One day out of the blue, my friend and co-worker, Jamie, said to me, “I want to go to Grand Rapids. Take me there!” I’ve traveled to Grand Rapids a number of times over the last few years. After hearing me talk about it so much, Jamie knows that the city has become one of […]
The Curonian Spit is the most captivating place you’ve never heard of. It is rich in history and full of natural wonders, and it’s an ideal family travel destination. A spit is defined as “a narrow point of land projecting into the sea”, and that’s exactly what the Curonian Spit is. The swath of land extends into […]
With Roseville, Minnesota as our base, we were perfectly positioned to spend an enjoyable 72 hours in the Twin Cities earlier this fall. Following is a day-by-day breakdown of the fun we had, including tips for visiting the Twin Cities with kids. Day 1 – Mall of America / Nickelodeon Universe I made my very first visit […]
Roseville, Minnesota, is perfectly positioned for visitors to enjoy all that the Twin Cities have to offer. Roseville is only ten minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, giving travelers convenient access to both cities. Roseville was our base for a recent long weekend in the Twin Cities. Our objectives were to visit the Mall of […]
Along with all the outdoor fun and music experiences I had in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was also treated to some outstanding meals and drinks in delightfully historic places. I covered a lot of gastronomic (and geographic) ground during my short stay, and the following are my recommendations for where to eat and drink in Knoxville, […]
The premise of this blog – this brand – is and always has been to demonstrate that a working parent, like myself, can still enjoy what she fancies in life, even after having a couple of kids. The main focus has been how I manage to travel, with and without my children, while holding down a […]
The “wouldn’t it be cool if…?” idea turned out to be a huge success. For the Love of Lincoln was met with interest, enthusiasm, and – at one location – even fanfare. From historians to brewers, folks we met along the way were genuinely intrigued and curious about our journey. For the Love of Lincoln was a […]
“Wouldn’t it be cool if….?” How many great ideas start out that way? An idea that may seem a bit outlandish at first but then the more you talk about it, you start believing that it really isn’t so ridiculous and you vow to make it happen? This is exactly how my latest project came about. […]
The main reason I chose to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a few days on my own was to decompress and recharge. Additionally, I didn’t exactly hide the fact that I wanted to spend time in Grand Rapids to take in the thriving beer scene. With more than thirty craft breweries in the area, I […]
This working/traveling mom thing is cool and all. It’s wonderful when people tell me that I’m an inspiration to them and how impressed they are that I manage to do so much, what with balancing a career, a family, and a travel lifestyle. But you know what? It’s tiring. And it’s stressful. Throw in two […]
