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Carol Cain

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October 16, 2011

Back in Time to Colonial Williamsburg, VA

Last weekend the family and I packed up the car and headed 7 hours South to Virginia to visit the Williamsburg area. Now, we've been to Williamsburg, VA in the past when we visited Bush Gardens in our last Summer road trip. But this time we were going for a new exp[...]

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October 10, 2011

Road trips and the good stuff they are made of

We went on another road trip this weekend. To Colonial Williamsburg, VA. In this post, I just wanted to talk about the road trip itself. Not necessarily about this particular road trip, just about the whole road trip idea and why you should do it. I remember not r[...]

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October 5, 2011

All You Need to Know for Winter Fun at Keystone Resort, CO

One of my favorite resorts in the Colorado Rockies is prepping for the Winter fun and I've got the scoop on what's going on for the season, including the great rates, attractions and activities in store for you and your family. It's a lot of information and tons of[...]

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September 20, 2011

Riviera Maya – First Step to Discovering Mexico

I arrived to Cancún, Mexico late on a Wednesday night. I met Juan Carlos, the driver from Riviera Maya assigned to pick me up and greeted him in Spanish, which surprised him - something that would happen a lot during my visit any time I spoke to anyone in Spanish[...]

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September 1, 2011

Folklore, History, and Nature’s Beauty at Indian Echo Caverns

We had so much fun in Hershey, PA area that when it was time to leave my 4 year old protested and requested  "one adventure more". Luckily for us an unexpected turn lead us right to Indian Echo Caverns, a limestone cave which took over a million years to create b[...]

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August 30, 2011

Sweet Fun at Hershey Park, PA

After our fun adventures at Chocolate World, the family and I couldn't wait to visit Hershey Park. I had heard so much about the park from so many different people who have gone, and never once have I heard anyone say anything negative about it, we just needed to g[...]

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August 25, 2011

Discovery of a Chocolate World in Hershey, PA

The East Coast has been hit with a lot of rain these past few weekends, and this coming weekend will be no exception. However, we have been really fortunate in getting out to enjoy some time during our Road Trip Weekends, at least a day or two with sunshine allowin[...]

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July 21, 2011

Colorado Summers at Beaver Creek Mountain

I started writing this while sitting at the Denver International Airport on my way back to NYC. Did you know they have free Wifi? I know. Awesome. I spent the past few days in Beaver Creek Mountain Resort, my first time in Colorado during the warmer months. They ha[...]

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July 1, 2011

Return to Governors Island

It has been two years. Two years since we have been to Governors Island. I don't know why. Maybe because the last time we went it was so pathetically crowded (it was the opening day for the season after all), that I lost interest in going back, despite the great ti[...]

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June 29, 2011

Children on Planes: History of Segregation and Discrimination

This morning I was woken up, by two of my three children who choose to come into my bed. Annoying? Yes. It's 5:00 in the morning. And even as I write this, they are happily snoring where I should be. read more[...]

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New cafe alert! @franklinstreetmarketflx in Watkin New cafe alert! @franklinstreetmarketflx in Watkins Glen, NY is the newest, and quite honestly, the best cafe in town. After a couple of tries I have to say this is THE spot for coffee/matcha in WG. Their breakfast sandwiches and smash burgers are SO good (Zomg…the tallow French fries are the most wickedly satisfying indulgence). Open daily till 4pm (with later hours potentially in the horizon), right on Franklin Street, just steps from the pier and a short drive from the @senecalakewine. 

Happy eating!

#fingerlakes #watkinsglen #newyork
Listen, I have a few more things I want to enjoy, Listen, I have a few more things I want to enjoy, see, and do before summers’ end but as of today there are 56 days till fall and the signs are already here…as seen from the apples that have fallen from our trees. 

So if you are hesitating to take that road trip, jump in that lake, camp in those woods, gather outside with friends for a little grilling and fun in the sun, this is your cue to get to it. Time waits for no one. And there’s so much life to live. So, get to it! 

See you out there.
Add this spot to your next visit to Naples, NY. 📍@plenty_the_diner is one of those spots that you know is going to be yummy the second you walk in. This airy, modern diner brings all the made-from-scratch goodness we locals have grown to love from their sister bakery, the OG, @plenty_the_bakery in South Bristol, NY, both owned by Brendan and Michelle Halloran. 

The blueberry pancakes I shared with hubby were a favorite for me, especially with the in-season blueberries on top. And the Plenty Bowl wasn’t much a “bowl” per say but it was the perfect diner breakfast combo of home fries topped with melted cheese curds (Zomg 😋), your choice of eggs and breakfast meats. There are sandwiches and salads to choose from as well if you are leaning more towards lunch, and of course, freshly baked pastries. No espresso drinks but another highlight for me was their cold brew - which surpassed any “diner coffee” I’ve ever had. 

There might be a short wait but on a nice day you can wait at one of the picnic tables located in the park right next to the diner. 

Wonderful staff, lovely vibe, and a perfect start to your day exploring sweet Naples. 

#fingerlakes #naplesny #newyork #smalltownny
A moment of rest and joy, as captured by hubby. 😴❤️
Life in the Finger Lakes appreciation post. Thankf Life in the Finger Lakes appreciation post. Thankful for so much, including living in a beautiful place where so many vacation. 

#fingerlakes
24 hours of Josie 🐾 have been such a joy as she 24 hours of Josie 🐾 have been such a joy as she has already proven to be every bit of the cuddly, playful, curious, gentle doggie we knew she would be. Will she be put outside to guard livestock? No. She is far more likely to be on the couch getting belly rubs and watching TV with us, or going for long walks in the park or around our country cottage, or falling asleep in her cushy bed.

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