Inside you will find first-hand information from someone who has already been there and tried a few things out in many USA destinations.
As any pumpkin lover knows, pumpkin pie spice is just this side of heaven. While I’m not a big fan of pumpkin spiced lattes (oh, the horror!), I do love a good pumpkin cocktail with all of the luscious flavors that cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and clove bring to it. Inspired by the Shenandoah Mountains While …
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It finally happened. My husband and I escaped our children on our anniversary weekend to spend a little over 24 hours in Yellowstone National Park. This less than 3-day Yellowstone vacation itinerary filled with day trips was not ideal, but it is all the time we had. I was speaking at a conference in Montana, …
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If you have ever been to an American grocery store, you have probably seen a bright orange bag filled with bread in a display case. Hawaiian dinner rolls are a favorite at Thanksgiving, used as sandwich bread and even an afternoon snack with tea. When you think about the islands of Hawaii, you don’t necessarily …
Taste the Islands with a Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls Recipe Read More »
When dreaming of a trip to North Dakota, must people plan a visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. While there are three sections of this park- South Unit, North Unit and Elkhorn Ranch Unit- most visitors set up camp in Medora, ND just outside of the South Unit of the this United States National Park. …
Practical Guide to Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Dakota Read More »
South Dakota has a lot to see, but not everyone has the time to see it all. If you are making several stops as you drive through, it is easy to detour through Badlands National Park in South Dakota along I-90. Plan to be in the park for at least four hours. If you can …
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No one was here. Literally, I couldn’t see anyone for miles as we hiked across the plains of Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s Petrified Forest Trail. We’d come to Medora, ND to escape the crowds of other national parks and cities in the U.S.A. and we had found it. We booked rooms at the Elkhorn Quarters …
Plan Your Escape to Medora ND where Wide-Open Spaces Rule Read More »
Wander through Northern Virginia and one thing you will notice is an eclectic mix of towns, cities and rural land to explore. Cities like Fairfax, Falls Church, Lorton and Alexandria are hopping with shops and restaurants, high-rise apartments and single-family homes with parents who commute into Washington, D.C. Understanding Northern Virginia The entire region around …
Living in Washington State, you can’t help but fall in love with blackberries. Wander around the Puget Sound and you’ll find them growing over fences, along back roads, streams and the edges of forests. A Blackberry Bramble is easy to make as long as you have a little lemon and gin lying around. There are …
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail Recipe Brings Taste of WA State Read More »
Florida is filled with fun little towns, but not all are built around the nation’s history like St. Augustine. Known as the oldest city in America, there are so many things to do in St. Augustine, Florida. Bonus- you don’t have to go very far to find them. While down in Northern Florida for a …
21 Things to do in St. Augustine Historic District on a Girls Trip Read More »
The trees are trimmed, the lights are up, the mantels are dusted and corsets are being tightened. Cinnamon sticks are swirling around the cider while marshmallows take a float in a bath of hot cocoa. It’s time to get ready for another Wilmington, Delaware Christmas! Whether you are into historic du Pont family homes, Dicken’s …
12 Jolly Ways to Experience a Wilmington Delaware Christmas Read More »