A photo from Whit’s baptism popped up in my memories yesterday and moved me to tears. We only get them in our homes to nurture, love and grow for such a short time in the tapestry of life. So far, I’ve raised them without regret. I’ve tried to make sure they wake up every single… Read More
Blogs and social media feeds are literally full of holiday gift guides this time of year. And, for the first time ever, I thought I’d make my own!! Since my boys were newborns, we’ve gone with a 4 gift rule: something you want, something you need, something to do and something to read. The “something… Read More
I always tell my clients that the biggest hurdle with Adventures by Disney is actually having “Disney” in the name. People want to immerse themselves in the world’s most iconic destinations, NOT in Disney characters, Mickey balloons and bottomless popcorn buckets. :-) Well, I promise – there is only one Disney-fied thing on Adventures by… Read More
We love recording our visits to National Parks in the Passport to Your National Parks. This small, spiral bound travelogue easily fits in your backpack and is a wonderful way to track your visits and memories of our national parks. The passport is organized by region and provides space for stamps and stickers in each region.… Read More
There are countless things I love about Adventures by Disney, but one is that they go out of their way to capture YOUR family’s moments and memories during your trip. The last evening of every Adventures concludes with a photo montage of the week. Then, those photos are provided to the guests to download when… Read More
All good things must come to an end, as they say. The sun rises here at 4:30 AM, so I got coffee from the lobby and enjoyed it while looking out on the sparkling sea. With plenty of time to spare, I relaxed for a good hour with my book at the pool. And then,… Read More
Our last full day took us to Acadia National Park and kayaking, and wrapped up in a farewell clambake! Breakfast at the Bar Harbor Inn We started the day with a hearty American breakfast and the most beautiful views in the Reading Room restaurant. I had crab cakes and the boys had lobster benedict. Everyone… Read More