This is a sponsored post based on my personal experience with Ibotta. All opinions are mine. With fall travel season just around the corner and the stunning North Carolina mountains just a few hours away, I am saving up for a weekend getaway to a mountain cabin. My son requested a trip to the … [Read more...]
King and Prince Resort: Where FUN is the royal decree!
The King and Prince Resort on the beach at St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Sounds swanky, doesn’t it? I sure thought so! I first heard of The King and Prince Resort about five years ago and knew I needed to visit someday. I thought it might be good for a romantic getaway with my husband, where we … [Read more...]
Toyota RAV4 Review: His and hers
My husband got a new job a couple months ago and has to commute to Raleigh every day. He drives a decent car, but it's not very comfortable -- and it's got about 90,000 miles on it, so he's in the market for a new one. One of the vehicles at the top of his list is the Toyota RAV4. It's sporty. An … [Read more...]
2017 Mazda 6 review: Fun times in a mid size sedan!
Taking the 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring on a trip to Pennsylvania, I knew I faced 400 miles of driving and nine long hours behind the wheel. The car attached to that wheel, in this case Mazda's mid size sedan, decides whether that road trip is good, bad or somewhere in between. With the Mazda 6, … [Read more...]
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Classic Toyota quality in a modern package
On our recent family trip to Florida, we got to use a luxury 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. A longtime fan of both the dependable Toyota brand and SUVs, this was a wonderful vehicle for our family. Each of us looks for something different in a vehicle, and the Highlander exceeded everyone's … [Read more...]
The George Washington Grand Hotel: Location, location, location
Visiting the historic town of Winchester, Virginia earlier this year, I got to stay at the luxurious George Washington Grand Hotel, a Wyndham Grand property. In the heart of downtown, it's convenient to Old Town Winchester -- the city's historic walking mall. But, the hotel itself is a destination … [Read more...]
Turquoise Place: Luxury oceanfront resort in Orange Beach (a review)
When I was invited to Orange Beach to learn about the Leave Only Footprints eco-tourism initiative, I got the chance to stay at the luxurious Turquoise Place, an oceanfront condominium resort. You know this kind of place -- it's a stunner that turns heads. And, if you're like me, you might think … [Read more...]
2017 Lexus NX 300h: My luxury road trip experience
When the Lexus NX 300h, Lexus' luxury hybrid crossover vehicle, was dropped off at my house for a road trip test drive, I tried not to smile. But, a huge grin spread across my face. It's not often that I get to drive a luxury car, much less take a luxury road trip in one. Right away, I noticed … [Read more...]
Boar’s Head Inn: Putting the quality back in family time
Only 38% of American families take weeklong vacations -- 38%. That means that 62% of families take less than a week away together. As long as that trend persists, it's more important than ever that we make the most of vacation time! That's where the Boar's Head Inn comes in. This stunning resort, … [Read more...]
Product review: Living the LOLL life
I absolutely love living in the Carolinas, especially in the summer at the lake. Who can argue with kayaking and paddle boarding the day away, right? Well, our hungry bellies do... all that exercise, you know. So, I need to be a quick change artist to feed the wolves -- I mean, kids. Enter … [Read more...]
