Year: 2010
Central Florida TBEX: It’s Good to Have Friends
Without a doubt, it’s good to have friends and a network. I’m tickled to be part of the newly formed Central Florida Chapter of Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) and hope to learn and kick this blog up a few notches. Kudos to Ben Reed (Adventures with Ben) for forming the chapter and taking the lead […]
Continue ReadingVaseline’s Dry Skin Patrol on the Loose
Winter’s here which means good hair days, unlike the humid days of summer. Unfortunately for me it means dry, scaly skin. Sometimes I feel like I’m donning lizard scales. Ew! I’m a fan of Vaseline lotion products and keep a tube at the office which is why I was excited when the folks representing Vaseline […]
Continue ReadingRub-a-Dub with Goods from Naples Soap Co.
Last night I wandered down to Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda, Fla., to snap photos of holiday lights. You’ll have to wait for Wednesday to see some snapshots but you don’t have to wait to learn about Naples Soap Company at the Village. As the clerk described it, Naples Soap Company is “a candy store […]
Continue ReadingNo More Frump Nursing Scrubs with blue sky scrubs
Not sure about you but when I visit the doctor’s office, the doctor may prescribe drugs to make me feel better but it’s the nurse who makes me feel all warm and fuzzy with their compassion. If you remember days of yesteryear, nursing scrubs were pretty blah but thanks to companies like blue sky scrubs […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Media FAM Snapshots
As I’ve mentioned earlier this week, my day job includes developing itineraries and hosting members of the media to showcase the destination I promote. Enjoy these snapshots of last weekend’s (Dec. 3 – 5) trip to Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Fla.
Continue ReadingBrrr! This is Florida Not the Arctic
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you know Florida is receiving a blast of cold air this week resulting in freezing temperatures. No, I’m not complaining. Earlier this year I vowed never to complain about cold fronts because I was so miserable with the hot and humid summer. Daytona Beach this morning was […]
Continue ReadingWhere, Oh Where, Have I Been?
Hey, there! Don’t worry, I’m still here. I’ve been trying to post about five times a week on this blog however my “day job” has been consuming me for about the past week including working through the weekend by hosting a media familiarization trip. (Basically it’s hosting members of the media in my destination in […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Knock, Knock
Last week I spent Thanksgiving with my cousin in Jacksonville, Fla. Before preparing dinner we walked through the San Marco neighborhood. Lovely. Absolutely lovely. So much wonderful architecture and beautiful landscaping. This one house with its wreath caught my eye. Hope you enjoy it, too.
Continue ReadingWhat to do with the Cats when Traveling
I’m the mother of two cats. Never thought I would be but after two very long stories, I have a senior cat (13.5-years-old) and a young kitty (1.5-years-old). I take several one and two-night overnight trips throughout the year and although I’m gone for a short period of time, it takes some planning to leave […]
Continue ReadingHappy Holidays! 2010
Pictures In Blue Christmas Card Shop Shutterfly.com for elegant Christmas photo cards. View the entire collection of cards. A friend is known for sending her Christmas cards the day after Thanksgiving. Although I haven’t made it to the mailbox yet, here is an electronic image of this year’s holiday greeting card. It’s difficult to encapsulate […]
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