We took a drive past Saranac Lake during our week up in the Adirondacks. Actually, it turned out to feel like a much longer drive than we’d anticipated. As a coping mechanism, I invented a new Car Ride Game. It’s called, “That’s your house!”  It really only works on those drives that are somewhat … [Read more…]
We climbed up small-but-satisfying Baker Mountain near Saranac Lake while we were up in the Adirondacks. I’d definitely recommend it. We hike occasionally, but I find that it’s tough to motivate the kids without a specific goal in mind (which is why I like letterboxing). Climbing to the top of a mountain was perfect. Part … [Read more…]
Hey! I’m having a splendid day! Check out this weather, you guys! Awesome! I woke up and noticed that my five-year-old had once again made her own bed and tidied up her room. Then I walked downstairs to find the two girls cuddling and giggling together on the couch. And then I laughed out loud … [Read more…]
I was so busy making sure that you had plenty to do this week that I didn’t get a chance to tell you about the rest of the roadtrip. The second day was just fine, thank you. We took a swim in the hotel pool and then headed to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, North … [Read more…]
With all of this time off from school, you could always try a little overnight adventure. Kids are quite easily thrilled with a trip, especially if it involves a stay in a hotel. A new bed, elevators to ride, and especially an indoor pool–woo, hoo! We’ve had success with Priceline many times. It’s especially great … [Read more…]
I can’t actually connect to my blog while driving, but I DID scribble on a piece of paper. Because I am a freak. Of course, I couldn’t look at the piece of paper, because focusing on anything in any way (reading, map-looking, needle work) makes me car sick. I’m actually pretty useless in a car. … [Read more…]
So, the Children’s Museum at Saratoga sent me an email about discounted Great Escape tickets, and it linked to this groovy promotion for nonprofits: buy tickets for $19.99 for one of the specified days–tickets are usually $40.99 + tax. For each ticket bought, $5 goes back to the nonprofit that promotes it. If you want … [Read more…]
Okay, I know, I’ve been the slacking blogger lately. Originally I thought that I’d be home much earlier yesterday, but with the crazy weather, plans changed. In case you were wondering, yes, it was warm and pouring rain on Monday at Jiminy Peak. It was monsoon-like. We took a walk that morning and it was … [Read more…]
