Not A Normal Mommy blog
Vienna We arrived late in Vienna…nearly midnight. Boys were tired and cranky from the last 7 hours (our longest journey) on the train. The last few hours were dark and rainy. No views. We were left listening to the moan of the train gliding on the wet tracks and whatever entertainment our iPad(s) could provide. Our […]
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In the summer of 2015, La Familia Wharton (Rob, Kate, Aiden (10), Ethan (8), and Declan (6) set out on a crazy 49 Night Tour of Europe…starting in Venice. The family who favors the “no plan – plan” ….had a plan and it was EPIC….9 countries………via plane (1), trains (13), ferries (4), and one hire […]
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As I progress through my 40’s, I’m sometimes startled by photos of myself. I catch myself doing a double take…scrutinizing the lines around my eyes, my forehead and my face in general. During this scrutiny, I think about Botox. I actually began avoiding selfies and close up pics. I blamed them for this new hyper […]
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Spanish Wine Tour Last week we took an impromptu trip through Spanish Wine Country. Not only did we escape the kids for a few days, but we were also joined by our fave Canadian/Bahamian duo, Tim and Rebecca Tibbitts (T & B). Aside from being some of the best humans I know. This pair happens […]
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This will be an ongoing article as I continue to scour Spain for the best paella. Let me tell you…” it ain’t easy.” These dishes are not created equally and a good one is tough to find. Paella Considered by foreigners to be the “dish” of Spain, Paella actually originated in Valencia. Most Spaniards will […]
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The Rock of Gibraltar is a massive (426 Meter) limestone monolith. It is connected to south-western Spain by a narrow Peninsula to the north and overlooks Morocco to the south. The tiny British Overseas Territory is the only place in the world where you can view 3 countries (Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco) and two continents (Europe and […]
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10 Razones Por Las Que Los Viajes De Chicas Son Los Mejores… 1. Puedes Ser Tú Misma. Nadie te juzga. Si quieres ir arreglada, ir en pijama o desnuda…..a nadie le importa. 2. Puedes Relajarte. Puedes meditar, dormir, darte un masaje, o tumbarte al lado de la piscina. El mundo es tu oasis de relax. […]
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Fyre Festival – Exuma Done Wrong. A shit storm of epic proportions went down in Exuma, The Bahamas last weekend… Two amateur punks, (a rapper, and a marketer) attempted a music festival for entitled Millennials craving an “elitist” experience. The concept: epic music festival on a remote Bahamian Island…..gourmet cuisine, top-shelf liquor, yachts, posh tents, epic […]
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Last October during mid-term break, I decided to take the kids on a road trip to try surfing in Portugal. The Algarve is just a few hours away. Hubby was scheduled to be away during the first half of the break. So, in all my infinite wisdom, I thought we should go surfing. Our Island in […]
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10 Reasons Why Girls Trips Rule 1. You Can Be Your Authentic Self. No judgment on a Girls Trip – If you wanna dress up, dress down, or go skinny – nobody cares. 2. You Get to Relax. You can meditate, sleep, grab a massage, or lounge by the pool. The world is your relaxing […]
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