Girls’ weekend getaways are a great way for friends to unplug from everyday life and recharge. Girlfriend getaways have certainly grown in popularity in recent years with lots of great girls trip ideas across the world! On a girls’ weekend getaway to Charlottesville, I got together with three other bloggers. Our girlfriend getaway was part […]
The Ultimate Cruise Packing List: An essential cruise wardrobe guide
Knowing what to pack for a 7 day cruise can be overwhelming, especially for first time cruisers. A 7 day Caribbean cruise packing list makes it much easier. With a cruise packing list, you will know how to pack for a 7 day cruise so so you don’t forget the important things. Instead, you can […]
6 top tips for a family road trip
A road trip is the perfect way to bond as a family, as there’s nothing but you guys and the open road for miles at a time. However, it can also feel quite daunting when you consider that you’re all going to be cooped up in one vehicle for hours at a time. To ensure […]
5 reasons to visit Niagara Falls, NY
Ellie and I were hosted by the Niagara Falls CVB to learn about the area for purposes of writing these articles. All opinions are our own. Read my full disclosure policy here. To prepare Ellie for our trip to Niagara Falls, I showed her pictures of the falls. She thought they looked neat, but […]
Safety tips: How to prepare for a hurricane
We had a bathroom toilet overflow during the night in March that caused $40,000 in damage to our house. It took almost six months to repair, completed just two weeks ago. Today, we are preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Florence — with my house in the direct path of the hurricane track. We live […]
Mount Vernon: A complete guide for visitors
A trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon near Alexandria, Virginia, should be on every family’s “must see” list when visiting the nation’s capital. This family estate is located on the banks of the Potomac River, just 15 minutes south of Washington, DC. Washington considered the plantation to be among the most perfectly situated, and when […]
NCMA: Family friendly museum and art park
I woke up last Thursday and checked the weather (I’m a weather bug wannabe). The forecast said sunny and 70 — not too shabby for the last day of November! With an amazing day on tap, I decided to visit the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA). The North Carolina Museum of Art has a […]
Holmes Medical Museum: Step back in time with FREE download for kids
In Foley, Alabama, deep in the heart of the south, discover the Holmes Medical Museum. The museum, housed in Baldwin County’s first hospital, which operated on the second floor above the general store of that era. The hospital was active from 1936-1958 and served all the people of the region. Dr. Sibley Holmes was the […]
7 non-beachy things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
When you think about beach vacations, the sun, sand and surf might be the first things that come to mind. Maybe your mind fills with thoughts of fresh seafood and long walks at sunset and palm trees. I enjoy all those things. But, in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, there is so much more to […]
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial: What you need to know
Those of us over age 25 remember the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center like it was yesterday. The Twin Towers, the explosions, the towers collapsing and the devastation left behind — all left imprints in our minds we can not erase. For many (myself included), visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is on […]