by Nicole Etolen | Jun 5, 2014 | Travel
After the month I’ve had, I am in desperate need of a vacation! Between the surgery, then the complications from the surgery, the 4 days in the hospital and the sheer exhaustion of recovering, I really just want to run away from it all. Note the “run...
by Nicole Etolen | May 14, 2014 | Travel
This post brought to you by Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you need a vacation? I know I do! Technically, I’m getting a vacation next week, since I’ll be taking off a week after my surgery. Not exactly the fun getaway I had in mind...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 30, 2014 | Travel
I received complimentary tickets as well as payment for writing about our day at Turkey Hill Experience. All opinions are my own. Living in the Poconos, Turkey Hill products have always been a part of our life. To me, it’s a local company, as the farms and...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 16, 2014 | Travel
This post brought to you by Puerto Rico, The All-Star Island. All opinions are 100% mine. About four years ago, I had the chance of a lifetime to go on a cruise with my son. We went along with my aunt, uncle and cousin. Jacob was 5 at the time. One of our stops on the...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 4, 2014 | Poconos, Travel
Anyone remember Snowmageddon 2010? I thought it was a stupid name for it back then, but with all the hype over this week’s storms, it kind of fits now! First of all, where the heck did yesterday’s snow storm come from? The first person that says “the...
by Amanda | Dec 31, 2013 | Travel
Chicago is often referred to as being the “second city,” falling right behind New York in some peoples’ eyes in terms of size and culture. Step foot in Chicago, though, and you’ll find that there’s more to do in the city than you could...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 4, 2013 | Travel
This post brought to you by Missouri Division of Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve flown in and out of Missouri a few times, but only really got to actually explore a bit once. I was amazed at how much there is to do there, especially in St. Louis! Even...
by Audrey | May 29, 2013 | Travel
Planning tips for an extended summer vacation Are you planning an extended vacation this summer—taking a cross-country road trip, spending the summer at Grandma’s farm or ranch, or heading to a foreign country? If so, you are probably busy mapping your route, looking...
by Nicole Etolen | May 28, 2013 | Travel
This post brought to you by VISIT FLORIDA. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that it’s been 500 years since Ponce de Leon first explored Florida looking for the fountain of youth? While he may not have found the literal fountain, it’s hard to deny...
by Nicole Etolen | May 28, 2013 | Travel
This post brought to you by Southwest Airlines Vacations. All opinions are 100% mine. I have always wanted to go to Las Vegas. I’m not a huge gambler, aside from the occasional night out playing penny slots, but the city itself just has such a fascinating...
