Principal Family Fun Fest: Coming to a Minor League Team Near You

As much as I love traveling the world I am a proud Iowan. I love my state and I do my best to support the businesses that base themselves here. So when I heard about the Principal Family Fun Fest, a carnival (of sorts) that travels across the US to minor league baseball [...]

Janine King’s New Kindle Sling: A Review & Giveaway!

Not long ago I told you that Janine King had a new item: the Kindle Klutch. Specifically designed to hold a Kindle this bag is very nicely padded and has a sleek look that would make it great even if you don’t have a Kindle to carry in it.
Well, Janine King Designs has gone [...]

Our Stay in Scituate, Massachusetts (Boston’s South Shore)

We were lucky enough to be able to accompany my husband to the Boston area while he was working out here. For 9 weeks we lived in a beautiful house just steps from the ocean in Scituate (pronounced sit-U-it).
We found Ocean Perch (I just love a house with a name) at HomeAway.com. After [...]

Planning to Visit Canada or Mexico?

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will be fully implemented on June 1, 2009.
What this means to you:
Citizens of the US who enter at sea or land ports of entry must have a passport or a passport card (not valid for international air travel).
Children under the age of 16 or traveling with a school or [...]