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 […]
Simple Staycation Idea: Backwards Weekend
We’ve survived the Polar Vortex of 2014, but really… winter has just begun! But, we’ve got a long way to go. No worries, though! You can beat the winter blues with this simple staycation idea: Backwards Weekend! Best of all, it’s easy, fun and cheap (super cheap)! Ready? Turn any weary winter weekend inside out […]
#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 […]
Mark Addison on Staycation Parties
Want to vacation someplace exotic this year? Does the budget say “It’s not gonna happen?” Why not plan a staycation instead? Did I just hear a collective groan? Maybe the thought of visiting the “Political Button Museum” makes you want to cry (This museum, by the way, is located in Rogers, Arkansas). Trust me, friends…. Mark Addison, […]
Hurricane Sandy
As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, we pray for safety for everyone affected. Hopefully, everyone is heeding media and law enforcement warnings to evacuate or prepare for expected power outages. Here in North Carolina, we are certainly no stranger to the hurricane. We respect the danger that hurricanes impose. But, we sure […]
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 […]