Places to Travel During Christmas Break – New Orleans, LA

I love getting away during Christmas break but it's one of the most expensive times of the year. So, every year, my husband and I research places to travel during Christmas that won't "break" the bank. When my husband first broached me on the subject of going to New Orleans...

Thinking About Going to Wine Country, California?

I always thought about going to Sonoma/Napa Valley. So when the opportunity came up, I was happy to spend a vacation there. My husband and I hadn’t taken a vacation alone in a long time and I romanticized about what it would be like to spend five days touring around...

Central Park Conservancy’s Mother’s Day Gifts from the Heart

Looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift? Why not give a gift that your mother will enjoy and you will also help support the Conservancy, a not-for profit organization that manages the Park year after year. Here are some ideas: For the Gardener: The annual blossoming of Central Park's beautiful...

Vacation Time: Time to Eat in Puerto Rico

I recently saw a Groupon for a culinary experience in Italy. I clicked on the link and considered it for a moment.  I think we all go on vacation to unwind, re-charge but also to experience the food. First Stop - Rio Mar: My family and I arrived in Puerto...

Going On A #GoogleGlass #FindYourIsland Challenge to #FtMeyerSanibel

As part of the #GoogleGlass Explorer program, I was put into a private explorer group (similar to a private Facebook group or Yammer group). Every day, I scour the group.  Hey, you never know what someone posted that day.  A couple of weeks ago, I came across a post that...