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5 Ways to Make the Most of your Vacation

Making the most of your vacation is essential. You’ve put in your vacation time, packed, and you are ready to go. But, what if you get there and it doesn’t live up to your expectations? That is a huge bummer! Don’t let that happen and instead, follow these ways to make the most out of your vacation –

5 Ways to Make the Most of your Vacation - Making the most of your vacation is essential. Follow these tips to make the most of your vacation.

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Hidden Gems in Virginia that you should not Miss

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Founder’s District. All opinions are 100% mine.

Looking for fun things to do in Virginia? Check out these hidden gems that you should definitely not miss.

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Easy Hacks for finding the Cheapest Flight Deals

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Whether you are a frequent traveler or just love to go on an occasional trip with your family, check out these hacks to save some serious money on your air travel –

How to Always get the Best & Cheapest Flight Deals - Whether you are a frequent traveler or just love to go on an occasional trip with your family, check out these hacks to save some serious money on your air travel.

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Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa: An Escape to Nature’s Haven

This beautiful retreat located in the Hudson Valley will transport you in the midst of nature giving you a relaxing experience as well as a much-needed break that you truly deserve.

buttermilk falls inn & spa - This beautiful retreat located in the Hudson Valley will transport you in the midst of nature and give you a relaxing experience and a much-needed break that you truly deserve.

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”

Sometimes all you need is a weekend getaway to relax and rejuvenate yourselves. As Spring made its way, we really wanted to get out of the house and take a leisurely trip. With a young baby, we were looking forward to having a relaxing trip not too far away from home. Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa located in Milton, NY gave us exactly what we were looking for. With its beautiful guest houses and cottages surrounded by the most amazing views, a farm to table restaurant as well as a state of the art spa, they truly have it all.

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Fun Day Trips from the New Jersey Tri-State Area

Check out some of these fun day trip ideas that you can take with your family in the NJ Tri-state area this Spring & Summer.

Things to do in New Jersey this Spring & Summer - Check out some of these fun day trip ideas that you can take with your family in the NJ Tri-state area this Spring & summer.

Although Spring officially began over a month back, it’s only now that the weather has really started getting warmer here on the east coast. And with all the lovely colors finally blooming all around, we can safely say that the warmer weather is here to stay. Continue Reading

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Road Trip Essentials to make Traveling Easier

Now that Spring is finally here, I’m sure many of you must already be planning to go on your next travel adventure. Here are a few road trip essentials that will make your traveling much easier.

Road Trip Essentials - Now that Spring is finally here, I'm sure many of you must already be planning to go on your next travel adventure. Here are a few road trips essentials that will make your traveling much easier. #ad #KleenexWetWipes

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Mayflower Park Hotel, Seattle

Planning a trip to Seattle and wondering where to stay? Built in 1927, the Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle continues to charm its customers for over 90 years and promises to give you a luxurious and memorable stay.

Read on to find out all about it as well as all the wonderful things to explore while you’re in Seattle – the Emerald City.

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The Hotel Ithaca, Ithaca New York

Heading to Ithaca to explore all the beautiful waterfalls & enjoy the scenic beauty and wondering where to stay? The Hotel Ithaca located in downtown Ithaca, New York will make sure you have a perfectly relaxing getaway by offering you a luxurious stay.

The Hotel Ithaca, New York - Heading to Ithaca to explore all the beautiful waterfalls & enjoy the scenic beauty and wondering where to stay? The Hotel Ithaca located in downtown Ithaca, New York will make sure you have a perfectly relaxing getaway by offering you a luxurious stay.

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10 Things You Must Know Before Visiting New York City

Planning to travel to New York? Here are 10 Insider tips that not everyone might tell you before visiting the Big Apple.

Awesome Tips for Traveling to New York City on a Budget - Free things to do in NYC Continue Reading

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce + Win a trip to NYC Wine & Food Festival

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These easy and delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps have the goodness of fresh salad and sautéed chicken served with a delicious homemade Peanut Dipping Sauce. A refreshing meal that will be ready under minutes.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce #ad - These easy and delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps have the goodness of fresh salad, sauteed chicken and the crunch from a delicious homemade Peanut Sauce. A refreshing meal that will be ready under minutes. Also get a chance to win tickets to the New York City Wine & Food Festival