New England Patriots Plane Brings Over 1 Million N95 Masks To US From China

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The New England Patriots are one of America’s least favorite football teams. However, they just did something that should make us all give them a big round of applauds.

The state of Massachusetts was able to locate over one million N95 masks for purchase in China but had no way to get them back to the US. Continue reading New England Patriots Plane Brings Over 1 Million N95 Masks To US From China

Legoland New York Delays Opening Due To Coronavirus

Legoland New York

Back in 2017 I first that a new Legoland New York location was supposed to open by 2019. It turned out that the park didn’t announce an actual opening date until late in 2019.

We were very excited that a Legoland would be opening around two hours drive from home. (We really loved visiting the Florida park a few years back and have also been to the smaller Discovery Centers.)

Legoland New York was set to open on July 4, 2020. Continue reading Legoland New York Delays Opening Due To Coronavirus

Getting A Refund From Avianca, McDonald’s Ukraine, Shake Shack x Pat LaFrienda Steak Frites Collab, Win A Trip Anywhere In US or $5,000- The Rehash!

RehashConsidering we’re all staying in most of the time, there isn’t much to say when it comes to miles, points and travel.

At the moment, we have no upcoming trips planned. When I get various e-mails with flight deals, I don’t even open them, I just hit delete. Who knows when our next trip will come. At the moment, our trips are pretty much just trips to the grocery store! Continue reading Getting A Refund From Avianca, McDonald’s Ukraine, Shake Shack x Pat LaFrienda Steak Frites Collab, Win A Trip Anywhere In US or $5,000- The Rehash!

Qatar Airways Extends Elite Status, King Of Thailand Isolates With 20 Women, Four Seasons Offering NYC Medical Workers Free Rooms, Trump Won’t Stop American Travelers & More- Travel News!

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Food Review: Shake Shack x Pat LaFrieda Collab: Steak Frites

Shake Shack

Yesterday I shared news about a limited time Shake Shack x Pat LaFrieda Collab: Steak Fries to go.

This special menu item would only be available at two locations, one in New York City and one in New Jersey.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are doing food delivery or to go orders. To get out and still practice social distancing, we decided to drive to Shake Shack’s West Village Innovation Kitchen to give the steak frites a try. Continue reading Food Review: Shake Shack x Pat LaFrieda Collab: Steak Frites

Shake Shack x Pat LaFrieda Collab: Steak Frites To-Go

shake shackShake Shack has long been a favorite fast-casual restaurant for my family and I.

The restaurant offers quality food like tasty burgers (featuring meat from famed butcher Pat LaFrieda), chicken sandwiches and more. Their shakes are silky smooth and delicious, too.

To show just how much we love Shake Shack, check out a story that Lucas wrote (while in first grade) last year. Continue reading Shake Shack x Pat LaFrieda Collab: Steak Frites To-Go

Find Out What We Tried At McDonald’s In Ukraine

ukraineWhile we rarely dine at McDonald’s at home, we have to pay a visit to the fast food chain in every country we visit.

It’s always fun to see what interesting menu items are offered at international McDonald’s locations.

During our visit to Ukraine, Kim, Lucas and Theo met me at the McDonalds in Kiev’s Independence Square for dinner after I got back from my trip to Chernobyl. Continue reading Find Out What We Tried At McDonald’s In Ukraine

Win A Trip To Anywhere In The US or $5,000 from Kool Aid

Kool AidKool Aid is currently running the Mystery Flavor Sweepstakes. In the sweepstakes one winner will win their choice of a trip to any city they choose in the US or a check for $5,000.

One thousand other winner will win an instant prize like a Kool Aid thermos, iPhone case or socks.

If I were to win the grand prize it would be tough to decide on whether to pick the trip or the money. I’d probably lean on picking $5,000 and then use it for whatever I choose. Continue reading Win A Trip To Anywhere In The US or $5,000 from Kool Aid