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As someone who had no interest in alligators prior to my trip to Kissimmee, Florida, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed spending time at the Alligator Capital of the World: Gatorland. A privately owned 110-acre theme park and … Read more
What is one of the best words in the English language…? Free! Right? Now what other word is just as good to hear? Vacation! This summer the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is combining those two wonderful words. They are … Read more
Cats have been chasing mice for years and years, but that doesn’t stop them from being totally adorable in the process. From cat toys to sock puppets, here are my favorite crafts based on the fuzzy critters suitable for preschoolers … Read more
As I planned my Saturday in Orlando it quickly became apparent that it was about to be a long busy day. Family had put in a few gift request and I also had to get some last minute things taken … Read more
Last month I had the amazing opportunity to spend a few days at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii. While there, I had the pleasure of meeting with Chef Kevin Chong for a delicious cooking tutorial on how to prepare a … Read more
Do you have a little soccer star? Or maybe just a little soccer fan with a huge love for the game? Then you need to know that McDonald’s is sending twenty five kids from the U.S. to the 2014 FIFA … Read more
Did you know there are 312 characters that make up the kingdom of Arendelle from Frozen? While the population is quite small for a kingdom, there’s actually more characters in Frozen than in any other Disney film to date! If … Read more
This winter Michigan has seen colder temps and the highest snowfall we have seen in decades. It’s also been one of the saddest, with numerous care pile ups taking far too many lives. As I sat watching the news each … Read more
Have you ever wondered where Shrek and How To Train Your Dragon were made? For years, I’ve been curious about what the mysterious halls of DreamWorks Animation looked like. As a Los Angeles local, I could tell you where half of the … Read more
With both our vehicles approaching the 200,000 mile mark, my husband and I have been thinking hard on our next vehicle(s). While we both appreciate different styles of cars there are a couple of things we’re in agreement on. We’re … Read more
Forget regular breaded and fried jalapeño poppers, these bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer for any party. The combination of sweet spice and savory bacon make them irresistible! As I blankly stared into my fridge one morning, trying … Read more
Miracle Flights Miracle Flights provides free commercial air travel to desperately ill children and their parents anywhere in the US, and as many times as needed; so they may access doctors not available in their community. So far they have provided more than … Read more
Do you remember Rocky and Bullwinkle? As a kid, I loved watching reruns of the squirrel and moose, and then the feature film Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. It’s been over a decade since Jay Ward’s infamous characters hit the big … Read more
Hyundai debuted the Limited Edition Veloster RE:FLEX at the Chicago Auto Show to open applause by journalist and social media specialist alike. As they pulled the cover from the vehicle my mind instantly played a word association game with the Veloster … Read more
This post brought to you by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All opinions are 100% mine. As adventure of spending the next 20 years inside educational institutions looms before my daughter, I’ve been spending more time thinking about ways to instill a passion … Read more
The Nations Largest Auto Show will be making it appearance February 8th – 17th for it’s 106th year. Of course I’m talking about the Chicago Auto Show and it’s 1million+ square feet of automotive prowess. All of the major … Read more