THE MAIDSTONE HOTEL

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It was a long week. A loooong week with the kids and our visit to The Maidstone couldn’t have come at a better time. 24 hours of cozying up with my love. We ate delicious meals uninterrupted, enjoyed a few cocktails, played many, many rounds of heads up, and slept. We SLEPT!

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On Friday morning Ivan and I boarded the LIRR and headed to East Hampton. The Maidstone invited us to spend the night and we promptly packed a bag and jumped at the opportunity. It’s a rare treat to spend time together alone as a couple so it always feels extra special when it happens. We were greated upon arrival by Carol, the manager of The Maidstone, who is an absolute gem and so incredibly gracious. She handed us two glasses of wine and immediately won me over ;).

The Maidstone was recently renovated in 2017 and has 19 rooms and cottages available to book. The home is stunning – decorated with gorgeous artwork and photography, an insanely beautiful color palette (my favorite room was then pink sun room!), and gorgeous furnishings. What I loved most was that despite how beautiful everything was to the eye, it was also comfortable and inviting. The staff was warm and attentive and made us feel right at home. We had originally planned to go out at night but opted for staying in. We ate dinner in front of the fireplace and Ivan won’t stop talking about the pork chop he ordered (it really was that good). We retreated up to our room around 10pm and had the coziest night snuggling in bed watching movies. So to sum up our weekend, it was perfect.

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I wanted to add that although we went sans kids, The Maidstone is family friendly and we saw little ones eating and enjoying toys that are provided by The Maidstone. Also lots of cute furry family members as well! A huge thank you to the entire staff of The Maidstone and Carol’s wonderful hospitality. We can’t wait to return with the kids!

So now for the best part! The Maidstone is offering 50% off  your stay with the code Valentinesday2019 through the weekend of February 15th! You can click here to book. xo

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OUR TRIP TO CLEVELAND

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A few of my favorite shots from our weekend in Cleveland with my best girl Lauren and her kiddos. We flew in on a Wednesday so I left Lucas home with daddy and made it a girls trip with Sol. The purpose of the trip was to attend Lauren’s very first art show in collaboration with her son Keegan. The show was pure magic and I am so happy we were able to attend. I’m so insanely proud of my best friend.

We spent the rest of the time together exploring Cleveland, thrifting, and just hanging out. And drinking wine. Lots of wine ;). I can’t wait for our next trip together – we are waiting for you in NYC!

JUST THE TWO OF US | CASAMAGNA MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT

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Two weeks ago Lucas and I headed back to Mexico for a special mama and son getaway. It was just what we needed – it’s been so long since I’ve had this much one on one time with my boy. With the hustle of every day, taking care of kids and tending to everyones needs, you can forget how important it is to nurture the individual relationships you have with your children. I was craving alone time with Lucas and when the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort invited us to experience their ‘Just the Two of Us‘ package I was thrilled! The weeks leading up to the trip Lucas couldn’t stop talking about the pools (I had shown him photos of the resort) and how excited he was to be on the beach. 

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THE BEACH TULUM

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Tulum. A dream come true. Ivan and I planned this solo trip in March and we had been counting down the weeks until July – I still can’t believe it came and went. It was just what we needed as individuals and as a couple. We had no real agenda. All we wanted was to be together and enjoy each other’s company. The beach, margarita’s, and sleep (OH THE SLEEP) were amazing bonuses. We stayed in The Beach Tulum and it was perfection.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PART II – SEA HORSE RANCH

IMG_0360Part of the excitement of our family vacation was the anticipation of the beach portion of the trip and getting to spend a few nights at Sea Horse Ranch through Kid & Coe, located in Cabarete with easy access to Sosua beach (Ivan’s favorite).

As some of you may know, I’m the community manager for Kid & Coe – an amazing site and service catering to family travel with some of the most beautiful properties around the world. To say I was stoked to finally get to experience booking and staying in a Kid & Coe property first hand would be an understatement!

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PART I – SANTIAGO!

IMG_9636 We just arrived back home to NYC from our family holiday to The Dominican Republic and this pregnant mama is achy, exhausted, and deliriously happy. My heart is content and I have a tan to boot. I mean, what could be better than that?

Ivan’s father retired to the DR about two years ago after working for over 40 years in New York. This trip was a special one because he was turning 70 and we wanted to share in the festivities. Not only that but Ivan’s birthday falls on the exact same day with his brother’s happening only days before. It was a Vargas birthday extravaganza if you will.

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DECEMBER IN FLORIDA

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We’re in Florida! Again! Can you tell we really love it here? We arrived Tuesday morning and were greeted by a house decked out in Christmas decor. My aunties know how to do the holidays right! Lucas is loving every bow, wreath, and blinking light. It has been such a pleasure relaxing on the back deck with just a light sweater and taking in all the sunshine. Sorry NYC. We all needed a break from the cold. Oh. Those wreath photos above? I woke up with this idea that I just knew would be perfect. Lucas poking his head out of a giant wreath? Adorable! Wrong. Total fail (especially the part where he flung the wreath across the grass..) but either way the photos still make me smile. We still have another week in the sunshine. Another week of thrifting, relaxing, more relaxing, and family time. The best. Happy Holidays from Clearwater! 

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I’m a lucky girl. Florida means family for me. And this lady is my long distance sister. And those adorable boys of hers? They are my world. We talk on the phone. We face time. A LOT (oh hey husbands, sorry about that ;). But there’s nothing like seeing those beautiful faces in the flesh. We got to spend one glorious day together sharing lots of laughs and piña coladas. It was also the first time our significant others got to meet and it just solidified everything in a way. Does that make sense? I hope so. Either way, I’m missing my babes but I treasure the memories we got to create and I can’t wait to see  my clan again in just 4 short months. Hip hip to magical friendships. 

SUNSHINE FOR THE SOUL

^^Thanks Mom. For the photo and the thumb print ;)^^
I’m torn. I am missing this beach and that pool something fierce. However it has been such a pleasure sleeping with the windows open the last few nights and feeling the cool breeze fill the room. I not so secretly adore NYC Fall! Autumn lovings aside, we had the best 10 days filled with hot Florida sun and lots and lots of time spent by the water. There is something about the beach that fills my soul with an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Clearwater, we will back before you know it. 
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