40 Before 40: Visit One New Country

Barbados~ an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport.

Barbados is as charming as it is tropical. It was the perfect new country to visit, especially in the middle of January where winter blues it hard in our house. We were greeted by a sophisticated driver sporting a Rolls Royce {childhood memories rushing back} and then whisked away to our resort. Perfection at every turn. Romance all around us. The beach. The flavorful food. The music & entertainment. The company. 

A truly unforgettable week with my husband, visiting a new country & making memories to last a lifetime.

 

40 Before 40: Have a YES Day with My Kids

So much of my parenting time is spent saying NO! It often feels like that is all I say most days & nights. So it was only fitting that I work on having a full day of YES! We split it up into girls morning & boys afternoon. This way it wasn't overwhelming or as costly {wink wink}. I had the kids write down some ideas prior to the day so that they had time to think about it.

Adelaide chose "Target toys", talking about getting a new dog, & Chipotle for lunch. Salem chose "Target toys", Defy, & ice cream for dessert. Brighton chose "Target toys", getting a UK jersey, & Great American Cookie Co for dessert before dinner. Aspen chose "Target toys", Dominoes pizza with Cherry Coke, a Dunkin Donut dessert & games at the Main Event. 

It was truly a treasure to be able to say YES and be the fun mom/parent for a day!