A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure to be a tourist in my own city with some wonderful travel writers. They flew in from across the country to discover the fun right here in Johnston County. While I write often about Johnston County, I’ve never really stepped out of my “resident” life to experience it as a […]
Canal Boat Ride at Canal Fulton, OH
Who Has Time To Vacation? Most everybody loves vacations. Unfortunately, vacations never seem to last long enough. Maybe one reason why people don’t get enough out of their vacations is because no one really wants to be completely separated from the rest of the world. I personally know plenty of people who would gasp in […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 tips for a fabulous staycation
A staycation is a budget-friendly alternative to expensive family vacations. But, if they’re not planned, staycations can look like any other day of the week. Our “failure to plan” mistakes in the early years meant we learned the hard way. Hopefully these tips will save you some of our frustration — and some money! 6 […]
