Volunteering with kids in Charleston: Oysters away!
It’s nine in the morning in February, and it’s freezing in Charleston, South Carolina. My kids are shivering, and my 10-year old is giving me the evil eye that says, “Why did you sign us up for this?” We’re standing with a clump of other families, all of us waiting to find out what we [...]
Charleston, South Carolina
It was supposed to be a late-winter getaway to cure our itchy travel bug. Who knew it was going to be so crammed with fun and activity? Turns out, Charleston isn’t just a destination for romantics and adults sans kids. We only had three days and we were going non-stop — could have easily filled [...]
Visiting Charleston, South Carolina
For two weeks, I was compulsively checking the weather. Initially, when I planned this trip, I thought we’d be fine. After all, in normal years the very end of February/beginning of March in Charleston, South Carolina is mild. It would be the perfect way to kiss winter goodbye and kick off our 2010 travel season. [...]
Photo Friday
It’s coming! You may have noticed our new color scheme here at PDS. (I know — thank goodness! That other was awful!) But starting next week, we’ll be re-finangling the site to head in a slightly different direction (I know — thank goodness! All this mindless meandering was awful!). And to get the party started, [...]
5 Fun Ways to Get Kids Ready for a Trip
So you’re sick of the snow and you’re planning a trip someplace warm. Sunny. Relaxing. Where they wouldn’t know what to do with a snow shovel. Or, you’re tired of the heat and you’re planning a trip someplace cold. Sunny. Ski-able. We humans are always going places, aren’t we? Whatever the case, you’re planning a [...]
Oy! Volunteering
I’m so excited, I could just bust. Or maybe that’s just because I ate too much for breakfast and my pants are tight. But I don’t think so. I think it’s because we just scheduled our First Camping Trip of 2010. Squeeeeee! Destination: Charleston, SC. We’re going to be doing some volunteer work. Bagging oysters. [...]
Life in the 18th century
Yesterday, the guys got to do some livin’ in the 18th century. What fun! (I can say that because when we were done, we hopped into our vehicle, picked up a pizza, and watched Monday night football on cable, all modern day perks. The 18th century is fun in hindsight.) The day started with a [...]
Polkadotsuitcase goes to NY
I mentioned to our deli gal that we were headed to NY, and she said, “Oh, Times Square! The Statue of Liberty! Good Morning America!” and I didn’t have the heart to tell her we weren’t going to NY City — we were going upstate. To a campground. That no one had probably heard of. [...]
Travel safety
On occasion, the guys and I travel without Big Fish. While we definitely miss his company and would prefer to move as an intact family unit, sometimes schedules conflict and it just doesn’t work out. On those trips, I miss Big Fish’s company most at night. Um. I mean, I miss Big Fish’s company most [...]
TMI
I’d say I’m middle-road when it comes to technology. Sure, I love me some wifi, and I’d probably save my laptop’s life in a fire. And I adore my digital camera and camcorder. But take my phone (actually, don’t take it…but feel free to upgrade me). I’m on a data plan, but my phone is [...]
