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14 01, 2019

Weekend getaway near NYC for a girls trip

By | 2018-12-30T19:38:11-05:00 January 14, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on Weekend getaway near NYC for a girls trip

Live within driving distance to the great state of New York? Interested in a weekend getaway near NYC for your next girls trip? Learn about Rochester.

28 08, 2017

Outdoor adventures to experience in New York’s Enchanted Mountains

By | 2017-09-22T12:38:31-04:00 August 28, 2017|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Outdoor adventures to experience in New York’s Enchanted Mountains

Outdoor adventures to experience in New York's Enchanted Mountains are plentiful. The Enchanted Mountains is another name for the Cattaraugus County in Western New York. A county so far west, it also borders Pennsylvania. While staying, as well as eating, at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, there's plenty of sites to see, and outdoor adventures [...]

23 08, 2017

Best dining options near the Enchanted Mountains of New York

By | 2017-08-28T09:49:32-04:00 August 23, 2017|Food, Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Best dining options near the Enchanted Mountains of New York

When one visits the Enchanted Mountains, located in the Cattaraugus County of Western New York, you wouldn't think there'd be such amazing dining options in this Western New York County. SURPRISE. There's some top notch dining in the area, and I've found the best dining options close to the Enchanted Mountains!. They're located in Seneca Allegany Resort [...]

21 08, 2017

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino: best hotel value near Allegany State Park

By | 2017-08-28T09:48:40-04:00 August 21, 2017|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino: best hotel value near Allegany State Park

Don't let the word RESORT scare you into thinking the room prices will be out of your budget. Traveling with family? Don't let CASINO convince you it's not for families. Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino truly offers the best hotel value near Allegany State Park. Families definitely need to put this property at the top [...]

14 08, 2017

Explore Niagara Falls with the entire family

By | 2024-02-03T14:00:41-05:00 August 14, 2017|Travel|Comments Off on Explore Niagara Falls with the entire family

Explore Niagara Falls with the entire family. Once you've gotten yourself booked at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, there's plenty of activities around Niagara Falls, New York. You might not want to leave the beauty of the Seneca Casinos, but you've got to explore Niagara Falls with the entire family. Explore Niagara Falls with the [...]

9 08, 2017

Where to eat in Niagara Falls, New York no matter where you stay

By | 2024-02-03T14:09:30-05:00 August 9, 2017|Travel|Comments Off on Where to eat in Niagara Falls, New York no matter where you stay

Where to eat in Niagara Falls, New York, after a full day of Niagara Falls fun, and no matter where you stay: head directly to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino! You don't have to be a resort guest to enjoy the amazing restaurants located within steps of the casino. Of course, I recommend staying at [...]

7 08, 2017

Family-friendly Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

By | 2024-02-03T13:46:22-05:00 August 7, 2017|Travel|Comments Off on Family-friendly Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Wondering where to stay with your family in Niagara Falls, New York? Allow me to introduce to you Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls on the New York side of the falls. The Seneca Niagara Resort is in a spectacular location within walking distance of Niagara Falls! Let's face it, so many forget [...]

5 04, 2017

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort did not work for our family

By | 2017-08-03T18:25:00-04:00 April 5, 2017|Reviews, Travel|4 Comments

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is an invite only event, but you still have to pay a conference fee. It’s not FREE, but it is discounted. It’s an invitation many of those in my industry would love to receive, but Disney can’t invite everyone. Our family has been lucky enough to be invited three years [...]

11 01, 2017

Ladies weekend in Rochester New York has to include a spa visit

By | 2023-11-03T14:17:37-04:00 January 11, 2017|Travel|Comments Off on Ladies weekend in Rochester New York has to include a spa visit

Rochester is filled with history, but it's also filled with fun stuff to do with your gal pals! A ladies weekend in Rochester New York has to include a spa visit, and of course, stops at the famous Wegmans that started it all! Plus, the Rochester Public Market, when the weather is nice. Truthfully, I'd [...]

28 12, 2016

All around Rochester exploring the world of play, art and George Eastman

By | 2017-10-30T19:25:58-04:00 December 28, 2016|Featured, Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on All around Rochester exploring the world of play, art and George Eastman

All around Rochester exploring the world of play, art and George Eastman, is one of my favorite experiences since starting my travel writing. Don't get me wrong, San Diego, and New York City, are my favorite cities for obvious reasons. However, Rochester has become a place I never expected to fall so deeply in love with. [...]

26 12, 2016

Eating my way through beautiful Rochester in Western New York

By | 2018-08-08T09:53:50-04:00 December 26, 2016|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Eating my way through beautiful Rochester in Western New York

Eating my way through beautiful Rochester in Western New York didn't cover nearly enough food, so I plan on heading back in 2017! I got a tease of a taste, a little amuse bouche, if you will. Next trip up, I'm hitting the BBQ places, but this time definitely wet my whistle for a lot [...]

