New York City {Day 4: Harry Potter, Central Park, The Plaza Tea, Parade Balloons, Da Marino & The Ride}}

Our fourth day in NYC is in the books! Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Oyster Bar & Hamilton Day 4: Harry Potter, Central Park, Tea at The Plaza,… Read More

New York City {Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Hamilton}

Day three was another busy one.  It started off soooo cold, windy and drizzly but by mid-day the skies were clear and blue.   Like the other days, we did a ton of walking and exploring. Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St.… Read More

New York City {Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap}

We were able to sleep in a teeny bit this morning before heading off on a long and fun day in the city. Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island,… Read More

New York City {Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum & Mickey: The True Original Exhibition}

We landed in the Big Apple for our NYC adventure celebrating John’s 13th birthday and hit the ground running.  We had a wonderful first day and experienced all of the emotions. Day 1: 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, Eataly Day 2: Greenwich Village Food Tour, Old St. Patrick’s Catacombs, Black Tap… Read More

On My Bedside {From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler}

When I shared a snippet of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler in my to-read stack, I was overwhelmed with messages and comments saying “that was my favorite childhood book”!  A week or so later, and before I had even started it, I volunteered to help Whit’s teacher organize the library in… Read More

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Wanderlust {New York}

We’ll have a teenager in the house come Thanksgiving and in lieu of a big party or gift, he’s picked at trip to the Big Apple to celebrate!!   I’ve visited NYC quite a few times, but always on a girl’s trip.  This being the first time going with the family – and with all boys –… Read More

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