For the year of 2017, I have challenged myself to a Year of Adventure! For me, that means not waiting for life’s mountain top moments, but rather living in the moment. And, finding adventure in the midst of day to day life. It’s hard to believe we are already 17 weeks into 2017! So much… Continue reading 9 Best Beaches for Family Vacations You’ll Want to Visit
Category: U.S. Destinations
Day Trip to Christmas ~ A Beautiful Escape from Orlando
Just 20 minutes from Orlando is an easy Day Trip to Christmas. Christmas, Florida that is 🙂 Originally founded in 1837, it was named Fort Christmas (for the fort that was built). Then, in 1892, the “fort” was dropped and the post office was opened. I went expecting a cute, small town, but my experience was… Continue reading Day Trip to Christmas ~ A Beautiful Escape from Orlando
A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa
I highly recommend a day trip to the Amana Colonies Iowa if you happen to be in Iowa, well Eastern Iowa anyway! You will love this little slice of Germany right in the middle of the Iowa cornfields! Gemuetlichkeit is defined as “a state of warmth and friendliness.” And, this is how the Amana Colonies describe who and… Continue reading A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa