travelFlorida-Beyond the Beach June 5, 2017 / This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ocala/Marion County VCB. All opinions are 100% mine. A Miami native and beach baby, my friends and family joke I was born with a scuba mask on. If there is one thing I love about my native Florida, it is the ocean. It's just beautiful with some of the best dive and snorkeling spots in the world! ...Continue Reading...
travelAir Travel Doesn’t Have to Suck – Ways to Rock your Next Trip April 12, 2017 / This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Park ‘N Fly Airport Parking. All opinions are 100% mine. Let's get real with the airport talk. Traveling is not what it once was. Remember the days people dressed up to get on airplanes? There was excitement and anticipation that came along with flying. Now there is a type of dread when it comes ...Continue Reading...
travel7 Reasons to Road Trip February 7, 2017 / It's that time of year and I am itching to hit the road. Okay, I guess I'm always itching to hit the road. A quintessential rite of passage, it was news to me that almost 79% of vacations are taken via road trip. During the holidays, one in four Americans chooses driving over flying, too. Whether you want to be practical or throw caution to the ...Continue Reading...
travelCommitment Issues, Road Trips and Urgent.ly January 17, 2017 / This post brought to you by Get Urgently. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Country Life City Wife. I’ve always had "staying in one place" issues. I think it’s why I love road tripping so much. You can just get up and go. Oh how I love a good road trip. Get me in a car, gas it up, tell me to go and I am outta there. Plan, no ...Continue Reading...
travel, Where I LiveHanging out in Jasper, Arkansas October 31, 2016 / I follow the Only In Arkansas Facebook page and one fine day I happened to see this post. I texted the hubs, "I want to go camping in Jasper next weekend," and sure enough a week passed us by and it was time to check out this small slice of The Natural State. Time to visit Jasper, Arkansas! Population just over 450. That's not a typo. ;) We ...Continue Reading...
travelRoad Tripping in Affordable Arkansas – and How to Save Money While Doing It! July 28, 2016 / This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias When you think about all of the places in the United States to take a road trip, does Arkansas come to mind? I know, I know. For most people it doesn’t, but as a newer resident of The Natural State I’m telling you ...Continue Reading...
travelTaking a Break in Branson: Where to Stay & What to Do July 10, 2016 / Every so often a town will pleasantly surprise me. Branson in Missouri is one of those towns. I had been years ago to visit an amusement park. I didn’t see much else and didn’t give it a second thought until I had to go back last year for a conference. I was pleasantly surprised by how beautiful it was, but I didn’t have much time to explore. So ...Continue Reading...
travel, Where I LiveNorth Little Rock – Your Gateway to Central Arkansas July 1, 2016 / As I get to know my new home state of Arkansas, I have explored a few hidden gems and unexpected surprises. North Little Rock is definitely one of those places. When you think of North Little Rock, a fun and family-friendly getaway may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it should be! North Little Rock, your gateway to Central Arkansas ...Continue Reading...
Giveaways & Reviews, travelLife is Sweet at TownePlace Suites by Marriott – $500 giveaway March 18, 2016 / I am so excited for this post, brought to you by TownePlace Suites by Marriott. It combines my gratitude for our military service-members and their families, my passion for travel and my love of bringing you giveaways. Those who know me know I am a big fan of the Marriott family of hotels and for those of us traveling with a crew; their ...Continue Reading...
summer travel, tourist attractions, travelWhat’s New at Knott’s Berry Farm – Come with Me Under the Sea! May 29, 2015 / You all know I LOVE me some San Diego, but if there is one thing I miss about home it is the clear, warm Florida waters! Being under the ocean is one of my favorite things in the world, but sometimes I just don’t want to get into a wetsuit or get on a plane somewhere each time I want to take a dip in a sea where I can actually SEE. Well you may ...Continue Reading...
military, travelGov Vacation Rewards – Discounted Travel for Military and Veterans! April 26, 2015 / This is a compensated post. All opinions are mine. I have had a personal positive experience with Gov Vacation Rewards. If your experience differs, please contact them directly for a resolution. Summer vacation is upon families everywhere and for a lot of military families who aren't PCSing, it's a chance to escape for some fun. Of course, summer ...Continue Reading...
business travel, tourism, travelWho will you MOMinate? Best Western Mom Me-time Sweepstakes! March 24, 2015 / This post brought to you by Best Western. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Life of a Traveling Navy Wife. With the amount of time I spend on the road (and in the sky!), I know all too well the feeling that sometimes I am traveling a bit too much for work and not traveling enough for fun with my husband and bonus daughters. ...Continue Reading...
travel5 Reasons I Didn’t Love Chile March 3, 2015 / I'm coming back to add a note onto this post over a year after I wrote it. It has garnered some very strong opinions, but today, for the first time as a blogger I was addressed as a cunt and a fucking bitch on my blog because of this post. THAT is NOT okay. When I wrote "5 Reasons I Didn't Love Chile" I did not expect everyone to agree with me. ...Continue Reading...
