Since we're headed out west bright and early tomorrow morning, I thought it was in proper timing to share my top 5 airport travel tips. I've been wanting to do a post such as this for a while now and today felt right. T and I have fallen into a pretty solid travel routine. He travels more frequently ...
A Weekend At The Lake
There's something about summertime in a small lake town. Early morning walks on the quiet streets. The relaxing sound of a boat's wake hitting shore after passing by. Kids' laughter echoing from the nearby beach. And quaint restaurants never too busy to squeeze you in. I grew up in that world - ...
Summer Fun in Des Moines
Our city may be small in terms of "city", but oh is it mighty. The more Des Moines grows and expands it's boundaries, the more T and I fall in love with where we live. T grew up here, and I'm an Iowan, but the Des Moines we used to know as kids has burst out of it's shell and become a truly great ...
How To Spend 3 Days in Marco Island
Ah, southwest Florida. My mom and I were lucky enough to spend Mother’s Day weekend together in Marco Island, Florida – soaking up sunshine, eating seafood and relaxing by the water. Not a bad 3 day getaway. When we first booked the extended weekend, we wondered whether the trip ...
What I’m Packing: Marco Island
By the time you read this, I'll be in the air en route from our connection in Chicago to Fort Myers, Florida! From Fort Myers, we'll drive south to Marco Island for a couple days of relaxation. My mom and I decided to do a little getaway after a busy winter and the fact that it landed on Mother's ...