For our only full day in the Old City, we hit the ground running! We covered so much and had a fantastic day. Being a low point in the tourist season, there were nearly no crowds at any of the sites and the attractions. Philadelphia Adventure Days 1-2: Dalessandro’s Steaks, Lacrosse, Valley Forge, Founding Farmers,… Read More
John’s three lacrosse games took us until well after lunch so we used our first night in the city to relax and have a great dinner! Philadelphia Adventure Days 1-2: Dalessandro’s Steaks, Lacrosse, Valley Forge, Founding Farmers, King of Prussia MallDay 3: Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia Hotel, Ralph’s Italian RestaurantDay 4: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, National… Read More
We are just back from our collective first visit to Philadelphia and had a wonderful time! John tried out for (and made!) an elite lacrosse team here in Atlanta. The season consists of two fall tournaments and three in the summer. When we saw Philly was on the agenda AND it coincided with a school… Read More
Last month I read Caroline: Little House Revisited and loved every minute. I grew up on the Little House books and this one felt like a visit with old friends. It was particularly interesting to have read Laura’s stories of her childhood as a child, and then to read Ma’s side of the story as… Read More
MOST UPDATED REVIEW HERE First things first, I must say that Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is just that … GRAND! As the flagship resort of Walt Disney World, this victorian-style retreat is pristine and luxurious in every possible way. The stunning five story lobby is both sumptuous and inviting. Like some of my other favorite… Read More
I really, really enjoy cooking – both for my family and for others. It is a way I love to love on others. In the last couple of weeks I have had two friends going through things where I thought a hot meal could be just what they needed. Chili & Fixin’s My go to… Read More
Greetings from chilly Philadelphia! I’m popping in today with my musings from the last week or so… Do you follow whoawaitwalmart on Instagram? I’m often astonished by some of the great items on that page! I was just thinking about wanting something like this for my sofa in the den. They aren’t available online so… Read More