travelSo What is the Superbowl REALLY Like? February 9, 2015 / Hi, everyone! February 1st I found myself checking off a bucket list item. Just once in my life I wanted to attend a Superbowl and it so happened I would be on business travel in Arizona. I had my chance - and I took it! So what was it really like? Click here to check out my guest post at Military One Click! My take on Superbowl XLIX. ...Continue Reading...
travel, What I DoBusiness Traveler of the Year! December 2, 2014 / Hi, everyone! Last month I received an interesting Tweet that Business Traveler Magazine was trying to get a hold of me. When we spoke, I learned that they had named me one of two Business Travelers of the Year! I am absolutely floored, humbled and honored they found me worthy of this title! I thank my incredible husband for sending in the ...Continue Reading...
travel, travel with kids, US Travel2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip: Part 5 – The End of the Road November 27, 2014 / Finally, the finale to our 2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip! To start at Part One, click here. In this post: Ft. Bragg - Sea Glass Beach (pit stop) The Redwood National Forest Ah, I swear have started this post a few times and then I get "squirrel!!!". Distracted. I know it's a bit picture heavy. Forgive me. The Redwoods and nature were so ...Continue Reading...
travel, travel with kids, travelingPacking Tips to Know Before You Go + Win a Family Trip for 4 from Atlantic Luggage! October 22, 2014 / This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine. Hi, everyone! Atlantic Luggage is holding a pretty sweet sweepstakes now through November 15, 2014. You can win a family trip for four to your choice of New York City or San Diego, so be sure to read on since you may soon get that winning call ...Continue Reading...
2014 epic summer road trip, Golden Gate Park, Mystery Spot, road trip, san francisco, Santa Cruz, travel2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip Part 4 September 21, 2014 / Where does the time go? I blinked my eyes and was in Vegas for a week, home a day then in Puerto Rico for a week! Now I have four giveaways to post to the blog (stay tuned) and Part 4 of our 2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip to share! In this segment: Santa Cruz Mystery Spot San Francisco ...Continue Reading...
fit girl travels, guest feature, travel, what's in her travel bagWhat’s in My Travel Bag? Fit Girl Travels Feature September 2, 2014 / I can't believe it's been over a year since I discovered Jeanette and her blog at Fit Girl Travels. She has a beautiful spirit you can't help but notice right away. Of course, I love her thirst to explore the world, too! She is an inspiration to staying fit and eating right while on the road, and I am so excited to be the first feature in her new ...Continue Reading...
Anoka Minnesota, Anoka tea room, Mad Hatter Tea Room and Restaurant, Minneapolis tea room, Minnesota Tea Rooms, travelI’m Mad for The Mad Hatter: A Spectacular Saturday Tea! August 22, 2014 / If you are newer to the blog or if you don't already know, I've never had a cup of coffee in my life. It's just not my thing. Now tea? That's what it's all about for me! When two tea lovers connect, it's something special. I have loved it since I was a little girl and anytime I have the opportunity to visit a new tea room, I will sure try to make ...Continue Reading...
2014 epic summer road trip, arnie's atv rentals, atv, avila beach, camping, la costa, omni la costa, omni la costa resort and spa, pismo beach, pismo dunes, san luis obispo, sand dunes, travel2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip Part II – The Adventure Begins August 11, 2014 / In this segment: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Los Angeles | Hollywood San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach Avila Beach First I'd like to make an important acknowledgement: Do you remember back in April I won the Switchfly Dream Destination Contest (click here to read about it)? I asked Switchfly if I may use it for two trips instead of one and ...Continue Reading...
travel2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip: Part 1 – Before the Beginning July 31, 2014 / It’s taken me a few days to wrap my head around how to approach a stop-by-stop recap of our 2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip. Keeping it honest in here is important to me. I most certainly don’t want to take the ‘Brady Brunch’ approach. That is just not the stuff that blended families are made of and this was definitely not the 'A Camping We Will Go ...Continue Reading...
2014 epic summer road trip, day 7, travel, US Travel2014 Epic Summer Road Trip – It’s Been a Week! July 18, 2014 / How in the world have we been gone a week already? I have had every intention of checking in and updating, but WOW. We are busy and having a teenager and an eight-year-old with us...haha best laid plans. Remember how I'm learning? Yeah, I'm learning that bloggers who are parents and can make time for blogging from the road must have some sort of ...Continue Reading...
travel, Uncategorized, US Travel2014 EPIC Summer Road Trip – Day 5! July 16, 2014 / Wow what a last couple of days we have had in Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel! We have no reception at our campsite in Big Sur, so we will post a blog from San Francisco tomorrow night. I am quickly posting from my phone as we head back south from Monterey.Oh - I also contacted the giveaway winners today so please check your emails!We went whale ...Continue Reading...
travel, Uncategorized, US Travel2014 Epic Summer Road Trip – check in July 14, 2014 / Hello from Camp San Luis Obispo! We are having a fabulous time on the road! If you have left a comment, thank you so much! We will be camping the next few days -headed for Big Sur tomorrow- then in San Francisco and I will have internet access. A few photos to tie you over.Hope everyone had a great weekend! ...Continue Reading...