Another amazing BlogHer conference has come to an end. This was my third BlogHer Conference – I attended ’14 in San Jose and ’15 in New York City. I also attended a BlogHer Pro in ’14. While I am not a newbie to BlogHer – I am no where near the seasoned pro my six …
Packing Shoes #TravelHack
I travel a lot. This summer has been especially busy. Since my last day of teaching I have attended a PBL World Teaching conference, vacationed in Mexico, road tripped through eight states and three National Parks, spent a week at my brother’s lake house, I am currently in Los Angeles for the BlogHer ’16 blogging conference, …
Road Trip Essentials – Planning for Your Road Trip #KeepOnGoing
Today we set out on the second half of our 4,000 plus mile road trip. A dozen days ago I loaded up the car with two of my daughters and we headed to North Dakota. Those that know me well, know that North Dakota is my home state. We moved from NoDak to California when …
Our Week at the Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta
When the school year ended, we packed our suitcases and headed out on vacation! I love to travel and explore, but sometimes you simply need a vacation to rest and relax. The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta was the perfect place to rest, relax, recharge and get out a bit for some local exploration. First off, The Grand Mayan …
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared: Book Review
I just finished the book The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, I can’t claim to have read this book, rather I listened to it via Audible. Audible is a whole new experience for me! I love reading, but since I am currently on a very long road trip …
Sliced Watermelon Jello Shots
Watermelon Jello shots are simply delicious and fun! This is a step above my standard jell0 shots in the portable cups and are prefect to serve at adult only parties. Believe me – your friends will love them making you very, very popular! Putting the jello shots into the watermelon rind takes a bit more …
Pet Travel Tips – Packing Lists, Flying and Car Advice
We are in the thick of summer and for many of us summer plans include a road trip. I am packing today and getting ready to embark on a 4,102 mile road trip! Our 4,000 plus miles road trip will include visiting three National Parks – Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier. This is 1,00 miles …
The Nest: Book Review and Party Menu
The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney is a tale of four siblings playing the waiting game – waiting for a large inheritance that will be paid out to the four adults once Melody, the youngest sibling, turns forty. Melody’s fortieth birthday is coming up but it seems not soon enough. The four siblings, Leo, Beatrice, Jack, …
How to Make Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Coconut Ice Cream #SundaySupper
Happy Pina Colada Day! Yes, today is National Pina Colada Day. That is a good thing! Having just returned home from a week in Puerto Vallarta where I enjoyed many frothy Pina Coladas beach side, I am all about celebrating today! Celebrating with Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Coconut Ice Cream topped with pineapple and shredded coconut! As …
Chicken Tenders Parmesan Recipe and Easy Kitchen Clean Up
Chicken Tenders Parmesan Recipe and Easy Kitchen Clean Up has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScrubCloth #CollectiveBias One of my kids’ most often requested meal is Chicken Tenders Parmesan – they simple love it! I affectionately call these Grown-Up Chicken Tenders because the parmesan cheese and fresh …