I was reading an article online about books to help your toddler through emotional milestones. Most of the topics are pretty heavy, like the death of a loved one (or pet), or divorce, or staying in the hospital. But one was about nightmares.
It specifically mentioned children worrying about monsters hiding under the bed and my first thought was "monsters can't hide under my bed because my bed is on the floor".
Story time. :)
I used to have a bed that was on a normal frame, with a headboard and foot board. But this set was so old, that every time you rolled over, the entire bed would shake. I started to get nervous about it falling apart. And on more than one occasion, I fell out of it. I blame my husband for wanting to sleep on my side of the bed. And I guess I like my space....so he would move over to cuddle and I would move to get away and before you knew it, I was on the floor.
So to solve both the "shaky bed" problem and the "falling on the floor" problem, we decided to just put our box spring and mattress on the floor. The original plan was to get a modern low to the floor bed frame, but we just can't agree on anything. And we are lazy. So therefore, our bed is on the floor.
I have a "secret" third reason our bed is on the floor. No one (and nothing) can hide under there.
Yes, I am in my thirties and I still believe something might be under the bed to grab my feet when I step off the bed. Maybe I should go get one of those books on nightmares for the toddlers?
I already know that when my daughter gets scared of monsters under the end, I'm just going to put her mattress on the floor as well. See? Problem solved.
Except that one of my "helpful" friends mentioned a paper thin ghost type monster that could just lie in wait for me, squeezed under my mattress.
GREAT.
Now I'm not getting any sleep tonight!
Monday, June 04, 2012
Friday, June 01, 2012
Three Tree Inn - Geneva, NY
A few weekends ago we went to a wedding in Geneva, New York. This was a very long drive for us. It was made even longer by the stops we had to make along the way.
When we finally arrived at our destination, it was VERY nice to be in such a nice place with a wonderful place to rest while we were there. We stayed at a bed and breakfast (our first choice while traveling). We stayed at a b&b called The Three Tree Inn. Check out the link:
http://www.threetreeinnbb.com/
We had such a nice visit. This b&b is located right in a residential neighborhood, so besides a few barking dogs or children playing (and that one Harley at 3am? what?) it is a very quiet setting. The owners of the inn are extremely friendly and welcoming. They were that perfect combination of helpful and accommodating while leaving you alone to enjoy your visit.
Each room at the inn has it's own private bathroom (a MUST while staying at a bed and breakfast) and beautiful antique furniture. The bed was very comfortable, I did bring my own pillow though. I'm allergic to birds and I like to bring my pillow in case there are down feathers. (And if down feathers are your thing, they have those!)
I had told the owners about my food allergies ahead of time and when it came time to discuss breakfast, they again inquired about my allergies so they could accommodate me. And speaking of breakfast...this is really the best part of staying at a bed and breakfast. We actually had a few guests from the wedding try to convince us that the "cool kids" were staying at a hotel down the street.
I think the real cool kids got the best breakfast in Geneva, NY. :)
We would highly recommend the Three Tree Inn if you decided to visit Geneva. Why would you visit? Are you into wine? There were probably over 100 wineries (and a distillery) within a hour's drive. Check it out if you get the chance!
One last thing...I had forgotten my pillow at the Inn when we left. I hadn't realized until we were halfway home. When I called the Inn, they said not a problem, we will mail it to you. Within a week I had my pillow!
When we finally arrived at our destination, it was VERY nice to be in such a nice place with a wonderful place to rest while we were there. We stayed at a bed and breakfast (our first choice while traveling). We stayed at a b&b called The Three Tree Inn. Check out the link:
http://www.threetreeinnbb.com/
We had such a nice visit. This b&b is located right in a residential neighborhood, so besides a few barking dogs or children playing (and that one Harley at 3am? what?) it is a very quiet setting. The owners of the inn are extremely friendly and welcoming. They were that perfect combination of helpful and accommodating while leaving you alone to enjoy your visit.
Each room at the inn has it's own private bathroom (a MUST while staying at a bed and breakfast) and beautiful antique furniture. The bed was very comfortable, I did bring my own pillow though. I'm allergic to birds and I like to bring my pillow in case there are down feathers. (And if down feathers are your thing, they have those!)
I had told the owners about my food allergies ahead of time and when it came time to discuss breakfast, they again inquired about my allergies so they could accommodate me. And speaking of breakfast...this is really the best part of staying at a bed and breakfast. We actually had a few guests from the wedding try to convince us that the "cool kids" were staying at a hotel down the street.
