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To celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, Jimmy and I spent a weekend in Portland, Maine.
Yes, it was the other Portland that was on our 2016 travel list.
And yes, last year we went to the unforgettable Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica to celebrate our first decade together.
So how did we end up in Maine?
by Sunny
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When we were gifted a hotel stay in Durham, North Carolina it was obvious to us baseball fans to travel there in the summer to see some AAA baseball. What else to do in these side by side cities? Check out our itinerary!
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So many times, I wonder how many travel memories stick with my 7 year old. She’s been traveling since she was 6 months, and I know that many of those early memories she only remembers through pictures. But every once in a while, she will surprise me by recalling a past travel memory that has stuck with her. Recently, she recalled a favorite travel memory during Social Studies class. The second grade was studying communities and on this day, markets in particular. The assignment was to draw a picture of a market and write about it. And though MJ remembers it being in “Sam” Francisco, Pike Place Market is what she chose to draw and write about. (In her defense, we visited Seattle and San Francisco during the same vacation.)
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Although I’ve never called this city home, there is something about being in St. Louis that feels close to home. Is it the fact that my beloved Cardinals are there? The fact that it is also a Midwestern city? Maybe because it is in driving distance of my own hometown? Enjoy this photo essay showing the many reasons I love St. Louis.
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Let me start by saying that most of our travels are pretty awesome if not very awesome. But every once in a while you get thrown for a loop and encounter a doozy of a fail that will be a standard in your travel story repertoire for years to come. Here are two of mine.
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The classic beach vacation or the traditional theme park vacation are both staples for summer travel. However, there are those of us who love to explore a new city during the summer months, too. Along with the crowds, summer travel to the city also comes with suffering through the oppressive heat that hits the US hard in July and August. Don’t let the sweltering temperatures stop you. Travel smart in the heat and try some of these ideas the next time you jet to a city in the summer.
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Happy Independence Day! Here are some of my favorite family photos from all around the USA!
Enjoy!
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Throughout the years as my life has changed, my packing habits have, too. However, there are some packing tips that hold true for nearly every situation. Whether you are in the Carry-On Camp or Team Checked Bag, here are four of my tried and true packing tips.
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There are two members of our household that do not share our love of travel. They despise the beach, detest road trips, and loathe any change in routine.
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I’ve always been a huge fan of shopping. Malls, Marshalls, Target, online, I love to browse even if I don’t actually purchase. I guess this is not surprising considering my mother and grandmother’s love of shopping. I was always happy to tag along with them on their outings and owe everything I know about finding a bargain to them.
When MJ was born, the shopping frenzy took full force. Everyone loves to shop for a little girl! During her first year, I remember her having more pink frilly sleepers, dresses, and rompers then she had time to wear. At a year old, she would open her closet, look at all of her clothes, and say, ‘WOW.” She loved to dress up, loved to wear costumes, and still loves to put together her own outfits. She has a one-of-a-kind style that only she knows the rules to. Her outfits are loud, often mis-matched, and only sometimes seasonally appropriate. While I have always made rather sensible and safe fashion choices, MJ wears what she wants without a thought as to what other people may think. And while I love this about her, shopping trips and picking out an outfit can be a challenge.