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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to show the special ladies in your life just how much you appreciate them. Whether it’s your mom, grandmother, wife, or someone like a mom to you, she deserves to be celebrated and spoiled on this special day. If you’re looking for gift ideas to make her…
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that experiences matter way more than things. Now both boys have flown the nest, our time to travel as a family is limited, and we savor every opportunity we get. We were eager to visit Chichen Itza Pyramid in Mexico, since it’s the last wonder of the world on our list…
When you visit Rome, walking through the streets is like taking a step back in time to a world of art, culture, and history. With its cobblestone streets, Baroque fountains, delicious food and ancient ruins, there’s literally something for everyone. Each corner of the city has a charm that’s hard to resist. The freshly baked pizza and homemade pasta scents fill…
8 years cancer free and counting! Maybe my body is finally realizing that we’re in this together and it should stop failing me. It feels like both a lifetime and a blink of an eye all at once since I heard those dreaded words “I’m afraid it’s cancer”. It was a wild ride, and not the good…
Parenting Adult Children is not for the faint hearted. Watching my boys grow into young men is bittersweet. On one hand, I’m proud of the strong, independent (mostly!) humans they’ve become, and I’m thrilled to see them chase their dreams. But on the other hand, there’s a part of me that aches for the days when they…
We were excited to check Belgium off our travel list and recently took an ‘Emptynestcation’ to visit Brussels and Brugge. Brussels is bursting with culture, history, food, and architecture and we were ready to soak it ALL in (especially the chocolate, beer and waffles!)
When you visit Brussels there are lots of famous landmarks to explore, and the city is built for pedestrians…
As we welcome our new phase of life as empty nesters, we discovered ‘Emptynestcation’s’ are a thing… and we’re enthusiastically on board! We recently traveled to visit Brugge, a beautiful historic city in Belgium that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, often referred to as the “Venice of the North.”
Bruges is the French spelling…
Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Brugge, the NH Brugge hotel oozes charm and character. This special hotel offers a truly unique experience, seamlessly blending the modern conveniences of a contemporary hotel into a converted charming 17th century monastery.
The hotel is perfectly located; just a 10 minute walk to the train station, as well as a 10 minute walk to &hellip…
Travel can be a great way to escape the stresses of daily life and recharge your batteries. Whether it’s a beach vacay or a cultural trip, ditching your routine can help you relax and regenerate. Travel in 2023 will depend on a variety of factors including personal interests, budget, and current travel restrictions. When looking for interesting places to travel in 2023, you…
Growing up in England, it’s not lost on me how fortunate I am to live in Hermosa Beach. It’s the perfect place to slow down, recharge, and make memories with my loved ones. The beach is like a big ol’ hug for your soul, and beach sunsets are the highlight of my day. Beach sunsets are a soul-soothing paradise…