Perhaps a family vacation is the perfect antidote to 2020. It’s been a tough year for you. It’s been a tough year for all of us. And as COVID-19 shows few signs of slowing, to the point where even world…
Is There a Silver Lining to the Coronavirus Pandemic?
I’m going a very different direction with this post. In fact, I’m really not going to talk about travel at all. Because…well, Coronavirus. People just aren’t traveling right now, and we’re all stuck at home. I’ve kind of ignored my…
Best Children’s Parks in London
London is, of all of the major cities, one of the most blessed when it comes to green spaces. The city is wide and open, rather than tall and compact, meaning that some of the most beautiful parks in the…
Absolutely Do NOT Stay Cooped Up Inside!
This post was most recently updated on March 21st, 2020I know what you’re all doing. You’re planning to ride out this perfect storm of Coronavirus cooped up inside your homes, and you’re not coming out until you’re promised you’ll be…
Taking a Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class
When you’ve been married 35 years, coming up with an unique idea for a date night becomes a challenge. Sometimes it takes a thoughtful gift to help us think outside the box and come up with something new. That’s exactly…
The Twelth Day of Christmas
The Twelth Day of Christmas at last! If you are celebrating the ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ then the twelth day typically falls on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day (depending on whether or not you begin on December 13th or 14th).…
The Eleventh Day of Christmas
Hey, we’re almost to the end of my ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ posts — that actually kind of makes me sad, because I love sharing our Christmas traditions and activities with you. I hope they are giving you ideas to…
The Tenth Day of Christmas
On the ‘Tenth Day of Christmas’, nothing beats the scent of gingerbread baking in your home. And sharing gingerbread houses and cookies with others is such a fun way to spread Christmas cheer and warmth! I actually had never baked…