I’d like to welcome my son Dylan to the blog. Him and Em will be sharing more Comic Con/Gaming articles in the future. This last March Emma and I went to C2E2 2016 in Chicago,Il. C2E2 is a comic convention held yearly in Chicago. Emma had been planning this trip since late last year and…
As much as I travel you’d think I’d be all set and wouldn’t consider using a travel coach for my Ireland vacation. However, like any other job, my job keeps me busy and leaves little time to actually PLAN my own vacation. When I travel for work most things are preplanned. This time, though, I’ll…
c Larger-than-life book spines stand proudly against the Kansas City Downtown Library parking deck. Children’s stories, classics, Missouri authors and more all have their titles and names inscribed on the books. Walking along the spines, searching for favorite authors and books is just the start of a wonderful experience at the Kansas City Library. As…
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…
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…
My love for literary travel continues to grow. I’m planning a trip to Ireland and Italy this summer and as much as I’d like to hop over to England I don’t think I’ll have the time. In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy sharing some of Great Britain’s treasure-trove of literary destinations. I stumbled across…
I tried my hand at making a loaf of red wine bread and it turned out fantastic. After baking it up I started thinking about all of the other lovely recipes I could make with the bread. I immediately thought of french toast. I mean, really, how can you go wrong with french toast, and…
Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the let laid back charm of Morgan County, IN recharge your love of travel. Located a short drive from Indianapolis you’ll find a slower pace of life here with scenic landscapes dotted by farmlands and artisan shops. Here are 9 fun things…
If you are planning a get together this summer and aren’t sure of everyone’s dietary needs it’s best to err on the side of caution. Having a gluten-free option on the table will ensure that guests with gluten allergies will have something to nibble while visiting. I make a simple spinach tomato dip and serve…
If you are visiting the Indy area a stop at the Dallara Car Factory is a must. I wasn’t sure if Em would be interested in visiting, but she thought it looked like fun so we made plans to tour the factory and explore the interactive displays. The Dallara Car Factory, located just a few…
Mother’s Day will be here soon and children about the U.S. will be scrambling to find the perfect gift for their mom. Lots of moms appreciate a card from the heart and, well, if it contains chocolate it is win-win. Plus, candy bar poems are always fun to make. It can be challenging to…
The other day I noticed that the bananas had ripened beyond the point of eating fresh so instead of making plain old banana bread I decided to add a bit of pineapple to the mix and banana pineapple bread. This recipe turned out so moist and delicious. I hate to admit this but it was…
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