Hello,My Name is Housewife: CREATE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

HOW CREATE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Traveling is always fun. Being away from favorite things, however can be tough. That's why they say that there is no place like home. There are ways to make your stay at the hotel or rental property more comforting. Little things can make a big difference. There are people who bring their own pillow anywhere they go. Our friend Bonnie always makes fun of my husband because he is the only person she knows who travels with his own truffle oil. That makes sense, though. If you like your food a certain way some adjustments are not hard to make. He also travels with sea and kosher salt, and the spices he likes, like smoked chipotles. It doesn't take much space if you put them in the zip-lock, just enough for a trip. We are big fans of our morning cappuccino. When we go on a road trip we bring our espresso machine and cups (how about that, Bonnie?!).
To make a place where you are staying feel more like home buy or find some fresh flowers.

My son and my husband found this gorgeous lilac bouquet that made our rental home more beautiful!

BRING YOUR SCENT WITH YOU

I like to spray lavender or eucalyptus essence on the pillows at home, so it's nice to bring it on the trip for a better sleep.

BIG WORD TO USE WITH YOUR KIDS FOR A
   BETTER VOCABULARY

   FASCINATING

Don't ruin an outdoor excursion with your child by applying regular sunblock on his or her face! Kids get super cranky if it gets in there eyes - and it will!

   Make sure you use tear-free sunblock.

   A WOMAN WHO INSPIRES ME

   Bonnie, our dearest friend from New York
Upper east side gal, who gave up diamonds and now builds schools in Ecuador when she's not too busy running her successful business in NYC! BRAVA!!

BONNIE: the best advice I got in life was from my father, who said: "no matter what, make sure you can stand on your own two feet and are financially independent."
My dearest friend told me: "no matter how bad you screw up in life, always look forward and move on."

   THANKS BONNIE!!

   DELICIOUS MEALS TO MAKE IN
   SOME ONE'S KITCHEN
Contributed by my hubby Serge - the best chef in the world! (who said that the way to woman's heart is only through her children?)
Even when you're on vacation and renting it's nice to stay in and cook something yummy. Sometimes it can be a challenge, since rental properties usually have a minimum of utensils.
The key is to buy best fresh ingredients, and keep it simple. Do not experiment with souffles or some other sophisticated dishes.