September 2016

Just this week, my husband and daughter flew on United Airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago. United is our carrier of choice, mostly because my husband flies United for his work…

You’re alone. Lost. Scared. You need to be rescued. And it’s just you and your cell phone. Pretty much the only thing every person in this county has on them at…

As many of you know, I am not a full-time traveler. I’m not even a part-time traveler. Rather, I’m a full-time mom, homemaker, and family organizer. I’m not constantly traveling all…

Back in 2009, I was able to finally cross something big off my bucket list – to see an active volcano. I traveled to the Big Island of Hawaii and…

  Grading my experience with Amazon Prime Pantry: A As someone who orders at least one thing per week at Amazon, I decided to finally try Amazon Prime Pantry and…

  Best Western High Sierra Hotel – Mammoth Lakes, CA GRADING Overall Score: B Staff: C Room: B Amenities: B Recommended?: Yes PROS              …

Das Bier Garden (The Beer Garden) 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL GRADING Overall Score: A Cost: B Fun Potential: B (rating for adults, obviously) Recommended?: Yes Reviewing the Hoffman Estates Beer Garden…

Hiking at Salome Jug – A Thrilling Canyon Adventure! ♦Guest post by Mitch Stevens♦ I’m Mitch Stevens, founder and lead guide for Southwest Discoveries, a hiking and adventure company based in…

Aravaipa – The Grand Canyon of the Sonoran Desert ♦Guest post by Mitch Stevens♦ I’m Mitch Stevens, founder and lead guide for Southwest Discoveries, a hiking and adventure company based in…