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 […]
Inspired Thai Chili Recipe
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 […]
#Recipe: Ham and Egg Cups
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 […]
#Staycation Fun: B&B at home!
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 […]
Carne Asada Recipe
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 […]
Aguas Frescas, a refreshing recipe
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. […]
3 Common Staycation Mistakes
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 […]
Brazen Head Irish Pub in Dublin
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 […]
Irish Beef and Beer Pie Recipe
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 […]
Use the CVB to Discover Your Own Backyard
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 […]
