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Take A Virtual Weekend Getaways – 100+ LIVE Webcams From Around the World

4/3/20

Ok, so we're all stuck at home and I don't know about you, but I want to go someplace. Yes, there are lots of virtual events happening on the web, but they are all at scheduled dates and times and I like to travel on my own time. To that Continue Reading

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Spring Scavenger Hunt Printable + 80 More Fun Ideas for Kids

4/2/20

Thank goodness it's started to warm up in Northern Michigan. Being stuck inside because of everything going on plus cold weather can make us all a little cranky. Thankfully, temps are on the rise which means it's time to get outside for Continue Reading

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Spanish Rice Recipe From The Pantry

4/1/20

This is a great time to dig through the pantry and use up the things you find in the back. You know, that bag of rice that's been in there for ages or the can of green chilies you bought and never used. This Spanish Rice recipe helps you Continue Reading

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Take A Virtual Weekend Getaways – 100+ LIVE Webcams From Around the World

4/3/20

Ok, so we're all stuck at home and I don't know about you, but I want to go someplace. Yes, there are lots of virtual events happening on the web, but they are all at scheduled dates and times and I like to travel on my own time. To that end, I've compiled a list of places with LIVE webcams so we can take virtual weekend getaways anytime. These webcams are on, to my knowledge, 24/7 so anytime you need a quick break from reality you can check out the beach, go to a National park, visit Times Continue Reading

Finding the Weird & Wonderful in Northwest Florida

3/28/20

In Michigan, a trip up north means country roads, lots of outdoor adventures, camping and exploring nature. On a recent trip to Washington County, in northwest Florida, I found Florida's version of "up north" and I was beyond thrilled. Washington County, which includes the town of Chipley, is packed with an abundance of outdoor activities and enough weirdness to make me want to visit again and again. People always talk about how weird Florida is and I never really believed it until Continue Reading

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Spanish Rice Recipe From The Pantry

4/1/20

This is a great time to dig through the pantry and use up the things you find in the back. You know, that bag of rice that's been in there for ages or the can of green chilies you bought and never used. This Spanish Rice recipe helps you put things to use instead of tossing them out. Plus this is a complimentary recipe for our Fajita Tacos recipe that you're going to want to make. Spanish Rice Ingredients 2 Cups long grain white rice 1 Can peeled tomatoes, chooped, reserve Continue Reading

Fajita Tacos – Pantry Recipe

3/31/20

Big thanks to my awesome son, Dylan Thompson, for bringing us this delicious Fajita Tacos from a Pandemic Pantry recipe. He'll be sharing more recipes over the next couple weeks so be sure to visit often. Hello all. For those of you that may be in quarantine, state lockdown, or self-imposed shut-in, I hope you’re hanging in there. I know we’re certainly trying to. For myself, and the rest of those in Michigan, we are at the one week mark for government-mandated lockdown. The restaurant Continue Reading

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Spring Scavenger Hunt Printable + 80 More Fun Ideas for Kids

4/2/20

Thank goodness it's started to warm up in Northern Michigan. Being stuck inside because of everything going on plus cold weather can make us all a little cranky. Thankfully, temps are on the rise which means it's time to get outside for some fresh air and a Michigan Springtime Scavenger Hunt! Simply click on the photo or this Michigan Springtime Scavenger Hunt link. A new page will open and you can print to your printer from there. If, for whatever reason, it doesn't work simply drop me Continue Reading

What’s Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Treat?

2/10/20

It’s hard to imagine Valentine’s Day without chocolate and candy. From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to little colorful conversation hearts, Valentine’s Day treats are everywhere this time of year – not that there’s anything to complain about. This year, I’m teaming up with the National Confectioners Association to celebrate this iconic candy moment. The National Confectioners Association represents more than 500 of America’s chocolate and candy companies. The folks at the Continue Reading

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It finally warmed up enough to go for a hike (46 d

It finally warmed up enough to go for a hike (46 degrees). Trails were a mix of mud and snow/ice. Needless to say the dogs came home covered in mud 🤦‍♀️
But, blue skies and sunshine called to us and getting out made everything feel so much better.
It snowed yesterday. Hoping that’s the last of it and there’s nothing but warmer temps and more hiking ahead. .
How are you doing with the quarantine?
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Did you know that Meijer has @primowater refill st

Did you know that Meijer has @primowater refill stations that allow you to refill 5-gallon bottles of water which reduces plastics in our landfills and oceans?
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AD We are loving our in-home Primo water dispenser that is easy to load (simply slide the water into the of the dispenser - no lifting) and use!
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#PrimoEffect #drinkbig #drinkhealthy

I figure nature is a pretty safe place to be right

I figure nature is a pretty safe place to be right about now. If your near Pitts Springs in Florida it might be worth stopping by. 🌴🌴🌴
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Hopefully, you’ll have the place to yourself for a while. .
Nature and water 💦 are calming and can make everything feel so much better. .
Don’t feed into the panic around you, take a deep breath, and know that everything is going to be alright. .
Get outside, enjoy some nature, even if it your own back yard. .
Plant a garden🌸, lay in a hammock, build a campfire (safely, of course and make sure you see what Smoky says about fire danger levels in your area). 🔥
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I’m going to continue to share travel photos and encourage everyone to plan their summer vacations. .
We might have to put spring travels on hold but it’s only temporary. Let’s make a list of places we want to visit this summer ✈️
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I’ll go first, my answer is in the first comment.
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Stay healthy my friends 🥰🥰🥰

I just can’t get enough of these southern sunset

I just can’t get enough of these southern sunsets. So beautiful!
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A view of the mighty Mississippi River from my 42

A view of the mighty Mississippi River from my 42 floor room of the Sheraton on Canal St in New Orleans. Fantastic view, sad that I only had a few hours in this great city. .
Found some new things to add to my ever growing list of things you absolutely must do when you visit :) I’ll be updating that post soon and sharing it with you.
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What’s your favorite thing about NOLA?
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As I go from destination to destination I find mys

As I go from destination to destination I find myself in an airport listening to Funky Cold Medina by Tone Loc on the overhead speakers and I’m instantly taken back to my time in @visitbeaumonttx. That was such a fun concert! #90sthrowback .
Such a fun adventure around Beaumont. I’ll be sharing more things to do in Beaumont soon. .
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Oh that gorgeous Golden morning light. Such a grea

Oh that gorgeous Golden morning light. Such a great reminder that its always worth getting up before the crack of dawn to capture the world as it awakens. .
Would love to stay lost in Apalachicola for a few more days, but time marches onward. .
I left this tiny coastal town but I hope to find myself back there someday. .
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