Got 24 hours to kill? Destin, Florida and surrounding areas are the perfect in-a-day vacation. From family fun to local food, this trip is sure to relax you. When to go and where to stay If you're going to Destin during the off-season, late September to early October is the time. One, you're in Florida... so it's still warm! Two, you've got the chance to enjoy the Destin Food Festival. If you want to stay nearby, the Emerald Grade at HarborWalk Village is right in the middle of the action! … Read on →
7 Backpack Must-Haves for the Frequent Traveler
Are you "that guy" who brings a backpack to a theme park, so you're properly prepared? Do you regularly answer "yes" when someone asks "does anyone happen to have a bandaid?" If so, this post is for you and your inner traveler! These tried-and-true products have no less than 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. (N.B. None of these products include affiliate links.) 1. Miquelrius Colored-Edge Notebook If you're like me, you can't travel without a decent notebook, so it's important to find one that's … Read on →
7 iPhone Accessories for the Frequent Traveler
iPhone accessories are in no short order, but half of them are of such poor quality it's a wonder anyone bothered to make it at all. Below you'll find both tested and dream-list products that have no less than 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. (N.B. None … Read on →
6 TV Shows Worth Catching up on This 2015 Summer
Marry Me Originally rated as a 4.5 out of 5, Marry Me is definitely my favorite new sitcom this year. It's funny and goofy yes, but it's also brutally honest about the flaws people have, embracing them instead of demonizing us for our selfishness … Read on →
Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Lasagna
Guess what? I've never made "home-made" lasagna. In fact, I just happen to know that making lasagna is "hard" and "time consuming" by chance - not because I've ever experienced it. I don't even know why it's so hard. I made three batches of lasagna … Read on →
Halloween Orange Cupcakes
When Kristofer told me his coworkers were going to bring in food on Halloween, I started ranting about how we weren't going to bring in another dessert, but would instead make a savory dish for everyone to enjoy!...then the deadline started … Read on →
Petal Iced Fresh Strawberry Cake
Super moist, this delicate cake is made with fresh strawberries and topped with a cream cheese frosting.To achieve the frosting effect as pictured, look for instructions on "petal icing" a cake. I used a cake piping bag and circle tip, a … Read on →
Peaches with Cottage Cheese
Here's a super easy recipe for those of us who like cottage cheese, and those of us who like peaches! Usually I'm a peaches-in-ice-cream type of gal, but since sometimes we need to eat meals other than dessert (like breakfast or an afternoon … Read on →
Basil Cream Chicken
This is one of those recipes that is so good you share it with your neighbor. Pan breaded chicken baked in a cream sauce - terrible and wonderful at the same time. This is an ideal leftover meal, as the chicken is moist and the cream sauce helps … Read on →
Open Faced Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Here's one of the easiest ways to use leftover Shredded Buffalo Chicken: an open faced sandwich on toasted bread. Open Faced Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Print Prep time 2 mins Cook time 2 mins Total time 4 mins … Read on →