I've been thinking a lot about 2021 travel, and noticing a distinct trend toward concierge small groups. Any why not?! This is the perfect way to safely social distance, without giving up the desire to travel, and do so responsibly. To that end, I'd like to introduce Adventures by Disney. WHAT IS ADVENTURES BY DISNEY? Take everything you… Continue reading Concierge Travel for 2021 with Adventures by Disney Private Adventures
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Mickey Pumpkin
With a month until our Disney World Thanksgiving trip, and Disney withdrawal setting in, I needed a magical fix to tide me over. That's when the idea for a Mickey pumpkin was born. It is so easy, and would make a super cute DIY Halloween project to do with the littles. Materials needed: Dollar Tree… Continue reading Mickey Pumpkin
Fall Break on Jekyll Island
After what felt like the longest 9-week term ever, the kids made it to Fall Break. To celebrate, we spent the most relaxing week on Jekyll Island. Our plan was to have no plan, and simply enjoy our time sans schoolwork, deadlines, and technology issues. Too bad this cutie missed the memo. Jekyll Island has… Continue reading Fall Break on Jekyll Island
Vacation Ideas for Coffee Lovers
Earlier this week, for National Coffee Day, I shared a post about coffee-centered vacations. A number of my coffee-loving counterparts remarked they didn't realize you could take a vacation that was centered around coffee. Well, you absolutely can! So I thought I'd go more in depth about what this kind of vacation would look like,… Continue reading Vacation Ideas for Coffee Lovers
Frightful Fun at Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights may not be happening this year, but Universal Orlando has dreamed up other frightfully fun ideas to scare even its most stoic guests. And its included with daytime admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure! September 26-27 and October 3-November 1 will be scary good! BRAVE TWO HAUNTED HOUSES… Continue reading Frightful Fun at Universal Orlando
Every Kid Outdoors
Parents, if you have a fourth grader, your family can visit over 2,000 federal lands and waters - including National Parks - at no charge. Fourth Grade Teachers can also apply for their students. Every Kid Outdoors is an effort to connect America's youth to public lands, to ensure a new generation of stewards. The… Continue reading Every Kid Outdoors
Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest
The inspiration behind our short visit to Paducah, KY was to take a hike in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness, which along with six other wilderness areas, is part of Shawnee National Forest in S Illinois. Together, there are 3,300 acres of rolling hills. The 1964 Wilderness Act ensures that nature will be allowed… Continue reading Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest
Belle Louise Historic Guest House, Paducah, KY
I adore historic homes and dream about restoring one in retirement. Cary and Melinda Winchester got to live out my dream with the Belle Louise Historic Guest House in Paducah, KY. About the Home Built in 1879, this Italianate mansion was built by Lt. James Daniel Frazier and his wife Sarah Abigail Frazier for their… Continue reading Belle Louise Historic Guest House, Paducah, KY
How to Spend 24 Hours in Paducah, a Charming Little Port Town in W Kentucky
Shortly after moving to Nashville earlier this year, I casually mentioned to the DH that I wanted to visit Garden of the Gods in S Illinois. To my absolute surprise, he planned a visit there in conjunction with an overnight stay in Paducah, which is on the way. Designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2013,… Continue reading How to Spend 24 Hours in Paducah, a Charming Little Port Town in W Kentucky
A Twinkle of Holiday Magic
We'll be at Disney World during the holidays and were keeping all our fingers and toes crossed that Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT's Candlelight Processional might happen. Unfortunately, these events are taking a hiatus, but Disney World plans to infuse a twinkle of holiday magic throughout the parks and resorts to make visits… Continue reading A Twinkle of Holiday Magic
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