My Favorite Hometown Date Night Restaurants
West End Edition Whether at home or traveling, we make it a point to have #datenight every week to get alone time with no distractions. Since I talk about restaurants where we travel, I thought it only fair to talk about
What’s in my Camera Bag
My camera bag isn't just a place to shove my gear and forget about it. Instead, it's an organized system of compartments, pockets, and cushioned boxes that hold my photography tools like a cozy tiny home. Sure, I could buy
Trapped!
One hour to go, and we would be home from our holiday vacation. Unless that is, we get caught in a 17-hour traffic nightmare. Emergency Preparedness is my jam. (pun intended) Whether it's how I prepare my purse, my luggage, my car,
Sightseeing Sidekicks Lose Luggage
How to avoid it, and what to do if you can't. It was bound to happen at some point. If you fly enough, you will eventually have a missing or late bag. The chance of losing your bags has increased with
Packing Like Mary Poppins
Using a system means you will be prepared for almost anything! My family loves to tease me about my "Mary Poppins" bag and how I always have what we need when we need it. Ever since I started carrying a purse
Things Not to Miss at Wrigley Field
This year I visited Chicago for a business event, and other than losing our luggage, it was a great trip. One of the sites we squeezed in was a visit to the Cub's Wrigley Field. Let me be the first
Five Packing Mistakes You Make Every Time You Travel
Avoid these to save money, frustration and time. Are you one of those people who always packs too much for your trips? Do you bring the wrong items or forget something important? If so, you're not alone. My family teases me
Things Not to Miss in Berkeley Springs West Virginia
What To Do on Your Weekend Getaway I love quick escapes within driving distance, and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is one of those locations for us. We recently spent the weekend in this creative, friendly town, and here is the "what not
Prevent Packing Pitfalls
Get organized and make preparing for your trip a snap! It never fails. I make a packing list, either hand-written or by spreadsheet, yet I still manage to forget something. Or worse, leave something behind AT THE HOTEL ROOM! So recently,
Things Not To Miss at The County Fair
Food, Rides, and Fun Our local county fair just ended and brought back great childhood memories. Mom would take my brother, me, and maybe a friend to our fairgrounds, where we could split off and create our adventure. County fairs are