5 Tips for a Fun Summer (with kids)

Originally posted July 2010 (in part)

Although summer isn’t officially here…let the planning begin.

My summer bucket list is complete (I’ll be sharing it next week). I am CERTAIN I won’t complete it (how’s that for positive thinking) but I like to think big!

I’ve preplanned summers in the past and things have gone well. They’ve also gone terribly wrong.

Based on all that experience, here are my five tips to a fun summer with your kids.

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Let’s Eat: Zahav, Philadelphia

zahavDuring our recent date night in Philadelphia, Michael made reservations at Zahav. It’s been noted as one of the top, trendy restaurants in the city. Even getting four bells from The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Craig LaBan, which is a pretty big deal around town.

Zahav is a restaurant specializing in Israeli cuisine and wines. Very interesting, right?

Here’s how it went…

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10 European Family Trips

Today’s guest post is from Emily Steves. She writes about traveling, from Carcassonne accommodation to gap years. In her spare time she enjoys photography and networking.

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Are you planning a short trip with your family to Europe in the near future? A weekend getaway can involve many different activities and trips to different destinations, from fun weekends with your family through to sightseeing and nightlife focused holidays.

Do you want to pack a lot of activities into a single trip, or would you rather just spend a few days relaxing at a boutique hotel? With these factors in mind, what are some of the best places to visit in Europe for a weekend away in 2013?

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Traveling with MIL – 5 Secrets

Originally posted July 2010

Traveling with your mother-in-law?

Still want to have a great vacation?

It can be done! You can make it a positive trip.

Here are five secrets to make the most of the family holiday with your mother-in-law. click here to continue reading!

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Date Night in Philly – Part 1

Welcome to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center CityA few weeks ago, my husband planned a 24-hour date for just the two of us.

That’s right, he planned it all!

As you might guess, I was excited!

We took the train to Philadelphia and walked to our hotel, The Doubletree Philadelphia. This was a fantastic surprise because it’s the hotel where we held our marriage ceremony and reception.

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