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Tips for Making a Perfect Travel Video

9/15/21

Wanderlust runs strong in some people. While many people can give in to this passion, there are also those who cannot. For them, watching travel videos is a means of catharsis. They love to spend their days watching different people explore Continue Reading

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Crazy Fun Things To Do In Marquette, MI

8/26/21

Located in the northern reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and on the shores of Lake Superior, one of Michigan's great lakes, you'll find Marquette, Michigan. Yes, it will feel like you've driven far enough to be in Canada, but I Continue Reading

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4 Scare Your Pants Off Haunts in Northern Virginia

8/10/21

Tis the season for haunted corn mazes, a haunted hay ride or a walk down the trail of terror, or even a Northern Virginia haunted house. Thrill-seekers looking for some truly unforgettable better scares sites will find a variety of Continue Reading

Latest Travel

Tips for Making a Perfect Travel Video

9/15/21

Wanderlust runs strong in some people. While many people can give in to this passion, there are also those who cannot. For them, watching travel videos is a means of catharsis. They love to spend their days watching different people explore all the nooks and crannies of the globe. Obviously, they cannot experience things the way the actual traveler would, but a perfect travel video can bring them a lot closer to the whole experience. This is why travelers who document their journeys should do Continue Reading

Crazy Fun Things To Do In Marquette, MI

8/26/21

Located in the northern reaches of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and on the shores of Lake Superior, one of Michigan's great lakes, you'll find Marquette, Michigan. Yes, it will feel like you've driven far enough to be in Canada, but I promise you're still in the United States. Known for Northern Michigan University, mountain biking, surfing, breweries, iron ore heritage trail, maritime history, northern lights and so much more. The Marquette area is so much more than you would ever Continue Reading

Latest Food

Easy Campfire Recipes For Your Camping Fun

8/9/21

Campfire recipes are a great way to have fun with the kids if you are camping during the summer, or if you just want to do something fun at home on the weekends. From classic hot dogs and S'mores to unique copycat recipes that will have everyone drooling, this list of recipes is ideal for summer food fun. More easy camping recipes here like walking tacos, campfire nachos, campfire pizza, and a great dessert. A few items you'll need: cast-iron skillet or cast iron pan tin Continue Reading

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe

8/4/21

Oh yes I did. I'm taking a chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe to another level with Cocoa Pebbles. This is a great recipe to use when you're out of chocolate in the house, but still have a chocolate craving, If there happens to be a box of cereal and creamy peanut butter in the pantry and frozen bananas in the freezer you are going to love making this delicious recipe. This recipe is a great reason to not toss those too ripe bananas out, instead toss them in the freezer. Serve Continue Reading

Latest Life

Hot Toys for the Holidays

8/2/21

I know its still summer but the holidays will be here before we know it and I'm bringing you all the hottest toys so that you can plan ahead. I'm showcasing each of these toys on my YouTube channel, but here's a list of what is going to be hot, hot, hot this year. There are toys for all ages featured here thanks to my friends over at Suite Sweet! I attended their virtual toy expo and got a sneak peek at many of the hot holiday toys. A few days later a box of samples arrived in the mail and Continue Reading

How To Make Natural Dyed Easter Eggs – Easy to Follow Directions

3/19/21

I decided to try my hand at natural dyed Easter eggs this year. I pulled food and spices out of the cabinet and fridge and got busy trying different things to see what works and what doesn't. I remember my mom and grandma making natural dyed Easter eggs with red onion skins when I was child, but I don't remember how they dyed the eggs using them. A little research and I had an idea of how to go about dyeing the eggs using natural ingredients. Natural Dyed Easter Egg Ingredients I Continue Reading

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Sky is overcast, a bit of chill in the air and the

Sky is overcast, a bit of chill in the air and there is a storm blowing this way, but life is always good at the lake.

Hanging with Ruby who is sporting new @wolfgangmanandbeast gear. Love the design❤️❤️❤️

#crazyhairdontcare #wolfgangmanandbeast #dogsofinstagram #lake #lakelife

Visiting Michigans Lake Superior shore NEVER gets

Visiting Michigans Lake Superior shore NEVER gets old.
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#michigan #puremichigan #nature #lakesuperior #optoutside #lake #fromwhereistand

The ONLY way you’ll ever find me in a theatrical

The ONLY way you’ll ever find me in a theatrical haunted house is in the spring, during the day, with ALLLLLL the lights on.
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For those that love the fall haunted houses you absolutely MUST put @deadmansfarm on your bucket list. This haunted attraction in @visitloudoncounty is sure to scare the pants off you!
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It’s one of the few haunted attractions that has a touch option😮😮😮
That’s right, as if a haunted house isn’t scary enough you can sign up to let the actors touch/grab you. 😬
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In addition to the haunted house there is a haunted corn maze with freaking psychotic CLOWNS hiding in the corn (shudder), 5 5-minute escape rooms/experiences, fire breathers, and all kinds of scare ya spitless fun!
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Seriously, if you absolutely adore the thrill of visiting haunted attractions in October this is the one for you. Please report back and let me know what you thought when you go. I’ll be safely tucked at home #tooscary
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Some tips for visiting:
-Get there as soon as they open if you want to experience all the activities.
-Expect to wait 2+ hours for the haunted house if you arrive later in the evening.
-As you go through the house if it’s too scary for you, simply make chicken clucking noises and a tech will come rescue you. Of course, you’ll have to do the walk of shame past all the people waiting in line but might be worth it. Note: a couple hundred people tap out every season 🤣
-Make sure to take your friends. Thanks to the @thetinshedwood for braving the house during the day with me. #noshameinmygame 😆
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There’s so much more to do while you’re in the area. I’ll have a post up soon so you can start planning an October girlfriend weekend getaway!
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Thanks to @laurierowecommunications for helping make this trip happen!
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#hosted #girlfriends #girlfriendgetaway
#deadmansfarm #hauntedhouse #loudoncounty #lakewaytothesmokies #goloco #travel #roadtrip

How many colors do you see during a sunrise? It wa

How many colors do you see during a sunrise? It was a gorgeous light show over Fort Loudon Lake this morning in @visitloudoncounty. And the million dollar view of the lake with the smoky mountains in the backdrop in everything (be sure to scroll to see that image!).

This right here was worth the drive and there is so much more I’ve yet to discover here. Can’t wait to see what the day brings ❤️
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@laurierowecommunications #travel #sunrise #sunriseoverwater #tennessee #goloco #lakewaytothesmokies

@thetinshedwood and I arrived in @visitloudoncount

@thetinshedwood and I arrived in @visitloudoncounty and we are staying at the cutest property!! Adorable cabins, pretty barn, farm animals, fire pits and so much more.
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#lakewaytothesmokies #goloco @kinfolkfarm

Looking for a place to play in #AnnArbor? Be sure

Looking for a place to play in #AnnArbor? Be sure to check out County Farm Park!! Great trails, fun playground and community gardens.

It was my first visit but won’t be my last and my niece defines it as “the best park ever!”

#optoutside #nature #park #playground #getoutside

📷 @lauriehullrowe Did you know that the Americ

📷 @lauriehullrowe
Did you know that the American Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase?

Located in the backyard of the Samuel Guy House B& B in Natchitoches, LA. there is a lovely garden entrance to the sacred grounds.

Definitely worth a visit when you find yourself in Natchitoches!

@laurierowecommunications @natchitochestourism
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@mihauntedlighthouses one to add to your ever growing list of places to visit :)

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