I just returned from a trip to Orlando where I ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon and the Enchanted 10K. The combination of those two back-to-back races is called the Fairy Tale Challenge and its 19.3 miles over two days. See also, my feet still hurt. I know running the Disney Princess Half Marathon is a life…
I love everything about Disney. One of my favorite things about Disney is character dining. We do at least one Disney character dining experience each time we visit Disney World. I tell myself that we need to enjoy these types of experiences before my kids get too old or too cool to enjoy them but…
When I was preparing for our trip to Decatur Texas last year and sorting through different options for family activities, I was surprised to learn there was a tiger sanctuary near Dallas, specifically in Bridgeport Texas. Decatur and Bridgeport are technically a part of the Dallas Fort Worth Metro area, although this is about an…
The one thing I love about Texas is how vast it is and how much there is to explore. Actually, there’s more than one thing I love about Texas. From a Traveler’s perspective, I love the diversity of the landscapes, the cities, and the things to do. We have beaches, we have piney woods, we…
As I sit here at my desk, I’m four days away from my ninth and tenth runDisney race and my very first Princess Half Marathon weekend. Instead of doing that thing I need to do to prepare for the 10K and the half marathon that seemed like a good idea when I signed up, I’m going to…
The Chicago Auto Show is the world’s largest auto show. While most auto shows run the span of a weekend or a few days, the Chicago Auto Show runs from February 8th through February 17th. If you’re in or near Chicago, I highly recommend you stop by. The Chicago Auto Show makes a great family…
Anyone who knows me knows I love to travel. A weekend trip to explore another part of Texas? I’m always up for that…it’s a big state! A week-long (or more!) trip to another country? Bring it on. I was born with the wanderlust gene and I can’t imagine it any other way. I am kind…
You might be asking yourself “Where in the world is Medora North Dakota?” Medora is located in the Badlands of North Dakota near the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, South Unit. Medora is full of wide open spaces, charming shops and eateries, and friendly people. Medora might be a little bit of a secret…
First, let the record reflect I hate terms like “off the beaten path” or “hidden gem” when used to describe a lesser-known travel destination. It’s probably a weird personal bias…any phrase that ventures close to the border of over-used cliche just gets on my nerves. But…I get the reason we use them. For instance, Phillisburg…
Gulf Shores Alabama is one of our top spring break picks. Beautiful white sand beaches. A community geared toward families. Easy to get to. I mean…what’s not to love? If you want to try something different or knock off a bucket list item during your spring break beach trip, I recommend parasailing. Here’s why parasailing…