Once it’s all set, you just have do the final steps of planning to finalize the details. Seems simple, right? Right. The prep. The plan. The people. The places. The process. Not so simple, depending on how cooperative everything is. Read More …
So many things, once you have the time to do them, are well worth the wait. Learn more. Experience new things. Travel and go to the places. Once you make the plans, you can focus your efforts. You will see Read More …
When planning a trip, be sure to plan for at least two weeks away. Anything less, is just not enough. It seems like it is too much, perhaps…but, trust me. You will need every single minute of the fortnight. You Read More …
No matter how much time you have, make the moments that matter to you the most, matter more. Smile. Love. Say yes. Be open. Laugh. Stay flexible. Ask questions. Be there. Open your heart. Maintain optimism. Have empathy. Listen more. Read More …
When you just gotta go getaway from the everyday… drive wherever you can go. check the “Wanna Getaway” options. last minute bookings. flight to anywhere. cash in points. ask a friend for recommendations. pack a bag (or three…you know, shoes Read More …
From no words to too much to say, there seems to be an imperfect balance. 5 minutes is too short. Dinner with friends, even 2 hours is too short. A weekend away, is too short. Life is too short. We Read More …
Just when you think that you have done everything…every thing on your list…there is just one more thing to do. Laundry Make lunch Make breakfast – or coffee – or both Go Shopping Read e-mail Take notes Pay your bills Read More …
If you want to keep someone, under the age of 10 busy, just keep it coming, rapid fire. What is “it” you ask? Any of these should work: Ice cream – their favorite variety of flavors. Toys – any kind. Read More …
It is so easy to connect with others – even those you’ve never met (or just met once before) – if you can find common ground. Disney – pretty easy these days to get someone else to say, “yup, been Read More …
Parenting is often about giving independence, whether they want it or not. Most kids, from toddlers to teens, want more freedom. Me do it. I can do it. Why won’t you let me do it? Really, you can do it. Read More …