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  • Waterhole on hike at Buttermilk Falls

    17 Awesome Things to do in Ithaca, NY

    Posted by runawaywidow on November 13, 2018February 4, 2019

    Upstate Ithaca, New York full of scenic gorges, hikes, kayaking on Lake Cayuga and visiting Cornell or Ithaca college.

    adventure, family, getaway, New York, travel
    60 60 comments on “17 Awesome Things to do in Ithaca, NY”
  • Air canada to Tokyo alleviate anxiety

    Travel tips: lessons learned solo and as a mom

    Posted by runawaywidow on July 29, 2018August 19, 2018

    Travel tips from widow in traveling solo and traveling as a mom alone with baby and toddler. Tips on upgrading seats on plane to keeping kids happy on long flights.

    family, travel, Widow
    5 5 comments on “Travel tips: lessons learned solo and as a mom”

  • Is Vegas the City for…Kids?

    Posted by runawaywidow on July 17, 2018June 18, 2019

    The pool area erupted with squeals and cries and kids running past my lounge chair. I’m a nice lady and like kids and all but what is going on? This is Las Vegas, not Disneyworld, …

    adventure, family, summer vacation, travel, Widow
    22 22 comments on “Is Vegas the City for…Kids?”

  • 10 ways to have an adventure while visiting family in Florida.

    Posted by runawaywidow on February 24, 2018August 12, 2018

    During a sales presentation for time shares near Disney World, we were scoffed at for saying that staying with family was how we intended to enjoy our vacation. “Surely you want more than a visit …

    family, Florida, getaway, grief, loss, travel, Widow
    8 8 comments on “10 ways to have an adventure while visiting family in Florida.”

  • WIDOW TO WIDOW – Advice on dating and moving forward from my mom

    Posted by runawaywidow on January 12, 2018March 21, 2019

    WIDOW to widow advice on moving forward with dating, our children and how to heal after the death of a spouse.

    challenges, dating, family, grief, loss, Widow, writing
    9 9 comments on “WIDOW TO WIDOW – Advice on dating and moving forward from my mom”

  • HOLIDAY EXHAUSTION

    Posted by runawaywidow on December 21, 2017December 28, 2017

    The lights on the houses are pretty and I do like the holiday decorations in my home but, I can not handle the overwhelming sense of tiredness I am feeling today. I have been moving forward …

    Blogging, family, grief, Holidays, Widow
    14 14 comments on “HOLIDAY EXHAUSTION”

  • Summer Travels, Adventures and Challenges – moving forward

    Posted by runawaywidow on July 26, 2017September 2, 2018

    After a few rainy days it is so nice to wake up to the sun shining on summer again.  The air is fresh and delightful this morning and my life is getting back to normal …

    challenges, family, getaway, grief, loss, travel, Widow
    9 9 comments on “Summer Travels, Adventures and Challenges – moving forward”

  • Running away for the weekend in Ithaca

    Posted by runawaywidow on September 17, 2016March 24, 2018

    Running away from grief using therapy and travel to move forward after the loss of a spouse.

    challenges, Change, family, getaway, Gratitude, grief, loss of a spouse, New York, travel, Widow
    4 4 comments on “Running away for the weekend in Ithaca”