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I can go on and on about Mont Tremblant, as I have been going with my family most of my life and still love the area. It is a great family venue, but if you’re making it a trip for just the two of you, we have some great secrets, too. In carrying on the tradition, David and I have taken our children to Mont…
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With May being National Skin Cancer Awareness month, we felt it only appropriate to share with you our favorite ocean-friendly mineral sunscreens. Anything I use for sunscreen these days must be cruelty free, non-chemical, and reef safe, while of course, effective. I’ve researched both chemical and mineral ingredients and made the decision to go strictly mineral. Here’s a bit of what I learned… In particular,…
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You’re very lucky if you’re headed for Williamsburg, Virginia. The town and area is jam-packed with early American history, outdoor fun, and amusement park fun! It’s such a great location to spend time with the family. We have some ideas for things to do from Colonial Williamsburg, to Historic Jamestown, to Busch Gardens, to Haunted Dinner Theater. You can spend days in Virginia being entertained…
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Most people visiting Williamsburg, Virginia are undoubtedly going to see all the sites that reflect the area’s history. That’s what the area is known for. But, they’d be remiss not to sample some of the amazing restaurants. They feature local cuisine utilizing the areas fresh produce and seafood. At some of the nicer restaurants, we would suggest making reservations. PLACES TO EAT IN WILLIAMSBURG Café Provencal…
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I am really trying to change how I live and the products I use these days. My fear of the deadly effects of climate change and how we are destroying this planet are the main drivers. One of my biggest causes is our use of plastics and how they are devastating our oceans. When I see pictures of mountains of plastic floating up on beaches…
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While I may spend a fair amount of time in NYC, most of it is centered around Broadway plays, shopping on 5th Avenue, seeing a special exhibit at a museum, or attending lectures at the 92 Street Y. I rarely spend more than a day in the city. But that is starting to change after my recent 2 days in Tribeca. We have lived in…
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If you’re a seasoned traveler, you may be feeling like it’s the “same old same old” when it comes to your vacations. After all, there really are only so many cathedrals and European capital cities you can see before you wonder what else is out there. If this describes you, you’re not alone and it may be time to think of cool ways to learn…
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Washington, DC happens to be one of my favorite cities in the world. I love that there is something new to explore in town every time I visit, like cherry blossoms. With many people probably visiting to see the trees in full bloom, I though I’d share an idea I had on a recent trip. Since I spent most of my time exploring art galleries,…
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Compiling a list of Fabulous Finds is not always an easy thing for me to do. I don’t want to write about just any old products. The list needs to be about items that I really love and yes, use. It’s that much better when I know the products are made with stewardship for this planet in mind and forethought to my health. Here are…
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When you travel a lot, you tend to read a lot. You also develop certain favorites that you could easily read again. While I consume all types of books and love to educate myself about current events and history, it’s a must that they not all be serious. I sometimes, well often, just want the silly and a good laugh! So, here are a few…
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The TriWives would love to share with you a story of how one of our families became hooked not only on triathlons, but on finding a way to give back and actually have fun in the process. We believe that volunteering at races, whether as a family or as a solo supporter, is a great way to meet people, get involved, and show your appreciation to the…
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Washington, DC is a city with endless things to do and sites to see. You have to visit multiple times to even come close to doing it all and to do it well. If you’re a first time visitor, of course you’ll want to hit all of the monuments and Smithsonian, walking around just to take it all in. We’ve been multiple times and still…
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