Legoland on a Budget

I wanted to take a weekend trip for President’s Day, something cheap, something that would allow us to bond, but would not break the bank. It had been so long since we did a family trip that didn’t include visiting family or friends. So when I brought up the idea, the kids immediately began their…

Why Delta Needs to Empower Its Agents

I admit, I booked my flight in haste.  Under normal circumstances, I’d never book a 36 minute connection.  But I was greiving, flying to a funeral, and I needed to get home and back, so I didn’t pay close attention to the flight details. Once in New Jersey,  I called Delta concerned about the short…

Tango – The Dance of Love

It is not a trip to Argentina without experiencing Tango. It is the national dance and an amazing experience to watch. Tango originated and was popularized in the lower-class barrios of Buenos Aires and Montevide in the 1890s, packed with European immigrants, primarily Italians. A partner dance, it has influences from European and African culture,…

Joovy Caboose – A Review

It was my trip to Argentina that made me break down and buy that travel double stroller I had been avoiding adding to my increasing collection. We have a City Mini Double that we love, but the truth is that it does not travel well. When faced with the prospect of planes, trains and taxis,…

Have Maternity Leave, Will Travel

With sleepless nights, diaper changes, and a whole new way of life, the last thing many people think about during maternity leave is travel. However, in my opinion, it should be a great opportunity to travel, and one that you start planning before baby comes. Traveling with kids is never easier than that first few…

Breastfeeding in India

If I don’t find time to write any other post about India, I wanted to make sure to write this one. Let me start by saying I’m a big advocate of nursing.  I nursed my son until 10 months and knew from the start I would nurse my daughter.  That was one of the reasons…