The Search for Silent Space at a Hotel

How many times have you cursed the people in the hotel room next to yours for making too much noise while you were trying to catch some zzz’s? Is it too much to ask for a quiet hotel room these days? According to travel experts, hotel stays ruined by raucous neighbors was one of the top complaints travelers had in 2007. So what does it take to be guaranteed a little quiet time? Apparently, a bit of legwork on your part. Travel experts say if you are that serious about finding silent space you should select a hotel in a … Continue reading

The Joy of a Quiet House

Most of you know by now that I truly love being a mom and I cannot imagine my life without the noise and chaos that comes with having a family. Still, I think every single parent will be able to commiserate when I say that there is wonderful gift of joy that comes with the occasional quiet and peaceful house too… I don’t often have the house all to myself and even when I THINK I do, there is usually someone waltzing in unexpectedly to put a bit of a damper on my solitude. Of course, I’ve gotten used to … Continue reading