12 12, 2016

The Strathallan Hotel located in the heart of Rochester’s cultural & historic districts

By | 2018-03-10T16:43:04-05:00 December 12, 2016|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on The Strathallan Hotel located in the heart of Rochester’s cultural & historic districts

The Strathallan Rochester is located in the heart of Rochester's cultural and historic districts, and since it's a DoubleTree by Hilton property, you get a warm cookie when you check-in. Sweet! Especially after realizing everything at the hotel closes up rather early on a Thursday night, and I've just landed at Greater Rochester International Airport. JetBlue [...]

7 12, 2016

Walking in the footsteps of the legendary Susan B Anthony

By | 2024-01-24T21:35:48-05:00 December 7, 2016|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Walking in the footsteps of the legendary Susan B Anthony

Walking in the footsteps of the legendary Susan B. Anthony is one of the most powerful experiences any woman can have. The only thing that could have made my footsteps more powerful? Having my daughter with me, following the same path through history. One day, I'll bring her to take it all in. It's a [...]

5 12, 2016

Brilliant with a side of personality: Ward Stare

By | 2018-03-10T17:30:17-05:00 December 5, 2016|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Brilliant with a side of personality: Ward Stare

Brilliant with a side of personality doesn't even cover Ward Stare. His talent is extraordinary, and the fact that he's from my home state of New York, brings a sense of pride. I'd have never known of him, or his talents, if not for my daughter's desire to play Viola for her school's orchestra. Go [...]

21 11, 2016

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego: when you want to live like a rock star

By | 2017-08-14T13:21:57-04:00 November 21, 2016|Featured, Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Hard Rock Hotel San Diego: when you want to live like a rock star

Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. Yup, just like most cities, San Diego has a variety of neighborhoods, and sections. The Gaslamp Quarter happens to be one of my favorite places to hang out in, when I visit my beloved San Diego. It's got all the best restaurants, and we all know my love of all [...]

9 11, 2015

Fall is for camping at #KOAMystic

By | 2023-08-21T09:04:18-04:00 November 9, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Fall is for camping at #KOAMystic

Who would have ever thought I would actually look forward to camping? Certainly not me. The words Fall is for camping would never have fallen out of my face before having kids, but it's kind of the best time of the year to get your "camp on," I promise! We might make a family tradition of [...]

12 10, 2015

Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios offers perks to guests

By | 2017-09-03T12:56:02-04:00 October 12, 2015|Travel|2 Comments

Orlando doesn't just have one "family vacation destination." Don't get me wrong, we all know what Orlando, Florida, is known for. If you don't, you might need to fill up on some of my family travel articles. Right now, though, I'm sharing another  family destination in Orlando. I'm sure everyone out there is familiar with Universal [...]

5 10, 2015

Disney California Adventure helped 3 moms recharge after the kids went back to school

By | 2017-08-14T13:25:53-04:00 October 5, 2015|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Disney California Adventure helped 3 moms recharge after the kids went back to school

Moms recharge together in Anaheim, California! Who goes to Anaheim without hitting BOTH Disneyland and Disney California Adventure? Not a trio of moms who kept #MomsDisneyDay going strong after the kids went back to school, that's for sure. After we'd had our Disneyland fun, it was obviously time to head over to Disney California Adventure, [...]

28 09, 2015

Back to school for the kids, moms recharges with a day at Disneyland

By | 2018-04-14T15:13:27-04:00 September 28, 2015|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Back to school for the kids, moms recharges with a day at Disneyland

We all need a little time away from the kids, especially after a long, hot summer! #MomsDisneyDay is the perfect solution after kids go back to school!

21 09, 2015

Moms recharge at the Anaheim Marriott after kids go back to school

By | 2018-04-14T14:35:56-04:00 September 21, 2015|Reviews, Travel|7 Comments

It's time for moms to recharge after the kids go back to school! How did three moms recharge recently? Sleepover at #AnaheimMarriott #travelbrilliantly

24 08, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Garden Grocer

By | 2018-04-20T11:50:32-04:00 August 24, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Garden Grocer

When we did Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in 2015, we saved a ton of money and time by ordering drinks, snacks, and breakfast foods from Garden Grocer.

17 08, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: FastPass and Park Hopper Pass

By | 2018-04-17T16:38:00-04:00 August 17, 2015|Reviews, Travel|Comments Off on Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: FastPass and Park Hopper Pass

You're heading to Walt Disney World, and you're wondering what this FastPass and Park Hopper Pass stuff is all about. Let me help!

10 08, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Disney Memory Maker

By | 2018-04-15T18:49:39-04:00 August 10, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Disney Memory Maker

I'm always behind the camera, & if I'm not, the photos of me are blurry. Disney makes it easier for me to be IN family photos with Disney Memory Maker. #disneymemorymaker