Here’s a look at items that I find helpful when traveling and packing for vacations.
Penguin Encounter at the Mississippi Aquarium | August 2023
Our day at the Penguin Encounter at the Mississippi Aquarium.
Washington, D.C. | March 2022
For Spring Break this year, we skipped the beach and headed north to Washington, D.C.
Glacier | Grand Teton | Yellowstone | Cody | Fall 2022
Hit the highlights with me as we drive through Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Cody, Wyoming.
East Coast Road Trip | Summer 2021
From Maine to Pennsylvania, we spent a week traveling the East Coast.
Snow Skiing | Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Ober Gatlinburg is the place for all of your snow activities. From skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tubing. There is a ton more to do even during the other seasons.
A 365 Photography Project
Year long photography projects are HARD. You will have days of over flowing creativity and you will have days where you just have nothing. It’s a roller coaster ride every step of the way. Pair that with shut downs and quarantines. It was truly like that movie Groundhog Day for months.
That last picture though. That feeling of accomplishment and completion. Ah-mazing!
The end result is a documentation of your year. Your family. Your adventures. Your highs and lows. Your growth and change.
Fall in the Ozark Mountains | Arkansas
When I came across Arkansas, I knew I had found our next destination. The Ozark Mountains did not disappoint! We approached it like a true road trip with no real destination city in mind. We only looked for the scenic route.
Fall Family Tradition | Lazy Acres
Fall…..cooler temps, new colors in nature, candy corn, pumpkin flavored bread and coffee (don’t hate- I liked Pumpkin Spice Lattes before they were instagram famous) AND the opening of our favorite local place. Lazy Acres, located in Chunky, Mississippi.
Creating a Photojournal
I want to start by saying that you DO NOT HAVE to be a professional photographer OR have expensive gear to make a photojournal. What is a photojournal? It is a form of journaling that uses pictures to tell a story.
Our Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe
The kid has a sweet tooth like his father so he asked for some cookies. Great idea! I’ve got an easy sugar cookie recipe AND a huge container of cookie cutters.
Disney Pankcakes
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And when coronavirus closes Disney (and everything else), make Mickey pancakes. :)
Helpful Apps for Disney Trips
Are you planning a trip to a Disney park anytime soon? If so, there are a few apps that can make your time in the parks so much easier. These are my top 5 apps along with a few honorable mentions:
Disney World vs. Disneyland
World or Land….That is the question. Disney World pros often wonder about DisneyLand and vice versa. Or maybe you’ve never been to either one and are trying to decide where to start.
a few days in chicago...
Even though I had never given Chicago a thought when it came to a getaway, it has become the place we can’t wait to visit again. We didn’t even scratch the surface when it comes to seeing and doing all that the city has to offer. Let me know if you have any questions or tell me your favorite Chicago sights!