Month: October 2010

Contests Cool Stuff Others are Doing

Little Debbie Sharing Treats & Smiles on the Road

Hey, America. Little Debbie® snacks is taking the show on the road with the Million Smile Mission Tour for the next eight months and you have the opportunity to win fab prizes including treats, digital cameras, gift cards and a 2011 Airstream Sport travel trailer. *squeal!!!* I love Airstreams so be I’ll be entering the […]

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Contests Disclosure Solo with Others

Here’s My Ultimate Family Vacation, What’s Yours?

Sponsored By Cheerios® is giving you the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, your ultimate family vacation. As part of a paid promotion for their

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Snapshots

Wordless Wednesday: In the Frog’s Eye

While in Huntsville, Ala., last week one of my business events was held at Ditto Landing on the Tennessee River, a gorgeous marina and park. While taking a walk I came across my new little friend. If you look closely you’ll see my reflection in his eye. Enjoy!

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Cool Stuff Others are Doing Nature Travel

Register for The Great VISIT FLORIDA Beach Walk

Last month I told you about The Great VISIT FLORIDA Beach Walk scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Probably the world’s largest beach rally, all 825 miles of the Sunshine State’s beaches will be walked and photographed the same morning to show the world how fantastic the beaches are. I’m happy to share more information […]

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Fuzzies, Gadgets & Stuff Solo Travel

Thrifty Car Rental Had Me at ‘Hello’

I’m sure I made Thrifty Car Rental’s PR guy cringe when I Tweeted how I needed to call roadside assistance for a tire issue. As I mentioned in a blog post last month, Thrifty set me up with a car rental to attend The Travel Bloggers Show in Orlando, then blog about the experience. While […]

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Culinary Travel Solo with Others

Mario Batali Brings Italy to Manhattan with Eataly

An Italian mega-eatery and shop has moved into Manhattan’s Flatiron District thanks to celebrity chef Mario Batali and his partners. Called Eataly New York the super store opened on Aug. 31, 2010, and I tasted a little bit of it last week during my trip to New York. My friend Cordelia, who lives in Manhattan, […]

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Snapshots

Wordless Wednesday: Pick Me! Pick Me!

Wordless Wednesday is a day late! Oops! Lost track of time due to business travel this week but still enjoy this snapshot from this week’s trip to New York. Who doesn’t love puppies? During my walking these cuddly guys grabbed my attention.

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Solo Travel

New York City Travel: Be on CBS’s The Early Show

I really don’t have a desire to be on television, I’m a great behind the scenes gal making others look good. But while visiting New York City on a business trip this week I decided to be one of those people in the background during a morning news program. I chose CBS’s The Early Show […]

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Culinary Travel Solo Travel

Alegria Tacos is Good Eating Near Ft. Lauderdale

It’s no secret I’m a bit of a foodie. Yesterday I headed to Fort Lauderdale and with the help of technology, found a tasty and hospitable little taco joint called Alegria Tacos. My primary purpose to the east coast was to help out the roller derby league I belong by scorekeeping for their final bout […]

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Solo Travel

Yesterday I (Finally) Became an Adult

Yesterday was a milestone in my life. At the tender age of 40 I finally feel as though I became an adult. Sure, I’ve traveled cross-country by myself and into Kabul, Afghanistan, without the group. I’ve received the sacrament of Confirmation by the Catholic Church in my teen years and managed the front desk of […]

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