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Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Later this month we're beginning a weekly summer-long exploration of the Catskills in Upstate New York. Have you been? I'd love to hear about your favorite activities, towns, and hiking trails! First up, we're planning to coast up along the Hudson River Valley and then cut west into Woodstock, Phoenicia, and then northeast to Hunter Mountain and the Round Top area. I'm been so #23 this week!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Yesterday I posted my ten travel tips for flying with a baby, and I promised to share my favorite family-friendly travel gear. So here are a few things I don't leave home without when flying with my son...
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The Samsonite EZ Cart 25" Spinner Suitcase is a suitcase with a slew of impressive features on paper, such as a balanced 4-wheel system for push-pull maneuverability, shelf packing, a roomy interior and smart organizational features. First introduced in the 1990s as a revolutionary way to pack and navigate travel, Samsonite re-launched its EZ Cart in 2012. After testing this product solo for four months, I recruited another frequent flying mom – Rebecca – to try it out on some trips with her young daughter. Read on for our comprehensive, two-mom review, based on multiple flights and road trips across six U.S. states...
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While it was a mild winter season this year in New York City, we did endure a fair share of meterological milestones, from Hurricane Sandy to Blizzard Nemo. We tested out four pairs of Muck Boots from the Original Muck Boot Company in the snow, sleet, rain and mud in four states during four months, and here's how they held up to the challenge...
Sunday, March 10, 2013 Post a Comment | tagged USA, Virginia, community, culture, five sentences, personal, transportation, travel, vacation | Share Article | Tweet | in life, travel Thursday, March 7, 2013
I have about 10 blog posts & reviews all queued up, but the past week has been swamped with work & life that I just haven't had time to edit them. I'll post new content ASAP, but this morning I'm off to northern Virginia with my son to visit family. Townes will be playing with two aunts, an uncle, two grandparents, and four cousins. Should be chaotic and fun. We're traveling solo by train, and admittedly I'm nervous about today... We've taken a bunch of trips over the past year, but I rarely travel with Townes alone, and he's SO ACTIVE now! He doesn't usually cry, but he wants to touch EVERYTHING! And crawl EVERYWHERE! Here's to hoping he doesn't climb under the seats and steal passenger shoes. I think I've timed it with his naptime but we'll see? Wish me luck. Have a wonderful weekend!
Some DC-Virginia posts you may have missed:
And links to new published work.
Friday, March 1, 2013 
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This spring marks our TEN YEAR wedding anniversary. A decade! What?! To celebrate, we're jetting off to Italy for a romantic vacation while our son spends time with my in-laws. So, I've been soliciting travel advice on every social media platform out there, and here's one for my blog – We'll be traveling this fall and right now I have the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Rome, Florence & Tuscany on the itinerary. We want a balance of experiencing the big, touristy attractions with some downtime along the coast and on a vineyard. Have you been to Italy? I'd love to hear your favorite places to stay, things to do, and any wisdom you'd like to share. Feel free to comment below or drop me a line! xo
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The last time I was in the Pocono Mountains, I was on a mission for work to learn about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky breed. Since that visit two years ago, Skytop changed dog sled operators (I previously toured with Snow Caps) to Kim Darst of Husky Haven Kennels. On Sunday morning four of us went dog sledding with Kim and learned about Alaskan huskies and Alaska's 1,000+ mile Iditarod dog sledding race...
Sunday, February 10, 2013
My husband and I have been together for almost twelve years, and we've *never* gone skiing together... until today! I think the last time I was on the slopes was during my freshman year of college, and that was for snowboarding. So this morning we took the shuttle from Skytop Lodge to the Adventure Center for a few quick runs before lunch...
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There are five of us vacationing here at Skytop Lodge in the Poconos, and we went sledding this afternoon! The big sledding slope is just a three-minute shuttle ride from the main lodge. Sleds/helmets are provided, so Skytop makes it really easy to just show up and sled for as long (or as little) as you want. We had a blast, especially with all the new powdery snow! It's been ages since I'd gone sledding. Want to see a few pics?
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I received the original Boppy pillow at my baby shower last year, and during my son's first few months of life, I used this product every single day for snuggling and breastfeeding. When Townes was ready for tummy time and sitting up, the Boppy pillow was a fantastic ergonomic support system during those milestone stages. The company recently launched a new product – the Boppy travel pillow – intended to take the best of the original design, but make it suitable for life on-the-road. We tested it on a recent trip, and here's how it held up to the hype...
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This recent road trip was my first time visiting the Florida Keys, and October – despite the threat of hurricanes – was a perfect time to be there. Our resort was lively but not overly packed with people, the weather was pleasantly warm but not too hot (it hovered around the low 80's), and it was easy to score a table & parking space at area hot spots (like Bahia Honda State Park.) Contemplating a trip to the Keys? My review on Hawks Cay Resort after a three-night stay last week...
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Have you ever been to Key West? It was our first time visiting this southernmost spot in the Keys. Every night, there's a sunset celebration at Mallory Square. Last night we went a little early to snag a prime table at a dockside restaurant, and crossed our fingers for the green flash at sundown (no such luck.) Want a see a few shots of the stunning Key West sunset?
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A local told me about Keys Fisheries restaurant, market & marina, and we liked it so much we went three times in three days. Seriously! The seafood is that good. Headed to the heart of the Keys? You've got to swing by this Marathon fresh catch favorite...
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Bahia Honda State Park is just south of Marathon, Florida, and is a good spot to visit if you're looking for a natural sandy beach with deep water close to shore...
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We found our favorite spot for relaxation at Hawks Cay Resort – the saltwater lagoon. Isn't it perfection? We spent two hours today lounging under a cabana and swimming in the water. Added bonus to this little beach – resort food & beverage service right at your lounge chair.
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