I decided to split my days in Washington D.C.  One day in the city and one day in Alexandria.  We were staying in the Crystal City area so we were smack dab in the middle.  On my city day, I awoke to a snowy landscape and beautiful flakes falling from the sky.  You... Continue Reading →

  In November, I was lucky enough to tag along with my husband on his work trip to Washington, D.C.  Free hotel room?  IN!  I'd never been to D.C. before and I was really excited.  I packed the warmest clothes this Texas girl owns and I bought a REAL coat and gloves.  LOL  My husband... Continue Reading →

  This is a question that I asked myself and a question that I've heard other women ask too.  When you are a full time mom (kids living in your home) you feel soooooo busy!  There's always someone that needs you, a chore to be done or an event to attend.  When the youngest (that... Continue Reading →

    No one plans for rainy weather on your vacation and I don't think anyone purposely goes on holiday to be rained on.  However, sometimes it happens.  I've experienced it in Mexico, Chicago, New York, Panama, Destin and New Orleans!  None of these were trips where I wanted it to happen.  I thought I... Continue Reading →

The Acropolis has been a dream destination of mine for over two decades. I remember reading about it in high school history. It has always been fascinating to me. I marvel at how they were able to build it. It's elevation is HIGH and the buildings are amazing. I, FINALLY, got to go to Greece... Continue Reading →

One of my besties got married last year and we decided that Las Vegas was the perfect place for a bachelorette party! There's a myth that Vegas is cheap.....it's NOT but I have found a few ways to make it a little less expensive. We flew on Allegiant. It's a "budget" airline but I love... Continue Reading →

   This summer we took our daughter and her friend on an 18th birthday trip to Los Angeles.  The girls wanted to do OUE Skyspace.  It's California's tallest open air observation deck and the highlight is a glass slide!  The slide is from the 70th floor to the 69th floor.  It's 45 feet long, fully... Continue Reading →

    If you know me, you know that I LOVE Christmas!  OBSESSED with Christmas.  I start planning in the summer.  Everyone of my children has a themed tree.  We have a 12 foot tall Christmas tree in the family room(we call it the beast), a tree on the sideboard that only has picture ornaments... Continue Reading →

    I am bursting to share with you all.  This is the number 1 way that I save on travel.  I go to this website before I go to any travel site.  I am talking about EBATES.com.  This is my favorite way to save money.  Not only on travel but on all purchases.  A... Continue Reading →