The open road....

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It's time....This weekend, thousands upon thousands of American families will be hitting the open road in search for the perfect getaway. Cars will be packed to the gills with clothing, toys, and children. There will be coolers filled with sandwiches, potato chips, water, chocolate chip cookies and fruit. There will be song singing, I spy games and finding license plates from every state. There will be laughter and there will be tears....The Art of War has been passed down by generations and perfected. The seat armrest has become the imaginary line between the two countries and if crossed there will be death...(or a huge bruise in the arm). So, I have found a couple of items that just might make peace between the two countries and have parents avoiding to go to a massage therapist for the classic back arm swat.

The first of my finds are these fabulous travel games that come in their own metal tin (brilliant packaging) and are completely magnetic. The small pieces are made of foam so no worries about sharp metal pieces being flung into someone's eye.

They can be found at Target, Michaels or AC Moore or even right here

It was the best $8.00 that I have ever spent!

Now my all time favorite has to be these box sets from Scholastic...Genius!! They are great for any age! They have taken classic stories new and old such as How do Dinosaurs say Goodnight, Corduroy, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Millions of Cats and turned them into animated shorts. Weston Woods Studios has done this brilliantly for Scholastic and I seriously have to tip my hat to them!

They can be found on Amazon but I just purchased the above library at TJ Maxx for $12.99...

They had tons of them there!!

So travel safe this weekend everyone...

We may never have peace in the Middle East but hopefully with a few tricks up your sleeve you may have it in your car...

LSW

Just a dream...a dream of warm sand and azure seas...

As Ms. True is frolicking on the beach in the Dominican, I am watching snow fall gently to the ground creating a white blanket in my backyard. But I won't let that discourage me. Instead, I can let my imagination take me to warm sand beaches and turquoise waters...What started as a simple board about what I would take and where I would go, turned into a 5 day excursion with outfits planned, destination and hotel chosen, and bags packed. All I need now is a good book (any ideas?) and a magical plane ticket!! First stop St. Barts......

The Plane Trip!

Hat: Express, T-shirt: J.Crew, Sweater: Anthropologie, Shoes; Anthropologie, Wrap: J. Crew, Ag Stevie Skinny Jeans: Anthropologie, Bag: ebags, Cuff: Anthropologie ,Earrings: Anthropologie

Everytime I travel, I literally bring my entire closet with me. This time, I only want to bring a carry-on and pack thoughtfully and light!

The Purse

Bag: ebags, Ipod: Apple, Hairbrush: JFBL, John Freida Shampoo & Conditioner, Notebooks:, Sketchbook:, Travel Watercolor Kit:, Johnson's Lavendar Hand Lotion, JFBL Mineral Makeup, New York Magazine, Hawaiian Tropic Sun Screen, Arbonne Body Lotion, Dove Deodorant, Arbonne Face Mask, Sensodyne Toothpaste, Dentyne Ice Gum

Missing: A great book to read!!

The Hotel

I love to travel and experience new destinations but there is something wonderful about the familiarity of a place. My husband and I instantly fell in love with St. Barts while on our honeymoon 9 years ago while visiting some friends. Now as it may be treachourous to get to (a very quesy ferry ride or a death defying plane landing), it is such a special magical place and well worth the trip. It can be quite expensive but I have noticed that many inexpensive hotels have been popping up. I found this little gem on the internet and I am quite intrigued...Les ilets de la plage is located in St. Jean (my favorite town) and offers 11 cottages right on the beach!

"In the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of Les Ilets de la Plage you will realize your fondest dreams: privacy, convenience and charm on Plage de St. Jean, St. Barths' most beautiful beach.

Four one bedroom cottages, on the beach, with your feet in the sand . . .

Seven one to three bedroom cottages, facing the sea, located in a quiet and intimate tropical garden, including a fresh water swimming pool.

Each cottage includes a terrace with teak furnishings, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, air conditioning in the bedroom, a ceiling fan, a safety deposit box, a CD player, and a direct telephone line with a unique and private phone number."

Does this sound dreamy or what!!

Day 1

Hat: Express, Sandals:Urban Outfitters, Dress; Anthropologie, Bikini: J.Crew, Clutch: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: Lilly Pulitzer, Necklace: Urban Outfitters

I love these sandals from Urban Outfitters! At $38 I am buying and bringing 2 pairs!

Day 2

Hat: Express, Coverup: Anthropologie, Bikini: J.Crew, Sandals: Urban Outfitters, Bag: ebags, Sunglasses: Lilly Pulitzer

Day 3

Clutch: Urban Outfitters, Necklace: Urban Outfitters, Dress: OndadeMar, Hat: Express, Sandals: Urban Outfitters, Bangles; Anthropologie

Night 3

Bracelet: Anthropologie, Earrings: Anthropologie, Dress: Nordstrom, Sandals: Urban Outfitters, Clutch: Urban Outfitters

Day 4

Hat: Express, Bikini: Victoria's Secret, Dress, Calypso, Sandal: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses, Lilly Pulitzer, Bag: ebags

Bringing the Monster...

Bathing suits: J.Crew, J.Crew, Boden, Boden, T-Shirts: Boden, Boden, Boden, Polo: Old Navy, Shorts:Old Navy, Flops: J.Crew, Flops: Reefs, Shorts: Old Navy, Sweater:Old Navy, T-shirt: J.Crew, Jeans: Old Navy, Shoes:Lands End

St. Barts is actually a great place for children..So...if we had to bring the monster, I have his bag already packed!

LSW