One of the great things that I’ve found about social media is that it has made the world even smaller by connecting us to people of like minds that we wouldn’t ordinarily meet. It’s been great to meet so many exciting moms that share the passion of travel like I do, whether it be travel […]
Dinner for Two at Tatu, Baltimore
The other day, hubs and I had a rare opportunity to sit down for an adults-only meal. We had free babysitting for a few hours, courtesy of my youngest’s therapy center (hooray for giving people). Date nights aren’t taken for granted around these parts – they get in where they fit in. It so happened […]
National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway in the nation’s capitol. Events began a couple of days ago and run for five weeks until April 27th. Sponsored by Safeway, the festival features Family Days, a collection of family-friendly events […]
Saving on Travel – Three Tips for the Family
With fuel costs up 13% since my January post, the need for savings has become even more relevant for families looking to travel. Road trips and air travel have become more expensive, thwarting the hopes of some families to get a little much needed R &R. Here are some ways that families can save on travel.
Mom Traveler Spotlight: Holly Rosen Fink
Meet world traveler Holly Rosen Fink. She lives in Larchmont, NY in Westchester County…
Empowering Women in Developing Nations in Agriculture – Infographic
Infographic from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Behind the Scenes Look At the Passport Process & Useful Tips
As important as it is to have a passport, many people either don’t own one, wait until the last minute to get one, or inadvertently allow an existing one to expire. Admittedly, I’ve been guilty of the last two offenses in the past. Most of the time you don’t realize how much you really need […]
Keeping Family Traditions: Celebrating Easter
Easter falls on Sunday April 8th this year. I know not everyone celebrates the holiday but it’s one of my favorites, and not because of the awesome chocolate, but because of what it means to me in terms of family tradition and spirituality. When I was younger, while my grandparents and aunt were still alive, […]
Horseback Riding in Jamaica
It had been years since I was last on a horse. As a teenager, I picked up the sport and enjoyed riding. When I learned that my hay fever couldn’t withstand the environment for extended periods of time, I put down the reins and shied away from horses. But I couldn’t pass up the opportunity […]
Jamaica: Hunting for Crocodiles on the Black River Safari
The Black River Safari in Jamaica was both beautiful and ominous. After a day horsebackriding with Chukka Adventures, we decided to hunt us some crocodiles.