Archive for July, 2009
Help Bring Rita Home
One of my dearest friends is a single parent to two beautiful adopted little girls. Her first daughter came from a Third World country and needless to say, my friend had quite the adventure trying to bring her daughter home. I won’t go into the details, but it was a stressful ordeal for mom and [...]
Full StoryRan Out
I am a bit frustrated wondering how a business can run out of certain merchandise. While visiting our home state of Virginia, my husband and I couldn’t wait to go to La Madeleine for a bowl of delicious Tomato Basil soup. It is our ritual to stop at the Reston location for a bowl since [...]
Full StoryThere is More to Orlando than Disney
This post is not only for the tourists that visit Orlando, but also for locals who get bored with the same old song and dance in O’town. There is so much more to Orlando than just theme parks and a mouse. Good Eats! If you do not mind driving off the beaten path a little, [...]
Full StoryI Survived Flying With A Toddler
For parents who are wondering whether or not to take your child’s car seat on an airplane, I highly recommend it! Do not assume your car seat is FAA approved though, make sure you verify this information (you can check the car seat manual or the manufacturer’s website). We did not purchase a separate seat [...]
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I fully respect the position of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers to safeguard our airports, but do they have to act like such asses? On my flight out of Orlando, the TSA officer that was overseeing the security line ran into me with a cart filled with trays. She saw me standing there with my [...]
Full StoryFamily Friendly Virginia Wineries
My husband and I just returned from a week long trip to Virginia wine country. We are from the Northern Virginia area and always add wineries to our itinerary when we visit family. This is the first time we realized visiting wineries is not as convenient as it used to be prior to the birth [...]
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