I don’t know about you, but I become slightly giddy when someone posts a request on social media for new book or podcast suggestions. YES! I immediately follow the thread and eagerly anticipate new titles to dig into. In the spirit of the New Year, and my love of reading with book club friends and … Continue reading 20 Books and Podcasts for 2020
I’ve wanted to visit Amsterdam for many years, but only seemed to pass through the (very nice) airport and never reached the city center. Ideally, I would go in the spring, but when we got the opportunity to meet friends there over the New Year, of course we said yes! You might not immediately think … Continue reading Two Days in Amsterdam – A Family Itinerary
London is on steroids during the holidays…in a very good way. Without our family, friends and requisite holiday parties and obligations in November and December, we’ve looked for alternative ways to celebrate the Christmas season. And you don’t have to look far. I dare say it’s my second favorite time to be in London (after … Continue reading Five Ways to Deck the Halls in London During the Holidays
Are you in a new season of life, frantically figuring out the unknown? Or are things normal, bordering on dull? I’ve been thinking a lot about these stages as we transitioned this year, and I find that most of life is either one or the other. We are either leaning into the unfamiliar and trying … Continue reading New vs. Normal
The wish list is long for our European vacations, but we chose Malta for Luke’s fall break because it is still relatively warm in October and is said to have some of the best scuba diving spots in the Mediterranean (Luke and I needed to complete our open water certification.) With direct flights from Heathrow … Continue reading Malta: A Small Island Punching Well Above Its Weight
In an effort to stay authentic and “virtually” in touch with our friends and family, rather than only give you colorful and smiling snapshots on Instagram, I thought it was time to share the latest on our lives in London. Before we moved, I debated how much to share on social media. It’s truly the … Continue reading Four months in…
I’ve been reading and listening to podcasts lately about raising boys. One theme I hear again and again, especially in this challenging digital/tech era, is about intentional adventure. Seek out adventure and challenges your boys will find exhilarating. Explore new and different places that invigorate the senses so your child will experience adrenaline and joy … Continue reading Wild at Heart in Wales
