Life Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone

I saw a post the other day that said, “I don’t try to avoid problems, I look for bigger ones”. And I haven’t gotten it out of my head since. It’s a pretty powerful point. Because we don’t grow when things are easy. We grow when we can face challenges. If something doesn’t challenge you … Read more

Taping: From Extreme Doubter to Devout Believer

Taping, surprisingly legit.

You guys, consider this blog my gift to you.  I felt so compelled to write this because never have I been such an opponent, so filled with doubt and disbelief, only to be absolutely shocked and dumbfounded when I found myself using a product as a last resort.  You see, I have never had any … Read more

How To Las Vegas Budget in Style

Las Vegas Budget tips.

It’s absolutely impossible to believe, but somehow Dan and I managed to take our first trip away from the kids in 24 years!  Planning for Vegas was easy, leaving home was not … at all.  Dan, as per usual, did all the budgeting and it was very very critical that we do Vegas affordably.  A … Read more

6 Fun Family Missouri Adventures for Your Next Road Trip

Missouri Adventures wouldn't be complete without a visit to the City Museum!

We road trip across the country from Colorado to North Carolina every single year to go kayaking on the East Coast. We have some family in VA, like my Mom Mom’s that we love to visit and my mom’s best friend, Dina and her family.  They don’t kayak, but they are family.  And, we have … Read more