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Beacon Main Street and More – Best Things to Do in Beacon NY
This post is all about what to do on the famous Beacon Main Street. Beacon Main Street is one of the most charming streets in Hudson Valley. When I was searching for the best day trips from New York City, Beacon seemed like it offered exactly what we were looking for...
4 Days in New York City (Written by a Local!)
This post is all about how to spend 4 days in New York. Updated on February 5, 2023 So you're heading to the big apple but ONLY have 4 days? Don't fret! 4 days in New York City is the perfect amount of time to get a taste of America's greatest city. After moving here...
I Splurged at La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park and It Wasn’t Worth It
This post is all about dining at La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park in New York. There are two things I rarely regret splurging on; food and travel. However, my dining experience at the La Pecora Bianca in Bryant Park left me unsatisfied and broke. After recently moving to...
41 Actually Good Gifts for the Woman Traveler
This post is all about gifts for the woman traveler. Finding the perfect gifts for a woman traveler can be tricky! It's essential to buy GOOD travel gifts because when you are traveling, there is no room for sub-par products. Whether you are looking for useful travel...
Best Places to Stay in Vegas on the Strip
This post is all about the best places to stay in Vegas on the strip. Planning a trip to Vegas can be overwhelming, especially when looking for the perfect place to stay. There are SO many options. Vegas is known for its extravagant hotels and finding one that suits...
The Famous Carousel Bar in New Orleans
This post is all about the carousel bar in New Orleans. Built in 1949, this magical rotating bar has spun through history hosting legendary performers and written about by the most prestigious authors. One simply cannot leave New Orleans without having a drink at the...
New Orleans Itinerary – 3 Insane Days in the Big Easy
This post is all about the most epic 3 day New Orleans itinerary. New Orleans is an eclectic city that sweeps you into every beat (and beignets!) I've created the best 3-day itinerary for New Orleans to help you have a more successful and less stressful trip. Don't...
Seven Magic Mountains near Vegas
The Seven Magic Mountains are an art installation located in the Nevada desert, just a short 25-minute drive from the Vegas strip. Here is everything you need to know about visiting the Seven Magic Mountains. Seven Magic Mountains were created by Swiss artist Ugo...
The Insanely Gorgeous Valley of Fire
Valley of Fire State Park is a MUST SEE during your time in Nevada. The name "Valley of Fire" came from from the bold red sandstone formations that formed from sand dunes 150 million years ago. Valley of Fire from Vegas If you're taking a trip to Vegas, this stunning...
19 Stylish Vegas Outfits That Will Wow Sin City
Looking for stylish Vegas outfits that will wow sin city? Here are some super trendy and affordable outfits that will rock the casino and the Las Vegas strip. Still planning your trip? Check out The Only 5 Day Las Vegas Itinerary You Need. To make your planning...
The Only 5 Day Las Vegas Itinerary You Need
This post is all about a 5-day itinerary to Las Vegas, Nevada. So you're taking a trip to SIN CITY? Planning an unforgettable trip to Vegas can be overwhelming! That's why I've created the perfect 5-day itinerary to Las Vegas to help guide you. Here's a FREE Las Vegas...
17 Trendy Nashville Outfits That Will Rock Music City
Looking for trendy Nashville outfits that will rock your trip to Tennessee? Here are some seriously stylish and affordable outfits that will make you shine like a Rockstar during your trip to the next budding fashion capital of the world - Nashville, Tennessee....
A Day at Big Cedar Lodge Spa
The Big Cedar Lodge Cedar Creek Spa is the most relaxing experience you'll treat yourself to. This spa at Big Cedar Lodge will leave you feeling refreshed and polished for your Branson, Missouri adventure. This post is all about my experience at Big Cedar Lodge Spa -...
The Best Things to do in Nashville Tennessee
Looking for the best things to do in Nashville, Tennessee? Planning the perfect trip to Music City can be a little overwhelming because there is so much to do! To be completely honest, I'm not a huge country music fan. I was afraid that my lack of love for this genre...
The Best Things to do in Nashville Tennessee
Looking for the best things to do in Nashville, Tennessee? Planning the perfect trip to Music City can be a little overwhelming because there is so much to do! To be completely honest, I'm not a huge country music fan. I was afraid that my lack of love for this genre...
Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri will take your taste buds through a mouthwatering dining experience that will surely have you coming back for more. The best part about this made-from-scratch locally owned restaurant is that they have a little something for...
The Ultimate Springfield, Missouri Holiday Gift Guide
Now more than ever, shopping local is vital to the success of our local economy. I've lived in the Springfield area for nearly twenty years. I grew up in Ozark, attended college at MSU, and have always been very active in the community. Believe me, I've lived in the...
The Best Hot Cocoa in Springfield, Missouri
Hot cocoa / hot chocolate often seems like the stepchild of coffee. Frequently forgotten about, cast away to the bottom of the menu in small print. Who goes to a coffee shop and orders hot cocoa? Small children, my mother, - and that's it. Because going to a coffee...
The Halloween Home With Over 500 Pumpkins
Located in Nixa, Missouri, the home known as "The Nixa Pumpkin Haunt," is decorated with spectacular spooky details that will put you right in the Halloween spirit. Every year, hundreds of pumpkins and skeletons are carefully placed to create the most magical...
25 Real-life Places That Belong in a Wes Anderson Film
Just the other day, I was clearing out old photos from my laptop. Through this process, I discovered I had an entire folder labeled "WES ANDERSON." What's this? It turns out, I had compiled dozens of photos over the years of places that looked like they belong in a...
An evening at Bear Creek Winery
Bear Creek Winery is tucked away in a secret corner of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri. This Winery is a gem only true Missourians know about! If you're looking for a luxurious and charming rustic escape for the evening, look no further than Bear Creek Winery. My...