Line up the babysitters and treat yourself!

Go on a kid-free getaway
How long has it been since you and your partner took a trip sans kids? You love spending time with your kids, but it is important for you to have some adult time without singing the itsy-bitsy spider or cutting anybody's crust off.

Treat yourself to a mini-vacation this year. Take a long weekend from work and go somewhere you and your partner used to love when you first started dating! It's important to get out and away from the house. Otherwise, you'll be tempted to touch the laundry or finish that one thing you needed to do (that we all know will turn into twenty).

Reconnect with your partner and yourself. Disconnect from technology (cell phones are for emergency contact with babysitter only!) and give yourself time to relax doing your favorite thing. Read a book that doesn't have cardboard pages and soak in your own special bubble bath.

Me Time Ideas: Personal Development just for Women

Call Grandma this weekend, you're going away!

We asked our readers for their favorite kid-free mini-vacation spots and this is what they had to say:

·         Phoenicia, NY

“The Emerson in Phoenicia is a great place to relax together and recharge. It’s a romantic getaway that is not very far but you feel like you are away from everything."–Jenn

·         Atlantic City

“Atlantic City! Beach, boardwalk, casinos..” Joni Sue

·         Lake Placid

Claire M. says she “really enjoys visiting Lake Placid. Plenty of opportunities to just relax but there is also a cool history with the Olympics which gives hubby something to do."

·         Ithaca

Melissa says she enjoys the “Ithaca wineries and waterfalls."

·         Middleburgh, NY- Schoharie County

“Home of Vroman’s Nose and other amazing hikes, wineries, quaint village shops and restaurants, views to knock your socks off, friendly communities and farm goods unlike anything else." -Lisa

·         Montreal

“It felt like we were in Europe! Great food, lots to see and do!" -Debra

·         New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ

“Great restaurants, boutiques and art galleries right on the Delaware River. Super quaint and fun getaway. We like to stay at the Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville, PA. It’s right on the river and includes a hot breakfast. Just over two hours away.” –Laura

·         North Adams, MA

“Porches Inn is Amazing! 24/7 hot tub and outdoor heated pool. It’s so clean, comfy and luxurious”. -Jennifer

Other favorites include:

·         Mohonk Mountain House

·         Mystic, Ct.

·         Saratoga Springs

·         NYC

·         Jersey City

·         Foxwoods

·         Mohegan Sun

·         Newport, RI

·         The Roxbury Motel, NY

·         Jiminy Peak, MA

·         Woodloch Pines, PA

·         Lake George

·         Rehoboth Beach, DE