Cassie DeNisco

My Pet Travel Essential Must Haves!

July 18, 2022

Traveling with your pet can be so much fun! As long as you have a clear game plan and items to help make your life easier, it can truly be a breeze. I wanted to share my pet travel essential items with you so can bring your pup wherever you go!

My biggest tip for traveling with your pet is plan it out right. We like to leave either first thing in the morning after she has breakfast and pottys or at night after dinner. It just helps to eliminate potty trips and we know she’ll be ready to sleep.

Pet Carrier- Click Here

I think this one depends on where you’re going but I love this carrier from wild one. It is perfect to pop sky in and just go. Wild One also has an airplane carrier too at I would be interested in testing out because it’s TSA approved. Carriers are just great when you don’t necessarily want your pet on a leash and need to comfortably carry them.

Stroller Fan- Click Here

This is absolutely a stroller fan for babies but is so perfect for your pet. I like it in the back seat with Sky when traveling just to ensure the air is reaching her and keeping her cool. I like that this is portable so it can come on walks, in the car, or just use it in the house on really hot summer days.

Car Seat- Click Here

I have shared my Pup Saver car seat so many times but we’ve found on a longer drive, this kind of carseat is way comfier for her. It is similar to her bed so she can just curl up and sleep. Car seats are essential in keeping your bet save and I love this one to keep her comfy.

Calming Treats- Click Here

We’re not big on calming supplements for Sky but these treats are great. Not only do they smell great but they have some ingredients that help promote relaxation. She usually is fine in the car but I like to have something like this on hand just to be sure we’re covered if she gets a little anxious.

Travel Water Bottle- Click Here

This water bottle is definitely the most important travel essential. I love that the water goes back in the bottle so that it can save the rest. This is great just to have on a daily basis and it’s super inexpensive.

As you can see, these pet travel essential products are wide ranging. Sometimes it can be really overwhelming if you are unprepared. I hope these travel products help you and your pet have the best trip ever!

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Pet Friendly Lake George Spots!

June 6, 2022

As the weather gets warmer, I figured we could step into the world of travel together! As many of you know I’m from New York and aside from the beach, these pet friendly Lake George spots are my favorite to visit when it gets warm!

I’m going to share some of my favorite and go to Lake George spots that you can’t miss when traveling there. From restaurants and breakfast spots to shopping and entertainment, I have a little something that your whole family will enjoy!

Bears Cup- Bolton Landing, NY

All I can say is if you don’t grab a coffee, pastry or delicious bagel sandwich at Bear’s Cup, what are you doing? This is the place to go for breakfast near Lake George! We instantly became obsessed with their Oatmilk Iced Chai and their Bear Claw pastry. The lines are definitely long so bring some whatever for the pup on the weekend! The owners are also opening a new restaurant right next door so we are incredibly excited to report back after our visit!

Bolton was a nice walk but there really wasn’t too much to see. We were able to find a teeny little park for Sky so it ended up being a great morning.

Walk Near Lake George Steamboat Company- Lake George Village

If you’re looking for a great morning walk, we took one down near the big steamboats in the village. As you can see, the view is beautiful and was a great walk for Sky. They even had a little stand where they were offering treats and water for dogs. It was so calming and a really great way to get a walk in with a gorgeous view.

We originally went to try to switch up our breakfast place but we ended up having the worst breakfast of our entire trip and immediately went right back to Bear’s Cup. Pro tip: Lake George Village is tolerable during the day and first thing in the morning any other time, avoid it at all costs!

Northway Brewing Company- Queensbury, New York

I am not a drinker but this was great for the whole family! They had great food, drinks, and pets were allowed in their outdoor area. We also had a baby with us and she was entertained the whole time too! We were looking to do something other than a walk and this was exactly what we were looking for.

Sky enjoyed meeting the other pups that were there and it as just a really lovely visit. Apparently the beer was good too because we took home some cans for later!

Go for A Swim- Lake George Dog Beach

We were fortunate enough to stay in a place that pet’s are allowed and can swim. Lake George actually has a dog beach for your pup to swim and play! We also had a boat and took Sky on it and she wasn’t so sure about it but the memories were just everything!

Sky is a French Bulldog so because she’s top heavy, she needs a life jacket! You can click here to shop the one she’s wearing!

I hope this post gave you some fun ideas of things to do with your pup! These pet friendly Lake George spots were so much fun to visit and are definitely places we’ll be back to! Let me know if you like this post and maybe we can make it a series of more pet friendly travel destinations!

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My Top Date Ideas in NYC

February 14, 2022

In honor of this being posted on Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share some of my top date ideas in NYC! Whether you live in the city or are planning a trip, these places and restaurants are must stops in the city.

For me, the city is only about a 45 minute train ride or drive away so I find myself in the city quite a bit. I’ve curated this list over the past few years. I wanted to make sure I hit the major categories like food, entertainment, and of course shopping!

Dinner & Drinks

Italian in Little Italy

Not sure about you but there’s nothing more romantic to me in the city than Little Italy. It has this adorable charm to it and some really great restaurants to just pop into for dinner. One of my favorites is Capri but I honestly just like to walk around a pop into whatever looks good. It’s always fun to discover something new and it kind of makes that place special for the both of you!

LadyBird Vegan Tapas

I have yet to actually go to LadyBird yet but I have heard nothing but great things. It’s a vegan apps and drinks kind of restaurant and the inside is decorated beautifully. If you’re looking for a quicker bite to eat and are in the area I think this is a great option!

What to Do

A Trip to the Met

This is one of my favorite things to do in the city. The Met is seriously a beautiful museum and honestly, it could take a you a few times to check everything out. I love finishing up at the Met and then walking through Central Park. This combo is literally perfect and honestly a great activity that’s not too expensive but gives you plenty to talk about.

A Walk Around South Street Seaport

If you’re looking for a less city atmosphere but great views, South Street by the boats is for you. I love this area because of the water and the peacefulness it has. Crazy that you can find this pocket of peace in the craziness of the city. This area also has some shops and restaurants so there’s more to do than just look at the water.

Where to Shop

The Shops at Hudson Yards

Not only is the building across the street sick but you get the mall vibe in the city. If you want to go shopping but not have to pop around streets this is great. I like this for a date idea because this area has a lot to do so you can stay in one place, eat and shop at once.

Soho

This is more of a general are to shop in. Of course you can head up and down Fifth Ave but I feel like for a date you’re looking more for a vibe and experience. Fifth tends to be a bit busy and I like the Soho quaintness.

I hope this top date ideas in NYC post gives you some tips on planning your next trip. I had a lot of fun putting this post together so let me know if you want more like this! I’m hoping to travel this spring and summer so I’d love to put more of these together if you liked it.

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