I love to travel. I’m always busy making plans and thinking about where I want to visit. Sometimes it’s a local place, but often it’s somewhere a world away. I’m plotting a solo trip for myself this summer. The question is where to go? I haven’t always been able to travel. I spent years as […]
Coolest Summer Ever Press Preview
Over the next several days I will be at Walt Disney World to preview all the fun they have in store for this summer. They’ve dubbed it the ‘Coolest Summer Ever’ thanks to all the Frozen themed fun. There’s a lot of fun in store so if you’re considering a trip this summer I’ll have […]
Rehoboth Beach: A Family Friendly Vacation Spot
I was fortunate enough to grow up visiting the Delaware beaches so I have fond memories of the Delaware beaches. Going back as an adult with my own kids has only given me a deeper appreciation for the area. There are several beach areas tucked along the coast in Delaware, but Rehoboth Beach has become […]
Biltmore
In the Fall I had the opportunity to visit the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina as part of Type-A Parent’s Summit. The entrance to the estate. You’ll drive through a windy, wooded path to get to the home. I’ve visited once before and absolutely love to see houses and estates that are part of a […]
Travel Smart with Credit Card Rewards-Discover it Miles
I love to travel. Whether it’s for work or pleasure (or a little of both), I love to see the sights, visit a few touristy places, sample the local fare, and meet-or make-local friends. The only downside? Travel can be expensive. Plane tickets or transportation, hotels, meals on the go, souvenirs- it all adds up, […]
Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Review
The Art of Animation Resort (also known as AoA) in Walt Disney World is a unique property at Disney. I got to see a sneak peek of the hotel in 2012 prior to its’ opening and was amazed I always am at Disney World by the level of detail. You can read my thoughts on […]
How to Create a Disney World Surprise Word Puzzle and Riddle
We love to surprise our kids with fun and adventure, but sometimes you can’t surprise your kids completely. We had set plans that the kids knew about, but we still wanted to surprise them. We knew we’d be taking a trip to Disney World as part of the Disney Social Media Moms conference, but we […]
How to make Cafe Du Monde’s beignets at home
I recently traveled to New Orleans for work. I spoke at FinCon (a conference for financial bloggers) about social media tools. I was pleasantly surprised on my trip to New Orleans how much I loved it. Many years ago (back when Mr. Whalen and I were dating) we went to Mardi Gras with a group […]
Affordable Weekend Getaway Looks for Under $50 #FashionFriday
A weekend getaway is always tops on my list of ways to refresh my brain and break up the monotony of our typical routine. This weekend I’m headed out of town for 2 days and 1 night to catch up with a friend and wrap up some big projects away from the chaos of day […]
Family-Friendly Trip to Virginia Beach #VisitVaBeach
I don’t know about you, but I’m SO ready for the summer. After months and months of cold, and ice, and snow, and more snow I’m ready for surf, sand, and lots of sun (with sunscreen of course!). I’m planning a few trips in the coming months for work, but I’m most excited to plan […]
