Follow along on our Route 66 Road Trip turn-by-turn along the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles! Day 1 from Chicago to Springfield included breakfast at Lou Mitchell’s, two looming muffler men, a larger-than-life Lincoln in the World’s Largest Covered Wagon, and lots of vintage signs! Route 66 Route Trip Day 1: Chicago to …
One day in New Orleans is just not enough. I can’t wait to go back and explore more!We started our day in the French Quarter with breakfast at Cafe Beignet, complete with a glass of breakfast wine (because we’re on vacation!) and some live jazz. Everything at Cafe Beignet is covered in powdered sugar. Warning: …
Did you know June is National Home Safety Month? Yeah, me neither. But it is, and such perfect timing! Since I’m sharing my epic road trip, I thought I might share the home security measures I take while traveling. First of all, I do not understand why so many people post that they are going …
Aside from the bats, booze, and BBQ of Austin, the city also has a lot of murals. A LOT. Here are just a few that we saw. You’re My Butter Half: This one was probably my favorite. It was so bright and colorful with a cheerful message. Address: 2000 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX My Butter Half …
Austin came highly recommended to us. We were told to spend at least 2 nights. But we struggled. I think our issues were that we were there on a Monday and Tuesday, and I didn’t do my food/restaurant research prior to arrival. The BBQ runs out early, the food trucks aren’t open on Mondays and …
New Mexico definitely lives up to it’s state motto, “The Land of Enchantment.” Giant chile peppers and giant pistachio nuts, awesome motel signs, sledding down the whitest sand dunes, searching for aliens, and exploring giant caverns! We had such an awesome time! Our first stop after a long drive from Tombstone, AZ was the Giant Chile …
The first stop on our epic road trip across the country was Tombstone, AZ. It was a bit of a detour, but when you’re within 30 minutes of a place that has not one, but TWO movies made about it, then maybe you should go see what all the fuss is. Our first stop in …
The Mister and I embarked on an epic 40-day road trip a couple of months ago. We criss-crossed the US, from California down through the southern states and up to North Carolina to visit the Mister’s parents. We then went up through Nashville and Louisville to Chicago. From Chicago we started our 18-day turn-by-turn Route …
Hat. AAA Card. Sunglasses. Sunscreen. Shirt. Scarf. Shorts. Purse. Camera. Lip Balm. Sandals. Baby Wipes. Corn Nuts. Water Bottle. Whether it is a short drive up the coast or a cross country trip, a road trip is perfect for a summer getaway! After 40 days on the road criss-crossing the country, I think I am qualified …
If you love Disney and Disneyland and history, then you would love the Walt Disney Family Museum. It was so well done and beautifully laid out and HUGE. The mister and I were there for four hours! Every time we went around a corner, there was more!The museum has artifacts and drawings from Walt’s family …