This is part two of a three part series about a Charlottesville Girlfriend Getaway! Read part one here and then join me here to continue following the fun. RESIDENCE INN DOWNTOWN VISIT After a very restful night we enjoyed a light breakfast of yogurt and sweet breads at the Clifton Inn and then it was off to tour…
(L–>R: Karen/FamilyTravelsOnABudget; ME!!; Pam/SimplySouthernMom; Liz/EatMoveMake) We planned our Charlottesville Girlfriend Getaway for mid-February which is still a bit cool, but since it’s off season the prices are better. If you know much about me you know I love to travel when it’s cheaper and just because there were cooler temps didn’t mean we wouldn’t have…
Stepping off the plane into blue skies and warmer temps was a nice welcome to the great state of Texas. It has been a couple of years since I’ve traveled in the state and prior times all included ice, which isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. This time, though, this time I was given…
Some people have really awesome jobs. Astronauts, panda nursery caregivers, travel writers, and animators all rank pretty high up there on the “cool” job list. Of course, each of those jobs comes with it’s own set of cons, but overall it’s still a great job. Recently, I spoke with the Art Director of Disney’s Zootopia,…
Sliding down into my seat I move my arms out of the way so the two guys standing over me can make sure the seat belt harness is secure. Two thumbs up and a thump on the fender and we start to accelerate. The Indianapolis 500 car makes its way around the track and I’m…
I love vacationing in Florida. There is and endless list of things to see and do that goes far beyond sitting on the beach or visiting Mickey. Gulf County Florida, located in the panhandle offers everything from kayaking and horseback riding to working with baby turtles and live music. I really want to try to…
I participated in a Influencer Activation for Guy Fieri Sausage. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. After years of dreaming of visiting Louisiana I finally made it a reality in August of 2014. I spent 10 days touring the state and…
I know, I know, I always say how much I love driving all the different cars, but it’s true. Maybe it’s because my mini van is aging and driving new cars is such a treat. However, I think it’s because car manufacturers are making cars better and better which, in turn, makes them so fun…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Central Missouri? If you thought haunted prison, gorgeous buildings, tasty food and loads of family fun you would be right. If you read the first sentence and thought “Central Missouri, where is that?” than I have an exciting post for you! Keep…
Dove is celebrating 30 Days of Dove Dark Chocolate and they asked me to create a dessert recipe using Dove Dark Chocolate. Well, I couldn’t resist a request to create a tasty dessert. After thinking about it for a bit I decided that a s’more cheesecake would be the perfect recipe to use Dove Dark Chocolate….
Oh, the things you find when you are surfing around the web. Em loves La Carmina of Cute Yummy Time and her food designs. We had to take a look around and see what other creative food designs we could find. We came across quite a few. I think a lot of these would be…
While camping in Upper Michigan we made a stop at one of our favorite places in the area, Seney National Wildlife Refuge. There is a great drive through the park that usually allows you to see all types of birds and animals. The day we visited was overcast and a bit chilly. Sadly, we only…
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