After 8+ hours of driving, we arrived at the June Motel in Prince Edward County, Ontario. If you are looking for the cutest, Instagram worthy spot, this is it. From the check-in counter to the pillows on the bed, every detail is so thoughtful and perfect for a weekend getaway. When we pulled up to … Continue reading Our Stay At The June Motel
HOW TO GET THERE From New York City, Ireland is about a 6 hour flight, the same distance from NYC to LA! Flying to Shannon Airport would be ideal as it's only a two hour or so drive to Dingle. However, our flight was redirected to Dublin which ended up being around 5 hours to … Continue reading Dingle, Ireland Travel Guide
Flying can be daunting especially when with children. I've accumulated a list of tips that were given to us and worked for our family. Best of luck and know we are all in this together! TIPS FOR FLYING WITH KIDS 1. PLAN PLAN PLAN - You can't plan enough. Make it simple and easy but make … Continue reading Tips for Flying with Children
We recently got back from our warm and sunny getaway to Turks and Caicos! It was so nice to escape this New England weather and enjoy family and beach time post holidays! It was James’ second flight (his first was when he was four months old when we traveled to Mont Tremblant, Canada) and Henry’s … Continue reading Plane Activities for Toddlers
Raffia Sandals (I bought the tan version) / Sunglasses / Sunscreen Pajamas (Less expensive version here) / Straw Hat / Sundress Jean Shorts / Bathing Suit (I bought the solid red and striped version here) White Buttondown / Straw Bag / Gingham Bathing Suit (old, similar here) Hair Ties / White Denim / Skincare / Earrings
Within the past few months I have been to a fair share of farms. I’m always looking for an activity for the boys and I to do and going apple and pumpkin picking were on the top of my fall list. We enjoyed each and every orchard we traveled to for a different reason. There are … Continue reading Five Farms in Connecticut
Outfit Details Old Navy Sweatshirt. J.Crew Jeans, Yeti Tumbler This may sound sponsored but it’s not. I just love my Yeti tumbler that much. It comes with me wherever I go. Whether it be enjoying my mornings at home or on the go, my Yeti is right by my side. One of the first things … Continue reading Mornings with YETI
Every fall Western Massachusetts hosts a state fair called the Big E. Our little family of three went for the day last year (see post here) and had so much fun with my brothers-in-law and nephews! This year we decided to make a day of the fair again, this time with James being a little … Continue reading The Big E 2018
For Easter weekend, Jimmy and I packed up the car (with everything but the kitchen sink - except diapers. Yes, we forgot diapers :/), buckled the babies in their car seats, and headed northwest to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania to meet up with Jimmy's family. If you're looking for a short drive from New … Continue reading Weekend Escape to the Poconos
Every time we head to Western Massachusetts, we're visiting family. This time was a bit different - we scheduled a block of time to see our friends in the area, too! One of our planned activities was to do a group hike up Skinner Mountain in Hadley, Massachusetts. I definitely was not expecting the mountain … Continue reading Hiking in Western Massachusetts
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