I think the real cool kids got the best breakfast in Geneva, NY. :)
We would highly recommend the Three Tree Inn if you decided to visit Geneva. Why would you visit? Are you into wine? There were probably over 100 wineries (and a distillery) within a hour's drive. Check it out if you get the chance!
One last thing...I had forgotten my pillow at the Inn when we left. I hadn't realized until we were halfway home. When I called the Inn, they said not a problem, we will mail it to you. Within a week I had my pillow!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Motivation - Haven't posted about that lately...
What happened to my Motivational Mondays?
They got lost in the shuffle of this thing called "life." Life happens and gets in the way. I have been SO busy.
I have a lot going on...and I keep promising to tell you about it and I promise I will. Someday.
In the meantime, I have a new motivational tool for you! I discovered this one myself just last night. The best time of day for me to exercise is at night. It helps me lose weight and honestly, after my daughter goes to bed is the only time I have to exercise.
And do I feel like exercising at the end of a very long day with a long commute and everything else that is going on? No. I want to sit on my butt and watch TV. Instead of doing that, I have started using my iPad to watch tv shows online while walking on the treadmill. And last night, I found the tool to a long hard work out.
Ready for this?
It's musicals. Yes, singing and dancing movies.
Last night I watched High School Musical 2 on my iPad while I walked on the treadmill. That movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes long. I walked that entire time. And everytime the music got upbeat, I cranked up my speed and/or incline. It was a GREAT workout. I got in some tv viewing, pumped up music and I worked out for almost two hours without even noticing I did it.
So my advice is to throw on a movie, do an "easy" workout like a walk or a bike ride and just go for it. And if you are watching a musical, when you feel like dancing along....increase your intensity!
Which musical should I watch next? :)
They got lost in the shuffle of this thing called "life." Life happens and gets in the way. I have been SO busy.
I have a lot going on...and I keep promising to tell you about it and I promise I will. Someday.
In the meantime, I have a new motivational tool for you! I discovered this one myself just last night. The best time of day for me to exercise is at night. It helps me lose weight and honestly, after my daughter goes to bed is the only time I have to exercise.
And do I feel like exercising at the end of a very long day with a long commute and everything else that is going on? No. I want to sit on my butt and watch TV. Instead of doing that, I have started using my iPad to watch tv shows online while walking on the treadmill. And last night, I found the tool to a long hard work out.
Ready for this?
It's musicals. Yes, singing and dancing movies.
Last night I watched High School Musical 2 on my iPad while I walked on the treadmill. That movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes long. I walked that entire time. And everytime the music got upbeat, I cranked up my speed and/or incline. It was a GREAT workout. I got in some tv viewing, pumped up music and I worked out for almost two hours without even noticing I did it.
So my advice is to throw on a movie, do an "easy" workout like a walk or a bike ride and just go for it. And if you are watching a musical, when you feel like dancing along....increase your intensity!
Which musical should I watch next? :)
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Okay, One More Best Pizza Ever
There is one more best pizza ever.
It's in the middle of nowhere Vermont.
And if you ever make it there, you will wait probably about an hour to get your food.
And even if your pizza arrives luke-warm (ours did) it's still some of the best pizza I have ever had. It's a slow-food restaurant (which actually means all local, from scratch etc). If this was in Boston or NYC, it would be the place to go for the eternally hip and cool kids to "eat local". Since it's in Vermont, it's where all the hippies, tree-huggers, farmers, bikers, tourists, grandparents and everyone else goes to eat pizza.
Seriously awesome pizza.
And oh yeah, they have beer there too. But I don't care about the beer. Anthony does.
I could write so much more about this place, but instead, I'll just link you to the website.
And hopefully Anthony will review it on his blog. (and then I will link that here)
We wished so badly there was a place like this near us.
http://www.parkerpie.com/
I bought a t-shirt last time I was there. Did I mention every time I go there it's packed?
If I could only have one restaurant's pizza for the rest of my life, it would be Parker Pie. It's seriously that good. And here is Zoe, studying the menu to see what she would like:
It's in the middle of nowhere Vermont.
And if you ever make it there, you will wait probably about an hour to get your food.
