A few packing tips

I'm by NO means an expert, but I think I've gotten pretty good at packing and maximizing the space allowed. Though I just watched a short video by an expert and learned several new tips! Samantha Brown, the Travel Channel's traveling sweetheart, offers several great tips on sticking to the TSA 3 oz. regulation and [...]

Send me on my way

I have recently entered the Biggest Baddest Bucket List contest with a pretty amazing grand prize: a 6 months all-expenses paid trip around the world and a $50,000 cash prize upon return. The winner will be reporting for My Destination, a travel company out of the UK, about the experience and will be regularly supplying [...]

I just did a write up about Hidden Baby on the VICDA website and wanted to share it with all of my readers. This is an admirable project to support a truly remarkable program. I've had the honor of visiting Happy Life several times and am so impressed with the work that is done there!

Birthday Roses

Last Sunday was my birthday.  A big birthday - more on that later. For as long as I can remember, my dad has given my sisters and me flowers on our birthdays. This year called for 30 white roses - so gorgeous! I got this vase as a favor from a friend's wedding a couple [...]

Snow Day (according to Essie)

"I can't believe that it's FINALLY snowing outside and she's keeping me inside. This is so unfair." "Seriously. So unfair." It's tough being a dog.