To say that the last few Thanksgiving road trips have been...not fun...would be a bit of an understatement. We've had terrible traffic, terrible weather, and there is nothing like an 8 hour drive (this is with traffic) taking 12 hours to set a 4-day weekend off on the wrong note. … [Read more...]
The Scourge of the Christmas Card…Who Really Likes Writing Christmas Cards?!
It's that time of year again when the Christmas decorations come out, All I Want for Christmas starts playing on repeat, and shopping commences in earnest so everyone has what the want come Christmas (or come Thanksgiving, since we do presents with the in-laws in November). And … [Read more...]
Christmas in Washington DC: Three Fun (and Free) Things to Do
I really like spending Christmas in Washington DC...first, it's home now, and I love being home at Christmas. Second, it's usually pretty quiet. Much of the town leaves (since most of the town isn't 'from' Washington), and you can drive and park with ease. That, in and of itself, … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Traveling Mother
Do you have a mom that likes to travel? Flowers and brunch is great when you live in visiting distance, but sometimes things just have to be sent through the mail (with a phone call, of course). So here are 6 fun Mother's Day ideas for moms that like to travel (best suited for … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Travel-Luster
DH and I don't always "do" Valentine's Day. The day is hyped, reservations are hard to come by, and beyond watching some awkward early-daters, we can have a nice dinner anytime. So sometimes we call it good, order pizza, drink beer, and enjoy each others company. But this … [Read more...]
