My Destination Christmas Was A Complete Disaster

Never again! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Nov. 29, 2023 [My Destination Christmas Was A Complete Disaster]( Every year as a kid growing up in Georgia, I was desperate for snow at Christmas. When you live somewhere without stereotypical winter weather, it can seem like the most magical setting for the holiday imaginable. That’s what Courtenay Rudzinski was thinking when she and her family booked a destination Christmas: “Durango was a two-day drive from Houston, and I’d spent weeks planning our itinerary: ski lessons, snowmobiling, a scenic Polar Express train ride through the mountains, and day trips to Mesa Verde National Park and the Grand Canyon. We even brought our dogs and a small Christmas tree. What could go wrong?” Turns out? Everything. And today she’s sharing her very funny — and also harrowing! — story. Definitely read it before you make any hotel reservations. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest GOOD TO KNOW [If These 3 Things Happen To Your Child, Call Their Doctor ASAP]( Don’t take the “wait and see” approach with these red flags, says a pediatrician on TikTok. [Read More.]( I SHOULD KNOW THIS [My Saggy Neck Drives Me Bonkers. What Can I Do?]( Zips and zaps can only take you so far. [Read More.]( PUTTING KIDS FIRST [An American Mom Shares 5 Ways Japan Shows Up For Moms & Kids]( Imagine a country that actually adapts for kids! [Read More.]( Scary Mommy Book Club A SPICY STACK [8 Queer Thrillers That’ll Get Your Heart Racing In More Ways Than One]( “Queer love stories may be having a moment right now, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that the thriller genre is crawling with queer characters and relationships, too,” writes Emily Weaver. “From open marriages and secret relationships to violent acts of passion and missing girlfriends, we’ve found it all. While genres like contemporary fiction and romance can read too personal or relatable, books rooted in mystery and horror transport our imaginations to insurmountable places — just be sure to sleep with a nightlight on if you get easily spooked.” And she’s got some great suggestions for you. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Shopping Amazon ['Tripping Arcadia' by Kit Mayquist]( $17 $14.79 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon ['The Writing Retreat' by Julia Bartz]( $27 $14.16 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon ['The Spare Room' by Andrea Bartz]( $28.99 $16.27 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon ['Killers of a Certain Age' by Deanna Raybourn]( $27 $14.45 [Shop Now ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Kids’ Books That Don’t Ignore The Dark Side Of Life]( ⮕ [How To Keep Your Newborn Safe From Illness Over The Holidays]( ⮕ [What Chefs Serve For The Holidays]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.