THIS IS THE EMAIL THAT MADE MY YEAR: Greetings! It's the time of year again to get ready to track Santa with NORAD! Thank you for expressing interest to the NORAD & NORTHCOM Public Affairs Office in volunteering for the 2018 NORAD Tracks Santa Call Center. This is the … [Read more...] about Volunteering With NORAD Tracks Santa – Christmas Eve 2018
We Went To A Star Party – No Celebrities But A Lot Of Heavenly Bodies Were Present
"They're having a star party tonight - you should go!" Thanks to the lovely couple we met at the rest area in Big Bend National Park, we discovered that the National Park as well as Big Bend Ranch State Park were hosting an event during our stay in Terlingua, Texas. If … [Read more...] about We Went To A Star Party – No Celebrities But A Lot Of Heavenly Bodies Were Present
Our Time At The State Fair Of Texas In Dallas
No cute title. No funny mascot hunt. Nothing. Don't get me wrong, the State Fair of Texas wasn't bad... It just wasn't very special either. It was a great time to catch up with a member of our No Home Just Roam Inner Circle and her family (Hi Meghan, Adam and baby … [Read more...] about Our Time At The State Fair Of Texas In Dallas
Our First Fair: The Tulsa State Fair in Tulsa, Oklahoma
"Oh no! I forgot to ask for a ribbon!" Yes, I'm 37. No, I didn't "need" a ribbon. But did I want one? Heck Yeah!! I saw a little boy with a "My First Fair" ribbon and it was so beautiful and purple. Sigh... oh well. I'll just have to save this blog post for posterity of "My … [Read more...] about Our First Fair: The Tulsa State Fair in Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Bakery I Waited Over A Year For: Kruta Bakery in Collinsville, Illinois
Stephen has many spreadsheets. We always tell people: Shae's in charge of PR and Stephen's in charge of spreadsheets. One spreadsheet he's been maintaining for almost 2 years is our Road Trip Things to Do list. It's a comprehensive spreadsheet (as all of his are) that has a … [Read more...] about The Bakery I Waited Over A Year For: Kruta Bakery in Collinsville, Illinois
Getting Crafty At College Street Creations In Savanna, Illinois
One of the things that I find hard on our travels is getting personal gifts for those I love. I hate online shopping and want to touch and feel the gift to know that it's just right for that special person. While in Vermont, I did that for all my Mother's and Father's Day … [Read more...] about Getting Crafty At College Street Creations In Savanna, Illinois
Best Day Ever: Meeting Doug The Pug At Claire’s
I can now die a happy girl. I've met (and PET!) Doug the Pug! For anyone who isn't as cool as me and already in the know, Doug the Pug is probably one of the most famous dogs on the planet. I've now met almost all of the famous dogs on my bucket list. I met Pikelet and … [Read more...] about Best Day Ever: Meeting Doug The Pug At Claire’s
Having a Fintastic Time at AquaMermaid Chicago
While Ariel dreamed of being human, many humans dream of being mermaids (and mermen), and now you can experience it! My mom, our friend Megan and I went to an Introductory Mermaid Swim class at AquaMermaid Chicago during our birthday weekend extravaganza. It was very … [Read more...] about Having a Fintastic Time at AquaMermaid Chicago
Cruisin’ With Canines In Chicago, Illinois With Mercury Cruise Lines
As you may have realized from previous posts, when we're talking about water and dogs... I'm in. So when we walked past a sign while bumming around downtown Chicago that said 'Canine Cruises', I ran over to find out more information. Mercury Cruise Lines offers a sightseeing … [Read more...] about Cruisin’ With Canines In Chicago, Illinois With Mercury Cruise Lines
Dog’s Day Out At The Kirk Park Dog Beach Near Grand Rapids, MI
Puppers. As far as the eye could see. Our day at Kirk Park Off-Leash Dog Beach was about as close to pawfection as my life can get. Sun? Check. Sand? Check. Clear, warmish water? Check. Our little family? Check. Dogs of all shapes and sizes having fun and being so … [Read more...] about Dog’s Day Out At The Kirk Park Dog Beach Near Grand Rapids, MI