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 …
I loved Alcatraz! The color palette is amazing! I realize it’s weird to say I loved visiting a prison, but I did. I loved the muted colors, the signs, and the history.We visited on an off-time during the week, so we had no trouble getting tickets at the ticket booth for the next ferry, but …
If you’re thinking of traveling to Big Sur, the answer is yes! Go! Go now! Big Sur, California is so amazingly, stunningly beautiful! If you have not been, then you need to go! I’m sharing my Weekend Guide to Big Sur, California including where to stay, where to eat, and what to do. A Weekend …
If you LOVE Cadbury Mini Eggs and chocolate chip cookies, then you will love this recipe for Cadbury Mini Egg Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies! It’s basically the best chocolate chip cookie recipe with Cadbury Mini Eggs added in. What could be better? I decided to make these as an excuse to buy more Cadbury Mini …
This last weekend, the Lady (my Mom) and I hosted a Hot Dog Bar BBQ party! Emily and I made cake pops the night before, and the Mister was a good sport and wore his hat and apron for the night. I just started using photoshop when I started this blog 2 months ago, so …
Two weekends ago, the mister and I went off on a local adventure to visit all of the remaining Big Donuts in Los Angeles, plus the drive-thru Donut Hole. And … we had a blind taste test! We set off around 10:30 a.m. for Randy’s Donuts, the most iconic of the group, as it has …