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Fitness? Yeah, Fittin’ Dis Workout into My Travel Plans

TownePlace Suites Austin North Tech Ridge gym

In my travel anxiety tips post I talked a little about how I do what I can to stay fit while traveling to help me combat travel-related anxiety. Like I mentioned, I always try to stay at a hotel that has a fitness center inside, or at least a gym nearby. When I visited Austin, I was fortunate [Read More…]

Beachcombing for Petoskey Stones in Michigan

I’m Michigan born and raised (right on the lake), so I know firsthand the beauty of the state. There’s nothing like a summer in Petoskey! I remember carrying colorful plastic pails out to the water’s edge with my siblings and spending hours beachcombing for Petoskey stones, the ultimate Michigan souvenir. If you’ve been to the Petoskey area, [Read More…]

8 Must Do’s in Wicomico County, Maryland

Wicomico County, MD Must Do's, Eats and Stays

While visiting Maryland’s Eastern Shore last fall on a hosted media trip, I had the chance to explore the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula with its distinctly unique culture and history. Just a short ride away from Ocean City, this laid-back getaway will leave you refreshed and happy, so check out this list of things [Read More…]

So Yeah I’m Definitely Moving to Texas

If you’re wondering where to stay in Austin and don’t want to deal with pricey and crowded downtown hotels, I know just the place… I was recently invited on a whirlwind trip to Austin to celebrate the 300th TownePlace Suites location in North Austin (Tech Ridge). While my mom had both visited Austin and stayed at a [Read More…]

5 Silly Things Tourists Do (Inspired by Penguins of America)

This post about silly things tourists do is in partnership with Little, Brown & Co. for the humorous new book, Penguins of America. The lavish illustrations of how people penguins act will have you laughing at human ridiculousness. The book was written by #1 bestselling author James Patterson & his son Jack Patterson, and with every turn of [Read More…]

Carrot Raisin Salad

This carrot raisin salad brings back so many potluck memories for me. My parents must have been members of a potluck club because it seemed like we were constantly headed to yet another one when I was little. The best part of potlucks is that you pick and choose what you want to eat, and […]

Strawberry Watermelon-Lime Summer Slush

This strawberry watermelon lime slush was created in partnership with Born Sweet Zing™ Organic Stevia Sweetener – Zero Calories. I’m the kind of person who needs to be sipping on something all day long. Whether I’m working at my desk, watching TV or traveling, I like to have a beverage nearby. Fortunately, it’s fresh fruit season […]

Fifty Shades Darker Cocktail for Girls Night In

This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Just in time for you to gather the girls for the home entertainment release of Fifty Shades Darker Unrated, we’ve got the perfect girls night in cocktail. So stay in and slip into something darker this weekend! The ‘Masked After Dark’ cocktail takes things Fifty Shades […]

Huntsville Alabama Ghost Walk + Ghost Tour Tips

Huntsville Ghost Walk Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the stories you hear during ghost walks are typically full of historical tidbits and entertaining lore. I’ve enjoyed many of them, so I was happy to go on the Huntsville ghost walk as part of the TBEX conference in Alabama this year. It was different than […]

How to Combat Travel Anxiety When You As a Person Are Pressed AF

I love traveling but I also find it a bit stressful sometimes. Like I wrote about recently, I’m someone who really loves the comforts of home, so when I’m traveling and out of my daily routine, it can throw me for a loop. Do you deal with travel anxiety too? Let me guess: You wake up […]

The Inn at Ragged Edge in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

As part of a hosted media trip, I had the pleasure of staying at The Inn at Ragged Edge, located in rural Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and it’s an absolutely stunning mansion turned bed and breakfast. Once the summer home of Colonel Moorehead Cowell Kennedy, a Pennsylvania railroad bigwig, the early 20th century Frank Furness-designed residence features rich […]