**GIVEAWAY ALERT** Head over to my Instagram page for your chance to win a Santa's White Christmas coffee and magic mug gift box PLUS a $25 gift card from Barnie's Coffee online. We are less than 10 days from Christmas….have you even started gift shopping yet? I admit, it’s been a fairly busy season so far – between marathon training, end of semester schoolwork, and a sprinkling of Holiday and family get togethers, I haven’t had time to even think about gift giving. And this is why I was so [continue reading...]
What to do on a Long Layover in Minneapolis
What to do on a Long Layover in Minneapolis (The following ideas can be done separately if you have less time than I had. Downtown Minneapolis is a 20-minute ride on the light rail from the airport, while Mall of America is only 10 minutes away. And the food and drinks are a lot cheaper when you go off airport property.) The Long Layover in Minneapolis started with a mechanical delay I was running through four terminals at the Minneapolis airport, knocking over countless children [continue reading...]
On Location Tours New York City
All About: On Location Tours New York City NEW for 2020 - Mrs. Maisel's Marvelous Tour of New York City. Explore 1950's New York on this marvelous bus tour to the shops, bars, cafés, and parks that are featured on all three seasons of the series. I visit NYC so often that I consider myself to be almost a local. I know 6 different ways to get anywhere, and I can recommend the best places to eat anything from a taco to a lobster roll. Like most New York tourists, I have toured Ellis Island [continue reading...]
Alden Suites St. Pete Beach
I recently spent an amazing fun filled weekend at Alden Suites St. Pete Beach. Located west of St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Pete Beach is situated on a barrier island and is less than 45 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Alden Suites St. Pete Beach sits on four acres of white sand beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico, and I have an opportunity for you to win a two-night stay in a poolside suite! Accommodations at Alden Suites Alden Suites Beachfront Resort has 141 one-bedroom suites [continue reading...]
Easy to Assemble Brownie Santa Hats
(edited: Easy to Assemble Brownie Santa Hats was originally posted on November 27, 2017 and has since been edited to add affiliate links that are of no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.) Did you survive Thanksgiving? We spent the holiday on Hilton Head Island and went out for a buffet dinner at the Sea Pines Resort. It was absolutely delicious and the weather was cold, perfect for Thanksgiving Day. We had plenty of seafood and turkey along with a variety of veggies like [continue reading...]
A Give Kids the World Wish
In 1986 there was a little girl named Amy who had a wish to visit the theme parks in Orlando. She was battling leukemia and her family had contacted Orlando local hotelier Henri Landwirth. Unfortunately, Amy never made it to Orlando, and Henri began a mission to grant children with life threatening diseases their wishes to see the theme parks. And so began Give Kids the World and the fulfillment of a Give Kids the World wish. Give Kids the World Village In 1989 Give Kids the World opened a [continue reading...]
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
This is a summary of a recent Dominican Republic Mission Trip I joined. My hope is that if you are considering taking a mission trip of your own, this will encourage you and hopefully you will find it as fulfilling as I did. Here's a rundown of our mission, where we stayed, what we ate, and about the area we visited. DONATE HERE FOR THE NEXT MISSION Jump to Article Index This past summer I traveled to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip with my church, Discovery Church in [continue reading...]
Juneau Whale Watch Tour Alaska
I spent a week in Juneau, Alaska during the summer solstice. The days were long, but there was still quite a chill in the air. But a good chill. The kind of chill that feels comforting and clean, like breathing pure crisp air on a beautiful autumn morning. Except it was summer, and this is typical of the air in Juneau. I set out to join a whale watching tour on Auke Bay so I met up with the Juneau Whale Watch Tour with Juneau Tours. I signed up for a 4.5 hour combo tour – a few hours of whale [continue reading...]
BBQ Pulled Squash Recipe
It’s no secret that my favorite restaurant is Butcher and Bee in Charleston, South Carolina. Located just north of the downtown historic city, Butcher and Bee used to post their daily menu on Facebook every morning. The menu was small but incredibly creative with lots of choices for carnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans alike. A little something for everyone. I would squeeeee with delight whenever I saw the BBQ pulled squash on the menu. It is amazing. Pulled Squash versus Jackfruit There is [continue reading...]
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with BBQ Sauce
I created this Sweet Potato Black Bean burger a few years ago after tasting a similar version in St. Augustine at a restaurant called The Floridian. They been offering it for years, as far back as I can remember. Their version is served with a side of chipotle mayonnaise, I chose to prepare my burger with homemade BBQ sauce. Read on for this delicious recipe and an idea for the leftovers. I remember when the Impossible Burger was only found in a handful of restaurants. You really had to [continue reading...]
