A mild hiking trail at Acadia National Park helped me fall in love with Maine. Find out how. This post is sponsored by Poland Spring®. Waves crashing, a thunderous roar. The hot sun. Smooth boulders. That’s what I remember most about hiking my favorite trail out to the rocky coastline a few times last summer….
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Body Worlds Exhibit at the Portland Science Center
The recently opened Portland Science Center in Portland, Maine, is hosting Body Worlds, an exhibit that shows actual bodies — and body parts — in fascinating ways to display how the human body works — and how our mistreatment of it impacts it. When I first heard about the Body Worlds exhibit, I was fascinated…
Inside Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Just a few blocks from Reading Terminal Market and an easy walk away from Independence Hall in Philadelphia sits the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, a history-meets-sleek-modernity hotel. Want to check it out before you book? Here’s a little photo tour to show you around. In April 2014, my kids and I headed southwest from Connecticut to…
Connecticut Restaurants: Arezzo Ristorante & Bar in Westport
One of my favorite things that spring brings is al fresco dining. Whether it’s a backyard meal or drinks on a pretty restaurant patio with friends, there’s something about the combination of warm weather, cool friends and a soft breeze that makes it so special. When I approached Arezzo Ristorante & Bar in Westport, Connecticut,…
Favorite Beach: Eel Point, Nantucket
A guest post by Jennifer Matlack of Daisy Chestnut on Etsy Even though I grew up in Ohio where Lake Erie was the closest body of water, as a child I was obsessed with the ocean. I remember watching The Man from Atlantis, Love Boat, and Fantasy Island and dreaming about one day swimming in…
What to Do in Philly: Benjamin Franklin Museum
Heading to Philadelphia? The Benjamin Franklin Museum is a hands-on place perfect for curious families. Recently renovated, the Benjamin Franklin Museum is located in Franklin Court, a short walk from Independence Hall and sight-distance from the first Post Office. It’s also close to a number of great Philadelphia hotels. But this isn’t just another…
Connecticut Lobster Roll: Lake Zoar Drive-In
Connecticut lobster rolls are warm, buttery sandwiches usually served on New England-style hot dog buns. Where can you find the best lobster roll in Connecticut? Today, check out the lobster roll at the Lake Zoar Drive-In. When I was a little girl, I would cross my fingers whenever we neared the Stevenson Dam on Route…
That Time We Stopped at Cracker Barrel in Georgia
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cracker Barrel for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. A few years ago, we took a road trip from our home in Connecticut to Orlando. The purpose? To spend a few days at Walt Disney World so I could attend a conference and have…
Inside The Beekman Arms, America’s Oldest Inn
Nestled in the quiet village of Rhinebeck, New York, America’s oldest inn has played host to countless notable and important people since opening its doors in 1766. The Beekman Arms isn’t your typical place to stay — but that’s what makes it so special. As a girl growing up in Dutchess County, New York,…
Boston Restaurants: Union Oyster House
The historic Union Oyster House is located steps from Boston’s Freedom Trail and serves up authentic New England seafood and other tasty fare. When I headed to Boston for work awhile back, I asked friends for recommendations on where to go, what to do and especially what to eat. One of the first I received was a…