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Things to do in Summerville, SC

Live in the Charleston area? Coming to visit? Take a day trip to Summerville, a great southern town to explore. Summerville is a quiet town that's known for blooming azaleas, the Greenwave football team, and the home of sweet tea. In fact, if you stop by the Visitor's...

Things to do in France

Our family took a tour of Europe– a sampler platter if you will- so we could expose our girls to as many countries as possible. One of stops was France- a visit to Paris and Cannes- and I have listed some of the highlights from the segment of our tour! Paris There are...

Things to do in the NC Mountains

Ready for a road trip? While many are not comfortable flying these days and the summer heat continues to soar, now is a great time to head to the mountains. Our travels took us to North Carolina with stops in Hendersonville, Saluda, and Flat Top. Here is a list of...

Charleston Restaurant Recommendations

Wondering where to eat in Charleston? It's a question I get often. There are so many places to choose from, depending on what you are looking for as a destination. Below I've compiled a list of Charleston Restaurant Recommendations,including Mt Pleasant and the...

Beach Bag Essentials

What's in my beach bag? Pretty much everything but the unicorn! Here is a look at beach bag essentials that I always keep on hand for boat, beach or pool time. First things first. The bag. Well, I have 3 and I use them all. A bag made from sailcloth is my go to on the...

Packing Tips and Tricks

Before you head out the door on your next adventure, take a look at a few packing tips and tricks that will make your life a little easier while you are away! Packing Tips and Tricks Keep your Suitcase Organized. Packing cubes keep everyone organized while on...

Beach Vacation Planning

Whose ready for a vacation to the beach? The sand and surf may be calling your name, but the prep work can be an overwhelming part of the beach vacation planning. Below I've highlighted a few tips that will help. Food If traveling with other people or families,...

Amazon Summer Vacation Finds

Summer is coming in hot, and right now most people are on a co-vid induced budget. No worries, these amazon summer vacation finds will have you looking like a million bucks without spending them! First up is the most flattering bathing suit, I know because I own it...

Things To Do in New York City

Start spreading the news! In our family, we celebrate 13th and 16th birthdays with trips to the Big Apple! NYC is a great place to take teen girls or to go with friends, but it can be overwhelming. Below are some of the top things to do in New York City! Things to do...

Things to do in Ireland

Planning to travel in 2020? Our family took a tour of Europe-- a sampler platter if you will- so we could expose our girls to as many countries as possible. The last stop and one of our very favorites, and I have listed some things to do in Ireland that made it so...