nyc hotels

A Classic Escape

This weekend, the kids and I enjoyed a staycation at The Surrey Hotel on the Upper East Side, the only Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel in NYC. I ...

Summer Diary, Weekend One

Ryder’s final day of school was last Friday, and what better way to kick the summer than a stay cation, right here in NYC. I’ve ...

Traveling Routines & Rituals

When it comes to my children’s routine, sleep is the critical element. Days preceded by restless nights, or a late bedtime, typically yield lots of whining, ...

Local Travelers

Last week was a busy week for us. Jason worked from home, and we took shifts from shuffling the kids to school and activities, in between our ...

Our NYC Jubilee

Christmas is just two short days away, and while I thought I had everything in place, I still have a few last minute running around to ...

Family Retreat

Jason’s traveling for work eventually takes a toll on our entire family. The kids miss their Dad, and although they may not express it, some ...

Staycation at The Carlyle

It’s no secret that I’ve been a huge fan of the “Adventures of Sophie and the City” series for quite sometime (previous posts here, here, and ...