Weekend Getaway - Update!

I already knew I had the best husband in the world. A husband who will spend an hour massaging my sore legs after I overdo it at Power Hour. A husband who knows exactly how to calm my nerves when I'm stressed out or upset. A husband who lets me be myself and loves me for who I am. A husband who loves to surprise me.


His "best husband ever" status was confirmed on Wednesday when he told me we could go away this weekend :) In my last post, I was lamenting the fact that B said we couldn't go away for Memorial Day. Why the change of heart? Who knows, but I'm not one to complain! (Maybe he read my blog post?!!??) Once we decided on Charleston, SC and decided that Hudson would come with us, I had to try to find a hotel that had room for us AND our little dog. Since it was very late to be booking a hotel, especially for a holiday weekend, I immediately got to work calling up B&Bs, local inns and hotels. After at least 20 rejections, we finally were able to book a two-night stay at The Charleston Place Hotel (ranked among the Top hotels in North America by Conde Nast Traveler!!)


The location is perfect, downtown close to lots of shopping, restaurants and parks. B and I love to walk (and Hudson does too!) so we're looking forward to exploring Charleston by foot.


After we get back, I'll be able to give recommendations for dining, shopping and sightseeing. But here's what we're looking forward to:


a Sweet & Salty Brownie at Baked

a stroll along the battery

shopping at the Old City Market

afternoon tea at the Thoroughbred Club


...stay tuned for photos!

Weekend Getaway - Update!

I already knew I had the best husband in the world. A husband who will spend an hour massaging my sore legs after I overdo it at Power Hour. A husband who knows exactly how to calm my nerves when I'm stressed out or upset. A husband who lets me be myself and loves me for who I am. A husband who loves to surprise me.


His "best husband ever" status was confirmed on Wednesday when he told me we could go away this weekend :) In my last post, I was lamenting the fact that B said we couldn't go away for Memorial Day. Why the change of heart? Who knows, but I'm not one to complain! (Maybe he read my blog post?!!??) Once we decided on Charleston, SC and decided that Hudson would come with us, I had to try to find a hotel that had room for us AND our little dog. Since it was very late to be booking a hotel, especially for a holiday weekend, I immediately got to work calling up B&Bs, local inns and hotels. After at least 20 rejections, we finally were able to book a two-night stay at The Charleston Place Hotel (ranked among the Top hotels in North America by Conde Nast Traveler!!)


The location is perfect, downtown close to lots of shopping, restaurants and parks. B and I love to walk (and Hudson does too!) so we're looking forward to exploring Charleston by foot.


After we get back, I'll be able to give recommendations for dining, shopping and sightseeing. But here's what we're looking forward to:


a Sweet & Salty Brownie at Baked

a stroll along the battery

shopping at the Old City Market

afternoon tea at the Thoroughbred Club


...stay tuned for photos!

Hydration = Happiness

With the dog days of summer upon us, I think it important to use my blog as a soap-box to share with you this public service announcement: Drink More Water.

I don't know about you, but my body has been telling me that it needs more water, I'm thirsty more frequently and wake up with a headache if I haven't had plenty to drink the day before. I know I don't drink nearly enough every day but I'm on my way to getting the required daily intake with my water bottle: Thermos Intak BPA Free Hydration Bottle. I love it because it has a little dial on the top which keeps track of how many bottles of water you've had to drink each day and serves as a constant reminder to get plenty of fluids. It's BPA free and has a clear plastic cover to keep the pour spout sanitary, plus it was only $9.99 at Target! Yesterday I had three bottles of water...today I'm going to shoot for four.

P.S. Your body won't care if you sneak some crystal light lemonade into your water bottle :)

P.P.S. I should mention that it was my sister Colleen who first introduced me to this fabulous bottle! When we visited her in Hawai'i she let me borrow one of hers and I fell in LOVE with it!