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5 easy tips to save for vacation

May 1, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 22 Comments

I may write a blog titled Family Travels on a Budget. Sometimes “budget”  isn’t in the vacation savings. Sometimes “budget” means saving on other spending to make that dream vacation happen. Curious? Read on… 5 easy tips to save for vacation 1. Shop ebates Save money on the things you buy anyway using ebates. The […]

Filed Under: At home, budget, Budgeting

Inspired Thai Chili Recipe

October 24, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 12 Comments

One thing I love about Facebook is the dinner inspiration I get! Well, that and catching up with long lost friends from high school. A couple days ago, I shared my kids’ enthusiasm for dinner and got to be the inspirer for a change. Friends texted, emailed, and messaged their requests for the recipe. Of […]

Filed Under: At home, Recipes, Uncategorized

#Recipe: Ham and Egg Cups

September 27, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 8 Comments

Inspired by our recent B&B getaway, we recreated the leisurely breakfast experience at home. The key to a successful multi-course breakfast is timing. This ham and egg cup recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare and bakes in just 15 minutes, perfect for a leisurely family breakfast or to entertain overnight guests. Enjoy! Ham […]

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#Staycation Fun: B&B at home!

September 23, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 15 Comments

If you’ve followed my posts for a while, you know I love making time at home special, just like vacation… Inspired by our incredible B&B weekend, I planned our own B&B breakfast at home. When I told the kids what I was thinking, they asked if I’d be making the coconut-chocolate muffins or the apple […]

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Carne Asada Recipe

July 1, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 6 Comments

We celebrated the end of our mission trip to Mexico with a fantastic cookout prepared by our host church. In typical guy fashion, the men circled up around the grill while the ladies chatted at tables and supervised kids. The menu included refreshing aguas frescas (like all other meals), refried beans, flour tortillas, potatoes baked […]

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Aguas Frescas, a refreshing recipe

June 28, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 9 Comments

A couple weeks ago, my son Ben and I traveled to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on a mission trip. He and I are working on a video post to share our amazing experience and will post that soon, but we thought you might enjoy this refreshing recipe for aguas frescas at your summer parties and festivities. […]

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3 Common Staycation Mistakes

April 18, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 6 Comments

I asked our Facebook readers what their greatest staycation frustrations are. Their number one frustration — setting aside regular, everyday home life. Coming in close behind, readers struggle to create a fun, vacation-like atmosphere at home and don’t know what to do. These feelings are not unique. Staycations are good for the budget, but these […]

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Brazen Head Irish Pub in Dublin

March 14, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

I discovered my love of Irish pub food quite accidentally. One night on our honeymoon in Tennessee, a sudden, torrential downpour fell from the sky. We ducked into a restaurant to avoid getting soaked and voila! Our love of Irish pub food was born! One day, hopefully soon, I’ll get to eat genuine Irish food […]

Filed Under: At home, Destinations, Ireland, Recipes, Uncategorized, World

Irish Beef and Beer Pie Recipe

March 12, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 12 Comments

Being foodie types, our family gets tired of the same old meals week after week, so I am always searching for fresh fare. A few weeks ago, I discovered a tasty recipe for beef and beer pie. I’m honestly not quite sure what inspired me to try it… I don’t even like beer. Though, I […]

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Use the CVB to Discover Your Own Backyard

March 3, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 17 Comments

I’ve lived in the Raleigh area for twelve years, grateful to be close to beaches and mountains. We visited Raleigh’s parks and free museums, too. But the city offers so much more that I’ve just recently discovered. The Raleigh area is home to world-class museums, theater, symphony, opera and ballet, professional sports, golf, incredible festivals […]

Filed Under: At home, planning, Planning, staycations, travel tips

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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