See the hometown of Fred Rogers in Pennsylvania! Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was a beautiful part of my childhood, and it’s been a delight to see my own children rapt at Fred’s show. Much was my excitement, then, in realizing that there is an entire historic Fred Rogers Trail that YOU can explore in southwestern Pennsylvania!… [Read More]
Gardens and Glass Paperweights: Ligonier, Pennsylvania’s Art Museum!
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art: Wow. Two of my favorite categories of things to ogle are: 1. Glass works of art, and, 2. Flower gardens. Imagine my glee in learning that a little museum exists one hour south of Pittsburgh, PA which features BOTH beautiful categories — plus butterflies, too! And did I mention… [Read More]
The Emerald Necklace Parks of Boston: Take Notice!
The Importance of Boston’s Greenspace: I’ve lived in Boston most of my life, and my #1 favorite thing about this city is the network of parks that stretch across it — a feature poetically named: The Emerald Necklace. This 1,200-acre park system was created by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1880s and consists of a… [Read More]
Montreal to Quebec City and Mont Tremblant: Road Trip Itinerary!
Looking for a great Canada vacation? Look no further! Our road trip through Quebec province via Montreal, Mont Tremblant (the Laurentian Mountains), and Quebec City was splendid, and I’d like to share the itinerary with you so you can choose which stops and route might best fit YOUR travel cravings. We took this trip with… [Read More]
Tired as a Mother? Go Beyond a Spa Day for Mom Burnout: Solo Travel Momcation!
Mentally exhausted mom? Read on. But first, a warning: This article is NOT for everyone. This is an article about mothers doing solo travel for self care. It is about how to refresh by taking a “Momcation”. It is not for people who hate solo travel. It is not for people who are feeling content right… [Read More]
Finger Lakes, NY Fun: from Seneca Lake Wineries to Watkins Glen
A Wonderful New York State Vacation Idea… One of my favorite family travel adventures of the past decade was to the Finger Lakes region of New York State. In this article, I’m at last pulling together all my tips on what to see and do in the Finger Lakes: from the canyons of Watkins Glen,… [Read More]
