When we visited San Francisco this summer, one of the top things on our list was visiting Alcatraz. But we really didn’t know what to expect. We have visited many historic sites, forts, homes and museums, but this was our first visit to a historic prison. If you are planning a visit to Alcatraz with…
When you love quilts as much as we do, then you love seeing them in all their forms. People who love quilts aren’t content with just enjoying them in their homes; they sometimes want to share their favorite quilt block with their neighbors and even strangers driving down the road. They do this by creating…
If you have the travel bug, you may find that you need new luggage to make your trips a little smoother. We have traveled thousands of miles in the last few years and taken our trusty set of red US Traveler luggage all across the United States from Charleston to San Francisco and everywhere in…
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Most people don’t think much about being prepared for the unexpected things that life can throw at us. We live in a pretty comfortable world where the stores are just a few minutes away and the shelves are always stocked with our favorite milk, bread and…
This past year we have been working through our list of Kentucky landmarks and destinations. One of the things on our list is the Toyota Tour in Georgetown, Kentucky. This free tour is a great place to explore and discover how Camry’s, Avalons and the Lexus ES 350 are made. Here are a few things…
If you know me well, you know that I’m not the world’s greatest cook. I rarely have a meal that is blog post worthy and I’m not a personal fan of spending alot of time in the kitchen whether that is cooking or cleaning. But, I have been working to find easy recipes that taste…
Sometimes you find the most amazing places almost by accident. Leo Carrillo State Beach, just outside Thousand Oaks, CA and less than 45 minutes north of Los Angeles is one of those places that we didn’t expect to be so amazing, but now that we have been, we want the world to know how beautiful…
Just like many of you, I love to travel and explore the world around me. Traveling can be the best part of life, but sometimes problems come up that we need to solve. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite travel gadgets that you didn’t know you needed, but I have a feeling you’re going…
Where do you stay when you are headed to the Grand Canyon? The most convenient city to call home for the night before a Grand Canyon tour is Williams, Arizona. Not only do you get great small town western hospitality, but you also get a straight shot to the South Rim for your visit to…