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Nutella and Strawberry Cookies
Somewhere along our road trip to California, Em discovered that Nutella and strawberries were just about the greatest snack on Earth. I’m not quite sure how it happened, but we had Nutella and we had strawberries and Em decided to put the two together. Now, this may be a common thing, but what can I…
What Is The Best Camera for Travel
My trip to Europe is coming up quick and my plan is to only take a backpack for the two weeks that I’ll be gone. The backpack will need to fit my clothes as well as my electronics including a camera. When I road trip I travel with a DSLR, but I won’t have room…
5 Foodie Reasons To Visit Kansas City, MO
Sometimes the best reason to visit a destination is to experience the foodie scene and Kansas City gives you five good reasons to do just that. Sara (road trip partner extraordinaire) and I swung into Kansas City for a quick visit and discovered many things about Kansas City, but our favorite was finding the best…
Fantastic Foodie Finds In Hamilton & Hendricks Counties Indiana
My Indiana Foodways Alliance tour took me to two communities on the outskirts of Indianapolis. Hamilton County is to the North and Hendricks County is to the South, but both are still a very short drive to Indianapolis city center. Once again, we were introduced to some fantastic foodie finds in the region. By the…
Fantastic Foodie Finds In South Bend & Peru Indiana
I had no idea the treasures I would find along the way on my Indiana Foodways tour. The road trip took me to some great hidden gems in the state. Some of these towns were areas I would never have considered visiting in the past, but now I can’t wait to go back….
A Visit To Amish Country: Shipshewana, In
Someone once told me that there is nothing interesting to do in the Midwest. I laughed and said something along the lines of “Are you kidding me??” As far as I’m concerned the midwest is PACKED with great attractions, interesting history and lots of delicious foods. That became even more apparent on my recent Indiana…
Spring Cleaning Tips For Home & Car
disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Kimberly-Clark and The Motherhood. Big thanks to both of them for helping keep the lights on around here. Spring is here and I know a lot of us spend time going through the house and giving each room a good Spring cleaning. It’s important to remember to…
Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Powder Smoothie
Em and I have been on the hunt for a really good plant-based protein powder for a while now. She is lactose intolerant and a vegetarian and, in my opinion, doesn’t get nearly enough protein in her diet. After a bit of nagging on my end, she finally agreed to give a protein powder a…
Not Your Father’s Root Beer Float Recipe
Not Your Father’s Root Beer is all the rage right now. It’s almost impossible to find it in Michigan, but I was able to procure a couple of cases on a recent road trip. Of course, that meant stopping at a couple of stores in different towns, after making numerous phone calls, but it was…
Fun in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Updated August 2019 Who would have thought that South Dakota would become one of my favorite states to visit during the warmer months. A hidden gem and an often overlooked state it is full of history, art and culture, great food and outdoor activities. Take a weekend with your girlfriends to discover one of my…
Santa Crunch Recipe
Santa Crunch makes a perfect snack for the holidays. Great for parties or an after school snack. Its easy to put together and is a great recipe for the kids to help make. Serve in cute holiday cups at your next party. I love using the red & green M&M’s to make this treat more festive….
