We scooted out of town for the Labor Day holiday weekend to enjoy some fine Southern hospitality and quality family time in the Lowcountry at Montage Palmetto Bluff. This Virtuoso resort, the top luxury consortia in the world, is one I have booked for clients and have had at the top of my list to… Read More
It’s no secret that my love of Disney runs deep. It’s a home away from home for my family. Over the years I was able to turn a hobby into a career, and share my passion for Disney with literally hundreds of you in planning your family vacations. It’s a dream come true. Magic Kingdom… Read More
I’m going to start this post with two notes. First, the brownie bowl pan was a complete impulse buy for which I have no regrets. :-) Second, as I’ve gotten older and had to work harder at staying healthy and keeping my family healthy, a dessert has to be worth it for me to make… Read More
This is too funny. I read it when I was walking out the door with my cardigan (IN SEPTEMBER), purse, lip gloss, hand sanitizer, keys, wallet, bubbly water, etc. We ate at Jinya ramen bar in Vancouver on the first night of our Alaska adventure. The boys continued to talk about it for the.entire.trip. I… Read More
I lovemaking new things, both for my family and when entertaining, but it’s great to have a few tried and true recipes that you know will turn out great every time. I have made both of these “foolproof” appetizers for years – jalapeno cheddar crackers and caramelized bacon. Not only are they delicious, but I… Read More
I recently finished Chanel Cleeton’s two historical fiction books chronicling the revolutionary timeframe in Cuba when Batista was exiled and Castro rose to power. I was transported to Havana, in these beautifully crafted stories, and was completely engaged with the characters and their stories of home, hope and family with a dash of mystery. Both… Read More
We are headed to Philadelphia this fall and, while I have our itinerary pretty well outlined, I always love checking in with YOU to make sure we haven’t missed anything! We have this on our radar: Independence Hall National Constitution Center Reading Terminal Market Eastern State Penitentiary Museum of the American Revolution Bestey Ross House… Read More