“I only wished I owned a Nissan Quest” ~ My Husband ~ How I took my family on vacation with very little money…. 1. To save money, we decided not to go to Sanibel Island, Florida this year. 2. I told my mom we were not going to Florida. 3. My parents wanted us to… Continue reading My Warm Sunny and Frugal Family Vacation
Category: Travel and Adventure
Chicago Getaway: Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island
Family Vacation To me a family vacation is about escaping from my household routines and spending time with my family. It’s about spending time in the moment, not living on a schedule, and of course, eating way too much ice cream. Read More…
Chevy Cars Are Now Part of My Life & My Community
In May, when Chevy loaned me a Volt for a week, I gave myself the self-proclaimed label of a “Chevy Mom”. At least once a day people would ask me about the Volt and how on Earth I was driving one (they are not even for sale yet in Illinois). My best response was “I’m… Continue reading Chevy Cars Are Now Part of My Life & My Community
40th Birthday Celebration in Palm Springs – Part 3
GIVEAWAY: Be sure to join the celebration by winning a two night getaway at the Palm Springs Westin Mission Hill Resort & Spa. As a working mom, going on a weeklong girlfriend’s getaway is simply beyond relaxing. It was quiet, I had no responsibilities, and no one asked me those day to day questions like… Continue reading 40th Birthday Celebration in Palm Springs – Part 3
40th Birthday Celebration – Part 2 (with four giveaways)
I’ve been in Palm Springs, California, this week celebrating my 40th birthday, soaking in the sun, and experiencing pure relaxation. This morning we are sipping coffee on the balcony and then heading to the Westin Mission Hills Spa for the rest of the day. This evening we are taking our Chevy Equinox into downtown Palm… Continue reading 40th Birthday Celebration – Part 2 (with four giveaways)
40th Birthday Celebration – Part 1
I’m thrilled to be having my 40th birthday celebration at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California. It is truly one of the most relaxing places I have ever been too. From the balconies, to the indoor and outdoor fans, to the whirl pool, to the comfy beds and chairs, the… Continue reading 40th Birthday Celebration – Part 1
Day 1: 40 & Fab Celebration
My 40 and Fab birthday celebration started this afternoon as my girlfriend and I flew to Palm Springs, California! It was a long day of traveling filled with lots of laughter, a viewing of Just Go With It on the plane, and a gorgeous decent into the Palm Springs airport. Living in Chicago, one of… Continue reading Day 1: 40 & Fab Celebration
Paradise: Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
Over memorial day weekend, I packed up the car and took my family on a long weekend to Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in northern Michigan. It was truly the best Chicago getaway my family has every experienced. You can read my review over at MyChicagoKids.com.
Seeking Sponsors for this Summer’s Forty and Fab Celebration!
While many bloggers are seeking sponsors for BlogHer 2011 (#BlogHer11), I am seeking sponsors for this summer’s Forty and Fab Celebration! In honor of our 40th birthdays, my friends and I are hosting a 7-day Forty and Fab birthday bash, taking place online and offline June 27 – July 3. We are celebrating moms turning… Continue reading Seeking Sponsors for this Summer’s Forty and Fab Celebration!
I Want a Chevy Volt!
Subtitled: What I Learned From The North America International Auto Show – Day 2 As I mentioned in my last blog post, I was invited by General Motors to be their guest at the North America International Auto Show for two and a half days. Day 2 was the big day at the auto show.… Continue reading I Want a Chevy Volt!
Chevy Traverse Review
I recently received a Chevy Traverse to test drive on a recent family road trip to Michigan. Although we celebrate Hanukkah, it felt like Christmas morning the day our shining new red Traverse was delivered to our house. The Traverse is a stylish, fuel-efficient crossover SUV that receives 24 MPG on the highway and according… Continue reading Chevy Traverse Review