Photo Friday
Finding Inspiration
We have a subscription to Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. I actually used to think this magazine was for the rich elite. I never took the time to look at the by-line: Truth In Travel. Their description on Twitter is: “Truth in Travel is our guiding principle: Condé Nast Traveler always pays its own way, and, … Continue reading
Licking Lollipops
This week I go back in time to when Ella was just 2.5. We kept her from eating candy at all until she was two. This paid off on flights because I was able to use lollipops to motivate her to get in her seat and buckle up or to turn off electronics when it … Continue reading
Long Island Aquarium
Last week we finally made the short drive out to the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center. What a great place! Ella loved watching all the sea creatures there and even holding a star fish! Of course I expected her to love it, as she really adores all creatures, great and small, and has really … Continue reading
Easton’s Beach: An All-In-One Vacation Day
I’m reminiscing about our trip to Newport last summer. One of our favorite spots to go to is Easton’s Beach. You can spend the whole day there and not get bored. Where else can you go from playground to carousel to aquarium to café to beach without driving all over creation? We always visit Newport … Continue reading
Caption This! (Plus Travel Tip for Infants)
I’m still in the process of surviving an infant with colic who doesn’t sleep during the day (fortunately he does sleep at night, although he wakes up several times). My post about traveling with colicky infants will have to wait because I have to choose between writing and sleeping and I hardly get any sleep … Continue reading
First Flight
Finally the day has come! John has been waiting his whole life to fly on an airplane! At last, at 10 weeks, 5 days old he got to experience the mystery of flight. I would be lying if I said he loved it. He wasn’t terrible, but he wasn’t wonderful either. I’ll write my post, … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Find Fun Anywhere
Of course it’s stressful flying these days. Especially with kids. But if you slow down and take some time to have fun, your kids will be less stressed and better behaved. That’s good for everyone! Like most children, Ella used to be terrified of the loud hand dryers. But now that the noise doesn’t scare … Continue reading
Dreaming of Disney
It’s 21 degrees here right now and lightly snowing. It’s making me reminisce about our trip to Disney World last October. We’ve all had Disney on our minds this week. My newborn is only 3 weeks old and Ella asked if he’s big enough yet to go to Disney…maybe in a few months…. I love … Continue reading
A New Era
In airline news this week bankrupt American Airlines revealed their new logo and paint job, striving for a new look signifying a new era. I am partial to their vintage look and will miss the eagle (although the logo is meant to be an eagle’s beak and wings). Here’s the airline’s new look: Kids don’t … Continue reading
