12 Ways to be a More Cunning Linguist While Visiting the UK
August 1, 2017
12 language differences I noticed on our recent trip to Scotland. … More 12 Ways to be a More Cunning Linguist While Visiting the UK
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Ever-curious Mom of 3 and a dog living, learning, & sharing our fun adventure, explorations, travels, reads and whatever else I manage to get myself into.
Scottish Highland Games in Alva- Great for Kids!
July 22, 2017
We spent a day in Alva, to experience the Highland Games. Bagpipes and kilts galore! … More Scottish Highland Games in Alva- Great for Kids!
Scotland’s Royal Mile with Kids-Part 2. Edinburgh and Our Dynamic Earth
July 19, 2017
On our second day on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh Scotland with kids, we visited Edinburgh Castle and Our Dynamic Earth. … More Scotland’s Royal Mile with Kids-Part 2. Edinburgh and Our Dynamic Earth
Scotland’s Royal Mile With Kids-Part 1
July 16, 2017
I first visited the Royal Mile (or High Street) about 12 years ago, taking the train from Leeds, for a solo day trip. I enjoyed a beautiful ride through the countryside. As luck would have it, I was there in August and had no idea I would get to experience the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe … More Scotland’s Royal Mile With Kids-Part 1
The Basement-Fun Mexican Bar and Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland
July 8, 2017
Fun Mexican Cantina in Edinburgh Scotland with Margaritas for Take-Away! … More The Basement-Fun Mexican Bar and Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland
Topsail Island, NC Laid Back Dog Beach Vacation with Kids
June 16, 2017
Last week, we kicked off the summer with our first trip. To the beach, naturally! We really wanted Cosmo to get a chance to go to a dog-friendly beach, after visiting Tybee Island. I first found out about Topsail Island several weeks ago while talking to fellow dog owners. Topsail (pronounced like Top-sel), was described … More Topsail Island, NC Laid Back Dog Beach Vacation with Kids
Banff Film Festival in Baltimore, MD
April 28, 2017
Fun local date night. Banff Film Festival! … More Banff Film Festival in Baltimore, MD
Savannah Day Trip with Kids
April 22, 2017
During our 2015 Spring Break, we stayed at Hilton Head and drove into Savannah for the first time. It was a decidely hot day in the city (mid-80’s) with little kids in tow (3 & 5). So we focused on kid friendly attractions and visited the Savannah Children’s Museum and the Georgia State Railroad Museum. Both … More Savannah Day Trip with Kids
Family Time at Tybee Island, GA
April 19, 2017
For our family’s spring break this year, we stuffed the minivan and headed to Tybee Island, GA. We got a 3-bedroom condo through AirBnB right on the beach. We were staying on the north end of the beach, where there was much less action (except for our last night when a police chase/car crash happened … More Family Time at Tybee Island, GA
Fight for your right to Internet
March 25, 2017
Now is not the time to rest on our laurels (re: Obamacare). We won a battle yesterday, but not the war. We still need to fight back against the Senate’s vote against internet privacy. Then the big one-net neutrality. Keep these on your radars and get your voices heard. Net neutrality is a big deal … More Fight for your right to Internet
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