Here we are, the end of another year. For most of us it's a moment of reflection and an opportunity to start over or do-over those things that maybe didn't meet our expectations. Resolutions and promises fill us with hope for something better. My only resolution for 2013 is to make this the 'Year of Happy' which, honestly, has been my resolution for the past three years. 2012 hit the mark[...]
On Dec. 30, 2003, I married one of the funniest, sweetest guys I know. I still can't believe it really. Especially considering that when I met him I wasn't really interested in a boyfriend, let alone a husband. I mean, I yelled at the guy the first second I saw him! But within hours of what would be a very hilarious and very sweet first date, I felt like I would die a little if I nev[...]
The first time I ever heard of David Burke (because I’m from Seattle and not a food person) was from my chiropractor who, along with his talent for sorting out my skeletal anomalies, is a discerning foodie, and recommended his restaurant Townhouse for a special birthday dinner in New York City. We followed his suggestion, and it was absolutely charming, luxurious, and the food was impe[...]
We've had a very exciting year! I've traveled to some pretty fun places, sometimes on my own, sometimes with my crew in tow - but always with excitement in my heart for the next adventure. This New York City Mama grew and Girl Gone Travel was born to celebrate travel beyond the NYC borders and to further embrace my free spirit and love for travel everywhere.read more[...]
One of my favorite moments traveling around is when I find a new hotel closer to home in NYC where I enjoyed my stay so much that I can't wait to tell everyone else about it. This past weekend, that new experience was had by my family and myself, at the new Conrad Hotel NYC. The hotel first opened in March of 2012 where the Embassy Suites used to be and the smell of new still lingers in[...]
T'is the season, and the holiday spirit has come alive in our home. As is our yearly custom, we headed out in search of our Christmas tree. For the past few years, we've set out in search of new places to cut our tree. But, we enjoyed the tree farm we discovered last year so much that we decided to return. Unlike last year, we waited a little longer and got to enjoy a bit more of the fu[...]
I ventured out into NYC on a rainy day. It wasn't my intention to be out all day when light snow turned to cold rain, the kind of cold rain that sinks into your bones and gives you chills inside. But I had planned on touring the city to see what was going on, one of my favorite things to do this time of year. After a business meeting, I headed out for lunch with friend and digital co[...]
Since my family and I visited Hershey, PA a summer ago, we have been wanting to return. For my kids, as for most people, Hershey, PA is all about Hersheypak and the rides. But we found that even when most of the rides are closed during the colder months, there is still enough to do to fill up a weekend visit. The ride to Hershey, PA is about 2 hours from our NJ neighborhood (2.5 from NYC)[...]
Before Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast many families such as mine were preparing to celebrate Halloween. And helping us in starting off those celebrations was David Burke Kitchen. My family and I were invited to carve pumpkins with expert carvers and mingle with David Burke himself at the David Burke Garden and afterwards we were welcomed to enjoy from their hearty and delicious brunch[...]
This special post is in honor of my baby brother Andres' and his lovely wife, Sara's wedding. I love you both to the moon and back and wish you many happy years together. Sara and her family are everything my mother ever wanted for my brother. Who Sara is as a person, as a woman, and as a partner and friend, is literally my mother's dying wish for my brother, so for me - and for us - she'[...]
