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Alderbrook Resort & Spa – A Hidden Lakeside Gem

Oct 14 by 1 Comment

Nestled between the Olympic National Forest and the Hood Canal is the Alderbrook Resort & Spa, a picture-perfect lakeside retreat where tranquility overcomes stress. When I landed in Seattle for the very first time I couldn’t believe my eyes. The vegetation, the views, the people—they were all so different than anywhere else I’d ever visited […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: family, lake, luxury, northwest, pacific, resort, seattle, spa, travel, union, washington

2017 Honda Civic Type R – Mom & Dad’s Ultimate Hot Hatch

Oct 4 by 1 Comment

Boasting everyday comfort, boyish looks, and smokin’ race track chops, the Civic Type R knocks on the door of practical sports car nirvana. A single-propeller floatplane quickly accelerated out of a charming marina in Seattle, Washington. Much to my surprise, it only took the bright-blue bird about 150 feet to take off, and within minutes […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Civic, drive, hatchback, honda, hot-hatch, seattle, travel, type r, washington

POWER UP – Time to Change the Way You Snack

Sep 13 by 47 Comments

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I participated in Mom Blog Tour Sweets & Snacks Expo (#MomBlogTourFF)  on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. I received Power Up products to facilitate my post, but my opinion and creative content are my own. POWER UP is the perfect on-the-go snack for just about everyone! With many mixes to choose from, I can almost promise you […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: healthy, snacking, snacks, Trail mix, travel

Travel Hotspots With XFINITY WiFi

Sep 13 by Leave a Comment

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This post has been compensated by XFINTY and its advertiser. As usual, all opinions are mine alone.   Whether by road, rail, or plane, travels can challenge a family’s patience, sanity, and most definitely their mobile data allotments. XFINITY WiFi Hotspots app to the rescue!  As summer comes to a close for families across the […]

Filed Under: Reviews, technology, Travel Tagged With: comcast, family, kids, mobile data, road trip, summer, travel, wifi, xfinity

Spring Break Travel Guide: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort

Mar 10 by Leave a Comment

“We were provided overnight accommodations in order to facilitate this story. All opinions and content are our own.” Spring Break Travel Guide: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort There are many great spring break destinations across the country, but the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has quickly become one of […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: hotel, jw marriott, review, san Antonio, spa, Texas, travel, Travel with kids

Hilton Hotel Review – How to Spring Break in Fort Wayne!

Mar 7 by Leave a Comment

“We were provided overnight accommodations to facilitate this story. As usual, all content and opinions are our own!” It’s Easy to Get Flustered When Planning for an Epic Spring Break. After All, There Are Hundreds of Destinations to Choose From. Here’s Why We Chose the Hilton in Fort Wayne, Indiana! If you haven’t heard of Fort Wayne, […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: family, fort wayne, hilton, hotel, indiana, review, spring break, travel

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Kicking off the Year in Style

Jan 29 by Leave a Comment

4×4 Limited Grand Cherokee Welcomes 2017 and a Very Moody Mother Nature It feels good to welcome the new year happy and invigorated, but whether that feeling actually lasts past the first week or so, that’s another story. It’s no secret that the holidays are an exhausting time of year, financially and emotionally. Personally, we […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: 2017, 4x4, grand cherokee, jeep, off road, travel, winter

JW Marriott San Antonio – Hill Country Holidays 2016

Dec 23 by 2 Comments

“We were provided accommodations in order to facilitate this story. As always, all content and opinions are solely our own.” “The holiday season awards us a special opportunity to make memories. Whether it’s at home, or on the road, the month of December is a magical time for kids and grown ups alike. We headed […]

Filed Under: Family Time, Travel Tagged With: family, hill country holidays, jw marriott, luxury, san Antonio, Texas, travel

The 2017 HGTV Dream Home Meets Our Dream SUV!

Dec 5 by Leave a Comment

“If you’re an HGTV junkie like we are at my house, I probably don’t need to explain what the HGTV Dream Home is. But just in case, here’s what this dreamy, once-a-year giveaway is all about.” The 2017 HGTV Dream Home Meets Our Dream SUV! We’ve previously shared with you our deep love for the […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Travel Tagged With: 2017, dream home, georgia, HGTV, honda, travel

West Virginia – More Than a Destination, a Learning Experience!

Nov 21 by Leave a Comment

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“We were provided accommodations and access to some attractions in order to facilitate this story. As always, all opinions are ours” Keeping a surprise from anyone in my house is nearly impossible, especially with everyone’s busy schedules. I usually find myself trying to plan our trips around soccer practices, games, preschool programs, work schedules and […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: arrowhead, beckley, bridge day, mountain biking, new river gorge, travel, west virginia, white water rafting

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