothing worse than riding up in a cold elevator after swimming.
Why You Should Leave Your Resort When on Vacation
Although it is so much fun to lie around the pool or beach at your resort, I find it so disheartening when I hear someone say they didn’t leave the property. When you are at an all-inclusive resort, the urge to stay on property may keep you from experiencing some memory-making moments. So what could possibly be gained by leaving the resort?
Lion King NYC
OVERVIEW: Lion King in NYC was by far the best play we have ever taken the girls to. We’ve seen some local theater with them but nothing compared to Broadway and this Tony award winning show. As most of you know, Lion King is a play about a young lion, Simba, who is to succeed his father as king. He is convinced he is to blame for a horrible death and he flees into exile. He meets some inspiring friends, falls in love, and returns to claim the kingdom that is rightfully his. Pretty deep stuff huh? Well, Disney has a way of creating cute, talking animals as characters and adding some catchy music so it suddenly becomes kid-friendly. The play is actually based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Kids and adults will be singing the soundtrack, containing music by Elton John, for weeks to come.
Why the Creator of American Girl Dolls Should Be President
If anyone deserves to be the leader of this country, it should be the creator of American Girl Dolls because that person is an absolute genius! If you have young girls I’m sure you know all about these dolls because they are a cult for young girls in the US. I am not quite sure what makes this doll so special but they seem to have a magical power over the female gender that convinces you a doll needs a multitude of outfits and accessories. And if you think the company is just about the dolls, you haven’t hit the tip of the iceberg.
New Year’s Blog: Top 10 Resolutions
I’ve got to say that as a new blogger, this last week has been the most intimidating yet. It seems that at this time of year many bloggers choose to show you their best work of the year…and all I can say is WOW! I’ve loved reading about the top 10 destinations people traveled to (Many that I cannot even pronounce) or the best adventures people have taken (The pictures alone have left me speechless)! There are so many amazing bloggers out there and I’ve been soaking it all in to learn from the best. This isn’t something you can have as a major in college so your education comes from those around you that have been doing it for years.
One common post I’ve been reading is that this is the time of year to reassess your goals for your blog. It is time to look at what is working and what needs to change. One way many people are doing that is through Blog New Year’s Resolutions. So here we go…my top 10 for 2016.
Palio Horse Race in Siena, Italy
Imagine standing inside a crowded piazza in Italy as horses and their riders soar around you at top speed, horses hitting the padded walls, and jockeys being thrown and collapsing onto the dirt track. Each summer, in Italy, tens of thousands of spectators come to Siena to experience the horse race called Palio. It is the most unforgettable race I’ve ever attended!
