Something about fall just screams “Make stuff in your crock pot” amiright? Full disclosure: I use my crock pot all year-’round. It’s just too easy not to and summers are super hot in Texas and it’s nice to have “real food” without turning on the oven and making the house even hotter. But when the…
Do you have a fall family bucket list? We’ve never made a fall bucket list but I thought for this year, it might be a fun new thing to do. We don’t really have what most people consider fall weather in Texas. We have pumpkin spice things and we like cozy sweaters and flannels but…
Like a lot of Gen-Xers, my first memories of Milwaukee involve 1970s sitcoms. Known as Brew City for its history in beer making, Milwaukee was the backdrop for everyone’s favorite bottling plant workers, Laverne Difazio and Shirley Feeney, as well as the Happy Days crew. The major bottling plants have moved out of Milwaukee and…
I am not really a baker, y’all. I love cooking and creating new recipes but baking requires a level of patience that I’m usually lacking. I do have a sweet tooth, though, and my family likes having dessert a couple of times a week, so these toffee graham cracker cookies are a great “meet in…
Travel is definitely back but the price of flying is up. Here’s how to save on airfare. How to Save on Airfare and Snag the Best Flight Deals Not all of these tips on how to save on airfare will work for every traveler, all the time but this is a general overview of what…
According to Tourism Economics, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, saw over $1.5B in visitor spending in 2021, which ranked fifth out of the state’s 95 counties. This uptick in tourism revenue marked a 40% year-over-year increase, making Hamilton one of only 10 Tennessee counties to see that level of growth. Whether your summer vacation plans…
If a getaway with your partner sounds like the ideal vacation, here are nine travel tips for couples. Traveling as a couple will give you an exclusive, inside look at the quirks and qualities that make your partner unique and one-of-a-kind—and vice versa. You’ll learn as much about each other as you will your travel destination. …
If you’re anticipating that European trip in 2024, here’s what you need to know now about ETIAS, the new Europe travel requirements that everyone has been talking about. New Europe Travel Requirements: What Americans Need To Know Now After the travel slowdown from 2020 through 2022, travel is picking up in a big way but…
I’ve been on 12 cruises and have three more booked over the next 18 months. Suffice to say, I think it’s a great way to vacation. Here are eight things I always do on a cruise. I’ve been on 12 Cruises. Here Are Eight Things I Always Do On A Cruise Plus, two things I…
If you’re reading this, you are probably getting ready to go on your first Disney Cruise or searching for tips on how to get ready for your first Disney Cruise. You may be researching and figuring out whether a Disney Cruise is right for you. You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been on seven…
