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Nothing says Happy 4th of July, like a good ole’ family trip to Waco, Texas. So my husband and I packed up the boys and took them to a new city for the weekend. Waco is a cute town that sits along the Brazos River. It’s the home of Baylor University, the winner of the …
Many places claim to be paradise, so when I noticed that Sarasota made this claim, my first thought was “Let me be the judge of that!” Well, they were right. It is legit paradise, right in Florida. Sarasota offers white-sand beaches with blue and turquoise-hued water, jaw-dropping million dollar homes to check out, and an …
When I think of a winter wonderland, I think of a quaint city filled with outdoor winter adventures and great food. Well, let’s just say that Lake Geneva, Wisconsin did not disappoint on our family ski vacation. As a Wisconsite, born and raised less than one hour away, I’m a bit bummed that this was …
Bed and breakfast lodging has a special place in my heart. Our first trip as a couple was to Asheville, NC where we stayed in a bed and breakfast. It was the most special and romantic experience. Honestly, I never thought about staying at a bed and breakfast once I had kids. However, with the …
There is something so special about smaller towns – the charm, the food, and the sense of community. That’s why I was so happy when my husband needed to go to Lafayette, LA, about a two-hour drive from New Orleans. It was the perfect place to make a family vacation. While planning our trip, I …
January 2021. It’s the time of year to celebrate my birthday. I was clueless on what I wanted to do. After the “fun” of 2020, I knew I wanted to do something actually fun to celebrate. I was also exhausted and didn’t want to put too much effort into planning and logistics. Then it dawned …
I absolutely love how majestic photos from underwater photoshoots look. For some reason I thought this type of photoshoot was only for real-life models. So when I discovered the opportunity for an average Joanna like myself to book an underwater photoshoot in a cenote, an underground reservoir of water, I was over the hills with …
As a wife, full-time employee, and mom of twin two-year-old boys, I. Am. Exhausted! I think I’d be exhausted no matter what, but with all that has gone on in 2020, exhaustion has gone to another level- more like depletion. Well, this mom did a thing; I took a solo vacation to Tulum, Mexico. It …
You know those folks that say “Where I stay on vacation isn’t important, I’m just sleeping there.” Well, that’s not me. I’m actually the complete opposite, especially on vacation. I’m the person who’s looking for a unique and/or luxurious experience. So when I was planning to visit a friend who had temporarily moved to Tulum, …
Phew, 2020 has been a hard year, even after the boys returned to school. With two hurricanes heading towards New Orleans (Marco and Laura), a three day staff vacation, and Labor Day, the boys had days off three out of the four weeks that they have been in school. Let’s just say this mama was …
