my city life

with Nadine Bubeck

There’s a saying about Montana: it’s where the mountains call you home. And there’s no truer statement.Welcome to Whitefish, Montana: a stunning gem that will take your breath away.Whitefish is a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. It’s a gateway to the jagged peaks, lakes and glacier-carved valleys of Glacier National Park. Downtown, shops and eateries line Central Avenue. It’s a hot spot for winter sports, but the majestic destination is simply stunning during summer.Stay...

Sunriver Resort is a unique Oregon getaway set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The 3,000+ acre property offers everything you need to enjoy a quality family getaway- an escape that will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and in love with nature’s beauty.AccommodationsWe stayed in a Lodge Villa Suite with an upstairs loft bedroom, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, living area, fireplace, and patio. Our patio was picturesque, set among a grassy field and one of the property’s four golf...

I’m all for the movement giving “hot girl summer” a nudge and trading it for a “hot mom summer.” And so, I’ve come up with a list of things moms really need this season, and some stuff that’ll make her feel extra hot.So Cute CharmsDon’t know how those beaded charm bracelets we once made as kids are making a comeback, but they have, and they’re oh-so-cute. I’m swooning over the spell-it-out gold initial bracelets from Jaime Nicole; adorable every-day bling featuring gold-filled beads...

Kid-tested, kid-reviewed and kid-approved… meet Nicholas Bubeck, my 7-year-old, who helped me put together this fun list of stuff that will keep your kids entertained this summer. (Because we could use all the help we can get; right, mamas??!)A Kid-Sized Creator CamInstill in your children movie-making skills with the V-Tech KidiZoom Creator Cam digital camera. Ages 5–10 will love creating HD videos via their camera that sits atop a selfie stick-turned-tripod. Use the included green screen...