I have never been to an all inclusive resort before and now I’m wondering why it took me so long. I am honestly the most relaxed I have ever been coming off of a vacation. Choose an all-inclusive resort and let your busy, tired brain rest!
I have been thinking about going to Washington, DC for almost 6 years! Ever since my daughter came home in 2010, I have dreamed about taking her to see the Obama White House. I obsessed about it! Having my black...
{ We are working with Omni Hotels and Resorts to bring you this information. However, all opinions are our own!} Last October, we joined over 60 women from around the country at the Omni Dallas for our annual City Moms Blog...

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This was the picture I posted on Facebook a few weeks ago. In it, you can see my kiddos playing in the sun of the 50 degree January day (seriously) on their new-to-them skateboards. Just after this photo was taken,...
A few days before my youngest son’s second birthday, in 1998, we moved to Southern Africa. We’d been feeling cold and were facing some hard times in Vermont and felt the need for a big change. Selling everything we had, and...
Winter is Coming! {Disclaimer: We have partnered together with our sponsors, Burlington Hyundai, to bring you this information about vehicle winter safety!} It’s that time of year again! If you’ve driven on I-89 lately, you’ve seen the huge signs broadcasting the...
I've been a mom for over 10 years. If you're a mom, then you know what I really mean by that is that I've had an audience and running commentary on my every move for over a decade. I might...
Some days it’s too hot to eat in the summer. Cooking is torturous. Sometimes it seems that the food you eat immediately curdles in your belly because it is so steamy in the world. Our menu at home is pretty...
I recently read an article on Scary Mommy about what it’s like to have a traveling husband. It was hilarious and filled with humor that only a parent of a traveling co-parent may fully understand. However as I sat...
We have been a family of four for almost 3 years now and we’ve NEVER taken a vacation together. Don’t get me wrong, we’ve gone on plenty of trips and adventures but have always vacationed with extended family or...
A few weeks ago we drove home from a Family Reunion weekend at Lake Honeoye in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. I thought about how lucky my children and I are to have this experience year after...
This year I made a New Year’s Resolution to step outside of my comfort zone more often. I’m a creature of habit, so I like routines, structure, and predictability. Typically this way of operating serves me well, but occasionally...
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Evolution of a Vacation

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Every summer we pack up and go to Maine for a week-long vacation with friends. We stay at their family camp which is set over a mile into the woods on a tranquil lake. This year will be our tenth...
It’s summer time, which means that a lot of families will be hitting the road.  Last summer my family went on a 3 week road trip.  This was our itinerary: Burlington, VT – Niagara Falls, NY – New York City...

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Comprehensive Guide to Vermont Summer Camps 2025

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In the cold days of winter, it's hard to imagine that it's ever going to be hot again. But before you know it, snow...