Posts by: Ashley Vaccarino

Travel Tip: Roll it up

By On November 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Packing, Travel Tips

My brother taught me this one long ago. When packing, roll your clothes.  It’s amazing what will fit in those tight corners in that suitcase…and in that handbag you’re packing…and in those funny side pockets in your luggage. Plus, it helps avoid those hard crease lines you get from folding and it’s much quicker to […]

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First Class Favorite: Shubi Shoe Bag

By On November 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In First Class Favorite

I love shoes…and when I have a really nice pair, I protect them like my first born. So, whether I’m schlepping across town in more comfortable flip flops and toting them in my…well, tote or packing them in my suitcase for my next adventure away from home, I always carry them in bag. This is, […]

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Our last apartment in New York City

Oh, New York…

By On November 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Destinations, New York

…how I miss thee. One of my favorite movies of all time is on right now, Date Night. It takes place in New York City and stars Steve Carell and Tina Fey so needless to say, it’s hysterical. The first time I saw it was on a girls weekend away and I wasn’t […]

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Travel Tip: Call the Concierge

By On November 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Before You Leave, Planning Your Trip, Travel Tips

Take the time to call the concierge a month or so before your trip and have them make all dinner and adventure reservations in advance. This way, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your vacation (and tip the concierge) once you arrive. Often times they’ll have great ideas of where to […]

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My little pumpkin at the Patch

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Italian Thanksgiving

By On November 3, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Destinations, New Jersey, Parenting

Though we had a great month, with more than 5 Halloween festivities behind us, I’m over October. I’m packing up the skeletons, spiders and spooky kitty-cats and deleting all those Halloween episodes of Word World and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (sorry, Rocco). I’m done with the orange & black. Bring on Thanksgiving! Though, I’ll have to […]

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Travel Tip: Scarves

By On October 27, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Fashion, Packing, Travel Tips

Find a scarf you love (wool, cotton, silk, whatever) and bring it on your trip! It is a hair necessity for vespa or convertible rides, windy days sight-seeing, or at the beach.  Plus, you can easily tie it onto your handbag en route which looks fab!  Here are a few I love…

 

 

 

 

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