Our journey to switch schools for our daughter was a long, and emotional path. Let me explain. It was 9pm, the end of a long trying day, full of hurtles both professional and personal. My 7 year old and I had just battled our way through 2 hours of homework, the second hour spent on a comparative study of two essays. I found this night was particularly grueling. My seven … [Read more...] about Why We Had To Switch Schools
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A Year in the Life of a Travel Expert | 2018 In Review
2018 was another great year full of travel, adventure, personal challenges and achievements. Most importantly to me, it was full of human connections. I am so proud of all the memories we made in 2018 and the work I did as a travel expert. It was a banner year for me, with significant progress on personal goals, and some surprise journeys I've been so grateful for. Some of the … [Read more...] about A Year in the Life of a Travel Expert | 2018 In Review
5 Reasons to Love Reunion Resort
Orlando. A Mecca for family friendly travel, full of treasured experiences for young and old. There is no doubt there are ample memories to be made when you visit Florida, but it can definitely get overwhelming determining where to start! As a travel and lifestyle expert, I've had my fair share of immersive experiences. For me though, there is something to be said of a … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Love Reunion Resort
Sleep Matters | My Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep with ZzzQuil
This blog is a paid partnership between Amy West Travel and ZzzQuil™, however all opinions expressed in this blog are completely my own. I recently heard someone discussing how in their 20s they would simply jump in bed and crash, followed by a blissful 8 to 10 hours of undisturbed sleep. In their 30s, things changed. They now have to make a sleepy-time tea, light a candle, … [Read more...] about Sleep Matters | My Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep with ZzzQuil
Why I Quit Birthday Parties and Maybe You Should Too
It was the party of the year. My daughter was turning six. We had just bought a house after a three year stint renting a condo, and we invited all her friends to come enjoy our new family friendly home and back yard. The party was amazing. We secured a giant princess bounce house, tied up a colorful piñata, bought a huge Little Mermaid sheet cake, catered pizza, and packaged up … [Read more...] about Why I Quit Birthday Parties and Maybe You Should Too