And even if your pizza arrives luke-warm (ours did) it's still some of the best pizza I have ever had. It's a slow-food restaurant (which actually means all local, from scratch etc). If this was in Boston or NYC, it would be the place to go for the eternally hip and cool kids to "eat local". Since it's in Vermont, it's where all the hippies, tree-huggers, farmers, bikers, tourists, grandparents and everyone else goes to eat pizza.
Seriously awesome pizza.
And oh yeah, they have beer there too. But I don't care about the beer. Anthony does.
I could write so much more about this place, but instead, I'll just link you to the website.
And hopefully Anthony will review it on his blog. (and then I will link that here)
We wished so badly there was a place like this near us.
http://www.parkerpie.com/
I bought a t-shirt last time I was there. Did I mention every time I go there it's packed?
If I could only have one restaurant's pizza for the rest of my life, it would be Parker Pie. It's seriously that good. And here is Zoe, studying the menu to see what she would like:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Best. Pizza. Ever.
I love pizza. I'm not too picky either. But that was before I moved to an area that is severely lacking in great local pizza places. Anthony and I tried every place that won a "Best of" award. We hated them all.
A lot of generic greek pizza, and we are pretty sure they all use the same food distributor. And they all use only one cheese on their pizza. So now I'm picky about my pizza. Seriously, this used to be a staple dinner item in my home. Now I'm lucky to get pizza once a month.
My favorite chain pizza? Hands down, it's Papa Ginos. (they made my engagement pizza!) But I really love a good local place. In my previous residence, I had a few to choose from, so I have been spoiled.
But I found a place with great pizza. Well, "place" isn't exactly the proper term. I found people that make great pizza. And unfortunately for me, they are a catering company. If I want their pizza, I either need to crash a party or stalk them to find out if they will be set up at any local farmer's markets. I was so incredibly bummed out when I found out they didn't have a pizza shop!
Everything is good about this pizza. Thin, crispy crust with just enough of a chewy center. Red sauce that is delicious, not too sweet, not too salty. And they use a mixture of cheese, not just mozzarella. I can tell this from taking just one bite of their pizza. It is very good.
They are a family-run business that use a mobile wood-fire oven. They have many options for toppings or types of pizza. I usually go for my standby favorite, pepperoni. Yes, that is right...Anthony and I don't share this pizza, so I am not forced to get cheese. He gets what he wants, I get what I want. :)
Check out their website:
http://touched-by-fire.com/pages/
And you can follow them on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Touched-By-Fire/248554348510946
Want to help me stalk them?
Anyone want to throw a party and use them as the caterer?
There won't be a lot of opportunity to eat their pizza, I need to take advantage of every chance I get!
And I do have favorites in other states, I'm just choosing to brag about this one. Disagree with my choice of best? Please let me know your favorite so I can try it. :)
A lot of generic greek pizza, and we are pretty sure they all use the same food distributor. And they all use only one cheese on their pizza. So now I'm picky about my pizza. Seriously, this used to be a staple dinner item in my home. Now I'm lucky to get pizza once a month.
My favorite chain pizza? Hands down, it's Papa Ginos. (they made my engagement pizza!) But I really love a good local place. In my previous residence, I had a few to choose from, so I have been spoiled.
But I found a place with great pizza. Well, "place" isn't exactly the proper term. I found people that make great pizza. And unfortunately for me, they are a catering company. If I want their pizza, I either need to crash a party or stalk them to find out if they will be set up at any local farmer's markets. I was so incredibly bummed out when I found out they didn't have a pizza shop!
Everything is good about this pizza. Thin, crispy crust with just enough of a chewy center. Red sauce that is delicious, not too sweet, not too salty. And they use a mixture of cheese, not just mozzarella. I can tell this from taking just one bite of their pizza. It is very good.
They are a family-run business that use a mobile wood-fire oven. They have many options for toppings or types of pizza. I usually go for my standby favorite, pepperoni. Yes, that is right...Anthony and I don't share this pizza, so I am not forced to get cheese. He gets what he wants, I get what I want. :)
Check out their website:
http://touched-by-fire.com/pages/
And you can follow them on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Touched-By-Fire/248554348510946
Want to help me stalk them?
Anyone want to throw a party and use them as the caterer?
There won't be a lot of opportunity to eat their pizza, I need to take advantage of every chance I get!
And I do have favorites in other states, I'm just choosing to brag about this one. Disagree with my choice of best? Please let me know your favorite so I can try it. :)
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