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    Say goodbye to summer

    Sep 1, 2017 / by Laney Schwartz / 9 Comments

    The time has come. 

    Rehoboth BeachIt’s time for me to recap, relive, and never forget one of the greatest vacations we’ve ever experienced. I realize this is not a typical post for me. There are no recipes in here, and yes there will be a TON of family photos, food, and love. Basically this post is for me, because with all the crazy out there, I want to remember how I felt during this trip and hold on to that feeling for as long as possible. So, here we go. 

    Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. I love you. 

    Rehoboth BeachThis is a place I grew up going every summer for two weeks since I was in diapers. Literally, we went every single year until I was about 16 or 17 years old. Then life happened and for whatever reason, we stopped going. 

    Fast forward 18 years later…(18 YEARS LATER?!? How is that possible?) I was lucky enough to  bring my own family to this incredible place and experience it in a whole new light. 

    Rehoboth BeachIt’s hard to know where to begin. This place is so meaningful to me, and has left me with some of the greatest childhood memories. If my own children could experience even a part of what I did, it’s worth it. 

    Rehoboth BeachNot only was it everything I remembered, it exceeded my expectations. 

    Rehoboth BeachRehoboth BeachRehoboth BeachThe trip started off a little rocky, not gonna lie. We had a 7am flight out of LAX which meant we left our house at 5:00am. About halfway into our drive to the airport Zoe asked me if I had my computer. First of all, it was the most random question, and second of all, NO I DID NOT!!!!! 

    I quickly realized that I had left my computer sitting on my desk. The 6+ hours of work I had saved up for the plane was now sitting on my desk at home! To make a long story short, I begged Zach to call his mom, who lives around the corner from us, and ask her to drive my computer to the airport in the hopes that she would make it there in time before our flight took off. ???? With SECONDS to spare, Zach went back through security to meet her outside, grab my computer and book it back through the airport (Home Alone style), and walk onto the plane. Momo to the rescue!!!

    After that it was smooth sailing. And after a five hour plane ride, and a 3 hour drive we finally reached my version of paradise. 

    For those of you who have been, you know Rehoboth Beach if far from fancy. It’s actually quite the opposite. It’s a quiet, quaint, small town filled with the most friendly, laid back people and some of my favorite food spots on the planet. We’ll get there in a minute…

    Let’s discuss who we met there. 

    If you know me, you know my crazy family. I mean, who doesn’t have crazy in their family? For sure I’ve got one big confusing, messed up, food loving family and I wouldn’t have it any other way. In LA, we are lucky enough to live very close to Zach’s parents, sisters and my dad. It’s truly a blessing that my kids get to grow up with so much family around. But it’s not everyday they get to spend an extended period of time with their east coast family!

    Rehoboth BeachWe pulled up to an awesome 6 bedroom house where we met the rest of my family who drove down from MD. I won’t even get into who’s who and how we all ended up under the same roof, but let’s just say it was cozy and simply perfect with all 10-12 of us, depending on the day. The girls not only had the chance to spend the week with their grandmother (my mom), but also 2 sets of great grandparents! I mean, how incredible is that?

    Rehoboth BeachThere were also aunts and uncles and even our closest family friends that made each day even more memorable. 

    We hung out, played on the beach for endless hours, ate like pigs, and did it all again on repeat for seven straight days. 

    Speaking of food. It literally never ended. If you follow along on my Instagram stories you know how much I was looking forward to getting Kohr Brothers. No joke, this is the greatest thing on earth. 

    I got it 5 out of the 7 nights and I’m not upset about it.

    Rehoboth BeachRehoboth BeachEven on the last night in the rain. 

    Nice try mom. #NotAFoodBlogger.

    Rehoboth is known for some of the greatest food spots. Here are a few of the classics.

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    And once you’re done stuffing your face the next obvious move is…

    This little boardwalk amusement park has been going strong as long as I can remember. The games, the rides, the smell of the ocean air. I couldn’t WAIT to take my own kids. 

    But I also couldn’t wait to go on some of my old favorite rides.

    Rehoboth Beach

    Rehoboth BeachOmg, that poor little kid getting squashed next to me! My uncle, brother and I were obnoxiously screaming the entire time. And yeah, both my uncle and brother are really really young. I told you I didn’t have time to get into it. ???? 

    Anyways, the amount of joy my girls were filled with made this trip that much more special. 

    Sandy feet, full hearts, and lunch on the beach. That’s my idea of a great vacation.

    So as we say goodbye to the summer of 2017, I look forward to coming back next year and making more memories. 

    Rehoboth BeachThere’s truly no place like it. 

     

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    1. Elizabeth

      September 29, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Your post brought (good) tears and a smile. I grew up going to Dewey Beach (Rehoboth’s little sister just south) every summer until mid-college! And I now live in SoCal LA suburb. My siblings and I have the best childhood memories from those vacations. All the places you pointed out are classic to us. Wow. If you have recommendations for rentals, I have been pushing to take my own family for a couple years so they can see where mommy went as a kid! Thanks for the memories 🙂

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 30, 2017 at 7:51 am

        Isn’t it just the most special place? 100% worth taking your family back. We had the greatest time!

    2. Sarah

      September 04, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      LOVE IT! We were just in Bethany a few weeks ago. It was so fun to take Theo there. We had Kohr Bros a few times too. 🙂

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 04, 2017 at 10:27 pm

        Best place ever!!

    3. Carole Berman

      September 02, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing your awesome family
      adventure LIFE IS GOOD!

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 03, 2017 at 4:02 pm

        Of course! I couldn’t not share it with the world!

    4. Pam from PA

      September 02, 2017 at 9:39 am

      Oh my goodness! I go to Rehobeth and have friends who live there too. Great small family town by the Sea. Yes, the foods are awesome too. So glad you had the opportunity to share this jewel to your little girls. Memories like these…..Priceless. From an East Coast person 🙂

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 03, 2017 at 4:01 pm

        It really is such a special place. Thank you for reaching out 🙂

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