When my husband and I welcomed our precious, sweet baby girl into the world last August, it was an adjustment for all of us.  It was an adjustment that we went from raising one tiny human to two.  It...
In March, our family had the opportunity to visit the Great Smoky Mountains for six days. When planning a spring break trip we were looking for some place we could easily drive to with a two-year-old, some place that...
In my last article, I talked about how to prepare so you will have well-behaved kids on your next flight.  Before I get to what to do on the flight, I want to discuss what you can do with...
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown is quickly becoming the go-to venue for boutique weddings of up to 175 guests, family gatherings, and corporate events. Weddings Every great wedding begins with a great venue – a place that both the...
One-on-one time is hard to come by in our household between my husband and I. Date nights are sometimes just nights in with a movie and popcorn on the couch, which are fun but usually just turn into falling...
With travel starting up again there are bound to be few new changes to what the airlines will be doing to ensure their passengers remain safe.  Some the new rules and regulations that the airlines will be implementing may...
I recently went on a business trip for work, leaving my 5 month old (and 3 and 4 year-old) home with dad. As we are still exclusively breastfeeding, it was essential that I pump and store while traveling. As...
Summer is upon us, finally! And if you’re like the majority of American families, you will likely be traveling somewhere soon. I say, “traveling” and not, “vacationing” because I don’t know that I can consider traveling with small children...
This year has been quite an interesting one for me. I followed my dream of becoming a yoga teacher and that led me to my first year of traveling consistently over the past few months. Keep reading for my...
Flying with your Kids How to Keep Your Sanity, Part III   You survived preparation and you kept them occupied at the gate.  Now comes the most challenging time, keeping them occupied on the plane.  In parts 1 and 2 of my...

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