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November 7, 2016

Photography of a Fall road trip in Montana

Traveling and schooling while on the road can be overwhelming. Here how the beautiful surroundings of Montana in autumn helped us relax.

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September 13, 2016

24 hours in Milan, Italy

Milan was the very first Italian city I visited 28 years ago. I had visited the country for the Christmas and New Year holidays. I remember how cold it was and often even gray, but I also remember being incredibly impressed by the stylish people, many of whom remin[...]

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August 4, 2016

Overcoming the Unexpected in Travel

There are so many lessons I try to teach my boys when we travel. Some have to do with travel itself (always carry the essentials with you; stick to drinking water on flying days, and don't ever be afraid to ask for directions or help). Others have more to do with p[...]

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July 22, 2016

A Visit to Acadia National Park

The National Parks are in a constant threat of abolishment, now more than ever. I can't imagine, even as someone who discovered her love for them so much later in her life, what I would do without their healing power, their ability to make me feel whole and connec[...]

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July 15, 2016

My Kids’ First Trip to the Dominican Republic: Heritage, Race, and Breaking the Cycle

We were on a bus on our way to do some volunteer work with other travelers from the Fathom cruise. Our project leader, a local employed by the organization heading the activity, was pointing out highlights of Sosua, the beach town we were entering and where we woul[...]

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July 14, 2016

Cruising with Fathom Travel & Volunteering in the Dominican Republic

It's taking me a bit to share my experiences while cruising to and volunteering in the Dominican Republic with Fathom Travel because it was such an overwhelming experience on so many levels. First, it was the very first time my youngest boys had visited the country[...]

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July 7, 2016

Highlights of Dijon, France

It was a beautiful summer day when I arrived to Dijon, France. I quickly dropped off my bags in my hotel room at the trendy, Michelin rated Le Chapeau Rouge, slipped into some comfortable walking shoes and headed out. I hadn't been to this beautiful city in two yea[...]

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July 5, 2016

Two beautiful days at Lake Como, Italy

One of the highlights of our road trip through northern Italy was our stay in Lake Como. Most of our stops were in the Lombardy region, where there are lakes galore. Lake Como, the third largest lake in Italy and one of the deepest, is heavily visited by local[...]

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June 17, 2016

The Best of Steamboat, CO Summers – A Photo Tour

I have enjoyed visiting Colorado in the winter in the past but it is no secret that summers are my favorite and when it comes to finding fun things to do, Steamboat Springs delivers. And the word is out. It used to be that the energy of the town and even that of[...]

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May 4, 2016

The Best of Venice, Italy’s Floating City

The first time I went to Venice was in the middle of summer and it was awful. The humidity was debilitating, the heat at the turn at every corner seemed like a punch in the stomach. Though I appreciated its uniqueness, and enjoyed being there with my son, I did[...]

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Kicking off my birthday week in one of my favorite Kicking off my birthday week in one of my favorite places in the world: Scotland, specifically Edinburgh. Though hubby is half-Scot this is his first time and I am so excited to explore this city and some of my favorite spots with him. 

In true Scottish fashion the weather is rainy, but that’s to be expected and luckily there’s plenty to do to get out of it. Will share more soon. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#scotland #birthdayweek
Seventeen. My baby boy is 17 today. ❤️ Seventeen. My baby boy is 17 today. ❤️
When our kids were little, hubby and I would feel When our kids were little, hubby and I would feel guilty and sad around this time of year because they weren’t getting the experience of a boisterous house full of family - cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents…they just got us. And for a few years it tormented us, though we always put on a happy face and worked hard to make it as special, and as memorable as possible. We have strived to give them all the love and joy we can. 

And though they have delighted in the rare occasions where we share these moments with others, they have expressed, as recently as this weekend, how much more meaningful and special it is for them when it is just us. The first time they expressed these sentiments to us, years ago when they were much younger, Travis and I realized that while we wasted years being worried and stressed and guilted over not being able to give our kids that picture perfect family-filled holiday experience, we failed to appreciate how what we were giving them…just us two…was and is enough, and something they not only look forward to but are hesitant to share with others.

And they never let us forget it, lest we feel tempted to change things up. Our gatherings may be small, and it may just be us, but for our kids, it is enough and as they have expressed, “absolute perfection”.

May this give solace to those whom have chosen a happier, healthier path for their own family even if it feels smaller than most.
I am incredibly grateful to our local farmers, bak I am incredibly grateful to our local farmers, bakers, food growers, and purveyors. Their craft and labor feeds us, spoils us, and constantly treats us to good food. In preparation for Thanksgiving we picked up a seasonal, straight-out-of-the-farm box from @glennscottfarm. This box is so stocked with goodies that we will be fed for days from it. 🌱

Then we made our way to @amitycoffeeco for freshly baked pies and pastries, which made my morning easier, as everyone feasted on the pastries, and saved me so much work from not having to bake! 🥐

Everything is so, so good with the added bonus knowing we get to both support local farmers and small businesses while feasting on locally sourced and grown food. We are lucky and privileged to live in such a fruitful, beautiful place. ❤️ Shop small and support local. 

Happy Thanksgiving.
The guys went to Los Angeles to take part in a fun The guys went to Los Angeles to take part in a fun music festival. I stayed home. I had so many plans for the weekend: reading, piano playing, working out, long walks, movie watching. Instead, I spent all of Saturday in my pajamas cleaning and prepping @theflxcottage to be filled with family for the holidays, and walking with the puppies along the vineyards - yes, still in my pajamas 😊, and then Sunday sleeping in, meeting a darling friend for late brunch, and walking along the lake during sunset while the laundry was done.

I fought back the urge to open my computer and get work done, and the guilt of not staying busier. 

While the silence is weird, it’s been really nice to just be with myself and my thoughts, and practicing self-kindness in my enjoyment of doing nothing much. It felt special, and rewarding. And really lovely. Though I am ready for my guys to come back home too. ❤️
This cute coffee spot and creative studio space, @ This cute coffee spot and creative studio space, @montourmarket / @northnewyork is back with more hours and I couldn’t be more thrilled. (Thanks to @syd.fee for update!)

Yummy coffee, fresh pastries, friendly service, as well as locally sourced goodies and artisan goods to shop for. Come out and support this small business and give Montour Falls some love. 💕

#fingerlakes #myflx #flxwinecountry #coffeelover #montourfalls

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