Family

7 Advantages of an All-Inclusive Resort

Deciding on an all-inclusive resort when traveling with a family, can be one of the best decisions you can make as a parent, for your budget AND for your mental health. Our family time together is extremely limited now I’m an empty-nester. Both of my boys are forging their own lives, so when I spot a window of time for a…

Mother’s Day 2022 Gift Guide – Best Gifts for Mom

I love Mother’s Day. My children are easily the greatest accomplishment of my life. Despite no longer receiving handmade picture frames lovingly made in pre-school, when my boys take time to show their appreciation, my heart literally explodes with joy. It’s no secret that Mother’s have a tough job, and we’ve been especially challenged the past…

7 Year Breast Cancer Survivor and Counting

I am a 7 year Breast Cancer Survivor and Counting!
It’s been 7 years since I was unexpectedly diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes. As a 42-year-old mother of two young boys, the news was devastating and my only concern was whether I was going die and leave my young boys without a mother…

8 Things I Do Know About The Empty Nest

I officially have an empty nest. Both of my metaphorical ‘baby birds’ have flown the nest and are happy and thriving right where they have both worked so hard to be. I have to say, now that I’ve stopped crying, the view from this momma’s nest isn’t half bad.
Let me first say that it took a…

The Art of Banksy Exhibition – London

The Art of Banksy, is the world’s largest exhibition of privately owned Banksy artwork being showcased in a huge warehouse space in Covent Garden, London.
Banksy is one of the most famous street artists in the world, yet he’s managed to keep his identity a secret. His face has never appeared in public photographs or on television, and he’s…

Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles is BACK!

Live Music Is Back!  Walt Disney Concert Hall is a Los Angeles iconic venue designed by Frank Gehry ‘from the inside out.’  Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is the first ensemble to perform a live concert for in-person audiences, after Covid-19 restrictions abruptly stopped performances in March 2020.
The beauty of live events is each one is a unique experience, creating memories…

10 Reasons to Visit Black Rock Lodge in Belize

Black Rock Lodge is a magical eco-lodge committed to offering a fully sustainable experience in the San Ignacio area of Belize. This stunning 250 acre rainforest location sits on the banks of the Macal River in the middle of the jungle, filled with birds, monkeys, spiders, lizards and other tropical animals.

Here are 10 Reasons why Black Rock Lodge is magical:
1. If you…

10 Reasons to visit Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave in Belize

Deep in a cave in Belize’s jungle is a sacred Mayan burial site, where the remains of 14 human sacrifices have been found. The Belize Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave tour is one I promise you absolutely cannot miss. In order to preserve the integrity of the site, only authorized tour guides are allowed to bring people into the cave. Tourist dollars are very…

Sirenian Bay Resort – Belize

When Belize announced they were opening up to vaccinated tourists, we did a happy dance and began to plan our trip. We were looking for part relaxation to decompress from the past year and part adventure. We decided to stay at Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas, an all-inclusive resort in Belize to relax, decompress, and be pampered. This stunning boutique resort is located on…

Belize: Monkey River Tour with Captain Jak’s

One of the most popular tours from Placencia in Belize is the Monkey River Tour by Captain Jak’s. It’s easy to arrange for this tour through the Sirenian Bay Resort concierge desk.
As our boat rode through the mangroves and the Caribbean Sea, our guide, Doyle, pointed out the stunning wildlife and explained what we’d see on the tour…