While on a recent trip to the beautiful Poconos in the Pennsylvania mountains, we stopped at a restaurant somewhat unique to the area. While most of the restaurants we saw in the area were more “American” or had a deli or diner feel, Desaki was not only great cuisine, but also a fun family dining […]
Three Reasons to Visit Quebec City in the Winter
Wait, did I really just say you should visit Quebec City in the winter?? Yes, I did and I will give you three reasons why. If you live where it is cold, you tend to get cabin fever after being trapped inside due to cold and snow. Except for an occasional ski weekend or sledding on […]
A Trip to Kissimmee, Florida
If you’re curious about the town neighboring Orlando and what it has to offer tourists, it’s worth a visit to Kissimmee, Florida. After all, how can a neighboring city to Orlando compete with the lure of Disney? On my recent visit, I was surprised with just how much the city has to offer in terms of […]
Disney’s Cinderella Movie Review
Disney’s classic story Cinderella had always been one of my favorite books to read and one of my favorite movies to watch when I was a young girl. You can imagine the excitement when I learned that Disney was making a live-action film, I was beyond excited and couldn’t wait to see this classic story […]
Ellijay, GA: Head to Apple Country
I don’t think of my hometown of Ellijay, Ga., as a tourist destination. After all, I live here. It’s not much different than someone who lives in Orlando, Fla., New York City or San Francisco. But, just like those cities, Ellijay, too, is very popular with out-of-towners. And, given all that it offers to visitors, […]
How to Pack an Emergency Car Kit for Winter Travel Safety
Spring break season is coming up and you many be packing your car for a road trip – and not necessarily to warmer climates. My family will be headed to Vermont to Smugglers’ Notch ski resort. And we recently spent three weeks in Colorado traveling to three different mountains. Since we spend so much time […]
March #Frockstar™Giveaway ($1000 Karina Dresses!!)
I have some very exciting news to share with you! For those who have not heard, I have been selected as a Ambassador (aka Frockstar) in 2015! I adore Karina Dresses which are handmade in New York from limited edition fabrics to “fit every body.” The site even helps you choose the perfect dress that […]
Celebrate Spring in a Karina Dress!
It’s official – everyone at Karina Dresses is SO sick of winter! So, they have decided to celebrate Spring already! Their Spring Collection is live, and on top of that, they have even more good news! As their fan base has exponentially grown over the past few years, the volume of dresses they are producing has, […]
Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices for 2015
It’s now going to cost you a few more dollars to take a vacation at the Happiest Place on Earth. As of February 22, 2015 the admission prices at Disneyland Resort have risen by a few dollars. 1 day pass – $3 increase $99 (was $96) 10 and up $93 (was $90) for kids ages 3 to 9 $56 […]
A Visit to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys
A recent visit to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys confirmed its ranking as a family-friendly resort. Sitting on 60 acres on the islet of Duck Key in the Florida Keys, the resort has something for everyone and offers an air of tranquility, partly in lieu of a staff that seems to really love […]