Winters in Chicago are long. If you like outdoor adventure, drive to the Illinois/Wisconsin border and spend the day at Wilmot Mountain. Many people from the Chicago area have learned how to ski and snowboard at this little hill, including me. Our family started skiing when I was seven years old. My mom loaded us […]
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If you are looking for the perfect seaside destination to spend hours, days or weeks, look no further than the quaint City of Seal Beach, CA. Established in 1915, Seal Beach is located approximately 28 miles south of Los Angeles, nestled between Long Beach and Huntington Beach. If you are flying into town, I suggest
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The 2022 holiday travel mess was a major news story around the country. Airlines were canceling flights due to severe winter weather and a poor scheduling system. Thousands were stranded and separated from their luggage. It got me thinking of how to best deal with the hassle of lost luggage and how to prevent it.
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I love holiday lights! One of my favorite things to do is jump in the car with the hubby on any random night and drive around town admiring neighborhood displays. I look out my living room window and see a herd of glowing vintage Santas, which always brings a smile to my face. Travel outside
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Just about a 100 miles north of Phoenix, you will find the mile high city of Prescott, Arizona. We have called Prescott home since 2016, and this beautiful city of less than 50,000 residents has a landscape totally contrary to what you envision when you think about Arizona. The city is surrounded in every direction
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Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. First thing in the morning we would watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while getting ready for our feast. One of us always had an eye on the tv and would shout to the others in the kitchen if something special was about to happen. Tom Turkey, Snoopy,
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