One of my favorite beach states is North Carolina. I spend as much of my summer (and sometimes fall) as possible on the sandy shores of the Outer Banks. Between the surf, sound, sun, lighthouses and other natural elements, I never fail to fill up my camera’s SD card. The North Carolina Division of Tourism […]
Beauty Amplified Photography Contest: VisitNC.com offers one-of-a-kind vacation experiences
07/11/2013 by
Travel Tips: Pack light with the Travel Lux Microfiber Towel by SolEscapes
07/09/2013 by
As much as I love beach and resort getaways, I don’t relish packing bulky towels and other water-related necessities. Yes, hotels usually provide pool towels, but they don’t generally allow guests to take those towels to the beach. If you know of anybody that does, please let me know. I recently read about the Travel […]
#TEAFRESHING Giveaway from TEAS’ TEA
07/01/2013 by
Enter the TEAS’ TEA giveaway for some really refreshing prizes. What goes better with summer time than a tall glass of iced tea with lots of clinking ice cubes? Previously a black tea drinker, I’ve recently discovered the goodness of green in TEAS’ TEA. The leading supplier of green tea leaves and beverages, TEAS’ TEA […]
Cedar Fair and Panama Jack extend partnership
06/28/2013 by
Sunscreen is one of the biggest necessities of summer. I don’t step foot onto the beach or into the water park without spraying myself, and everybody around me, with a pound of sunscreen. I go through a ton of the stuff every summer. The cost far outweighs the risks of sunburn or worse. Whether it’s […]
Tea for two, anyone? Win a trip to Australia from TEAS’ TEA
05/28/2013 by
Whether you’re from the north, south, east or wild, wild west, nothing is more refreshing than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. Pull out the camera or iPhone and snap a shot of yourself enjoying that tea and you just might be on your way to the land down under. […]
Wear sunscreen and become the ‘ultimate fun family’ with Banana Boat and Great Wolf Lodge
05/22/2013 by
As a fun-in-the-sun aficionado, I am a strong proponent of the use of sunscreen. And lots of it. My child doesn’t leave the house or head to the beach without being slathered or sprayed with a pound of sunscreen. Since summer is a the time that many families join together to have fun and make […]
From the Bow of a Boat: Tree Frogs, Fish Tacos and Samplings of Summer
04/22/2013 by
We took the boat out for the first ride of the year last weekend. It’s always nice to get back out on the water after a long, cold winter. We do most of our boating and jet-skiing in the James River or Lake Anna, which is in Louisa County, Virginia. This particular trip was to Lake […]
Hoofprints in the Sand
01/23/2013 by
I’ve always been a horse girl. Posters, figurines and Black Beauty books surrounded me as a child, preteen and beyond. While I don’t decorate my walls and shelves with equine icons anymore, I do still have an affinity for a soft mane and a friendly whinny. When I can combine my love of horses with […]
Blogging About Blenders
09/27/2012 by
Move over Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart, there’s a new blender in town. It’s big and it’s colorful and it’s branded by Buffett. Now, I’m not one to wax poetic about kitchen appliances. Or cooking in general, for that matter. You will rarely see me writing about recipes or anything that requires me having to prepare […]
Standing up to Paddleboarding
09/19/2012 by
A while back, I was pondering the art of stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP to those in the know. Watching those who glide seemingly effortlessly through the water while standing atop a sturdy, floating board just made me want to give it a try. Since I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to […]
Far-Out and Fab on Florida’s Gulf Coast – Frenchy’s Oasis Motel
08/24/2012 by
Groovy, cool, neat-o and any other ‘60s saying you might surmise aptly describe the space that makes up Frenchy’s Oasis Motel. A classic motor lodge with a courtyard-style pool and back “yard” marina, Frenchy’s is located just a walk away from Clearwater Beach. Backing up to Tampa Bay, views of buildings, boats, birds and my […]
