Wander off the beaten path
Read about what life is like for natives of a destination.
My sister Karin moved out to Portland, Oregon some years ago. Since we live on opposite coasts, and I live down south and she up north, we don’t get to see each other as much as we would like. However, I enjoy hearing about local road trips she makes. Therefore, she inspired me to write […]
With so many people spending more time at home I decided to write about how to turn your garage into a mancave in time for Fathers Day. Some years back when our children were younger my husband and I used to have Friday night date nights on our patio. At some point we ended up […]
Father’s Day is approaching so what should you get for your dad? Some dads are just hard to shop for. Therefore I have compiled these ideas for fathers day gifts with the help of my husband and several friends and neighbors, who are dads. Ideas for Fathers Day Gifts for the Mixologist Most dads enjoy […]
Living in South Florida gives us many opportunities for spending time outside, hence the garden rooms. Over the years we have turned the blank slate that was our yard into many quaint living areas. They began with kid friendly spaces for jungle gyms, slip and slides, and outdoor areas for messy art projects and play […]
What qualities make up good mothers day gifts? Once you figure out what you want, where do you find it? I have tried to take the stress out of buying good mother’s day gifts by doing some research and compiling a shopping guide here. Moms are all different ages and have many different interests and […]
At the start of the pandemic I began a journal. I recently reread it and realized how much we have gotten back to basics since then. I am writing this from a native perspective of a Floridian living in south Florida minus the hustle and bustle. This is my journey into a more laid back […]
Explore the road with me as we journey through Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee to learn about important people in black history. Originally this was meant to be part of a larger road trip. We planned to begin in Florida and head to Georgia after Tennessee. However, Covid hit and we cancelled most of our trip. […]