I’m willing to bet that the majority of Iowans – even those just 30 minutes away in Des Moines- don’t know about the Hotel Pattee. The hotel itself is the sole destination in the small town of Perry – and what a destination it is! The elegant rooms are themed to share pieces of Perry history. […]
Archives for July 2014
Using Stitch Fix for Conference Clothes
A couple months ago I shared my experiences using Stitch Fix for travel clothes. After that ‘fix’, I scheduled my next one, for late July with my mind on clothes for two conferences, one in mid-August in Louisiana, the other in Atlanta in mid-September. I love that you can leave notes for your stylist when you schedule […]
Always Planning the Next Adventure
Doug and I were relaxing outside the RV on the 4th of July when I casually mentioned that I had applied for a spot at a travel conference taking place in November. Since the conference is in Carlsbad, California, I was thinking it would be a great time to drive Route 66. In the RV. My […]
Camping in the Rain? The 5 Things You MUST Have
It’s been a wet summer. I can count on one hand- using one finger- the number of camping trips we’ve taken when not a drop of rain fell. And, a couple of times, the rain lasted for most of a day, leaving us with “waterfront” campsites. Through our years of camping- first in a tent, […]
Family Camping Tips and Tricks + Our Favorite Campfire Treat
Camping is one of my family’s favorite vacations. Whether we’re in a plush resort like KOA or in a state park with limited amenities, we love being able to get away from home (even if it’s only a few miles away from home!) and escaping day-to-day life. Family Camping Tips No matter how you camp […]