My sisters and I were long overdue for a getaway. The last time we were away together was when my older sister (I'm the oldest, she is the older of my two sisters) was pregnant with her second child 6 years ago! So we went away for my older sister's birthday to the Ocean House in Rhode Island. It was a fabulous trip, just a few days, so fun and relaxing. … [Read more...] about Sister Getaway at the Ocean House, Rhode Island
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Winter Break at Stowe, VT
For Winter Break from school, we are not a family that escapes to sunny beaches and clear blue oceans. We go to the mountains and go snowboarding. For the second year in a row, we went to Stowe, VT. We love Stowe, VT. On the way to Stowe, we always stop at Simon Pearce in Quechee, VT to eat, shop, and watch the glassmakers at work. I first visited Simon Pearce over … [Read more...] about Winter Break at Stowe, VT
Summer Vacation in New Hampshire
Our summer vacation this year was in New Hampshire. This was the first time my family spent time in New Hampshire and it was a fun nature-filled vacation. The first two days of the vacation, my sister's family joined us and we went to Story Land. Our favorite ride was the Splash Battle ride where everyone on the ride or watching the ride gets soaked. Girls also … [Read more...] about Summer Vacation in New Hampshire
How to Have a Health-centered Family Vacation
Vacations are very important to our health. It's a time-out from our regular life and an opportunity to recharge ourselves. Yes, family vacations can get hectic but with some planning you can have a health-centered vacation. We just came back from a family vacation to the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinsburg, TN. I'm sharing some of my favorite photos from the trip along with the … [Read more...] about How to Have a Health-centered Family Vacation
Healthy Meal Planning for a Snowboard and Ski Vacation
I grew up skiing and have so many great memories going on ski vacations with family and friends, après-ski snacks, and hot chocolate. I wanted my daughters to have these same memories. A winter sport is a great way to get outdoors in the cold weather. Or else the winter can feel like a lot of time indoors. I switched to snowboarding when I started dating Grouchy Husband … [Read more...] about Healthy Meal Planning for a Snowboard and Ski Vacation