Looking back at everything we did this summer, our short stay at an Embassy Suites in Washington, DC, was one of the highlights. The girls ask me constantly when we can go back to the hotel “with the lions.” They loved having their own separate room, which they never get at any other hotel! The […]
Family Vacation
Our stay at Embassy Suites
We stayed at an Embassy Suites in Washington, DC, recently, and had a wonderful time. Getting there was easy – we just crossed the Potomac! Walking into the open-air atrium of the lobby, we were greeted immediately, and ushered to the front desk where I was able to check in in a matter of minutes. […]
Getting the most out of your family vacation
We don’t take many vacations, but when we do, we make them count, getting as much fun, relaxation and family time out of them as possible! As far as preparation goes, part of the fun of a vacation is the anticipation, so I’ll create some kind of countdown calendar for the girls to cross off […]
National parks- PERFECT for family vacations
A good friend of mine left for Yellowstone today with her family, and I have to admit… I’m REALLY envious. I haven’t been to a national park in years, ever since I visited Big Bend (in West Texas) when I was a little girl. I’ve decided it’s time to start planning a family vacation to […]
The Golden Inn in Avalon, NJ
The Friday after Thanksgiving, we packed a couple of bags and made our way to the Jersey Shore for a fun-filled weekend at the Golden Inn Hotel & Resort. Elizabeth, the Party Planning Professor, invited us – along with several other bloggers and their families – to experience what the Golden Inn and the city […]
