Paris, Squared

Visiting Paris twice in as many days was an interesting experience and an opportunity to compare two towns with the same name, Paris, Arkansas and Paris, Texas. Both towns are proud of their namesakes and have Eiffel Towers...

Fabulous Fall Cleaning Secrets

Sometimes in Texas, we aren’t 100% sure if we’re going to get an official fall, so it sure is exciting when we start to see some color in the trees and feel that crispness in the air! We...

Dingle, Ireland – Where Has All the Fungie Gone?

My heart was saddened as I read the New York Times article, “Fungie, Ireland’s Missing Dolphin, ‘Goes with the Tide.’” The beloved symbol of the seaside city of Dingle, Ireland, has not been seen in Dingle Bay...

Vicksburg, MS – A Look At The Mighty River

Vicksburg, Mississippi, is most famous for its history significance during the Civil War. The Vicksburg National Military Park overlooks the mighty Mississippi River. The beautiful scenery belies the terrible bloodshed that occurred here in one of the pivotal...

Georgetown, TX – Something For Everyone

The first time I ate dinner in Georgetown, Texas, was during an agonizingly slow trip from Austin to Waxahachie on a Friday night. Our group of four women decided to get off the highway, eat, and wait...

San Antonio Riverwalk – Strolling With A Twist

Thousands of sparkling lights reflecting in the lazily flowing river as the sound of laughter floats through the air. These are just two of the details that draw me back to the San Antonio Riverwalk at least...

Sailing Down The Yangtze

We embarked on a three-day cruise down the Yangtze River on the LiAnn, part of the Victoria Cruise Line. This sailing, which left from Chongqing, was part of our larger tour of China. Chongqing is an amazing city....

Traveling During The Pandemic

Deciding to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic was a new challenge and one we did not make lightly. Like many people, my husband and I were tired of our house and tired of the sameness of constantly...

Flaxseed & Protein… In Everything!

I add extra Flaxseed & Protein to as many meals as I can for the kids. One super easy way is at breakfast. Their pancakes will have the added Protein & Fiber they need for feeling their...

Chengdu China Offers A Bear-able Opportunity

Visiting the Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that brought a smile to my face. The primary purpose of the Research Center is conservation and breeding of the rare giant pandas. However, realizing...

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