{I was hosted by The Hampton CVB for this visit to Hampton. All opinions expressed are my own. I hope you enjoy!} The year is 1619. Two very significant events take place in Virginia. The Virginia House of Burgesses convenes its first assembly in Jamestown in the month of July. And in the following month of August, the first enslaved Africans landed on the shores of what is now Hampton Virginia. One was a step in a positive direction for the colonies, the other was the beginning of more than two centuries of the legalized enslavement of African ... Continue Reading...
The New Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg VA: A Refreshing Sneak Peek!
Harrisonburg, Virginia is growing by leaps and bounds. We are literally seeing new businesses coming to town regularly, and there seems to be construction everywhere, all the time now. No kidding. So when the whole block at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Main Street was razed to the ground, I knew that something big had to be coming. I was right. In the fall of 2016, the ceremonial groundbreaking took place for the new Hotel Madison, and construction to build this premier facility was underway. And now, 18 months later, this hotel and conference ... Continue Reading...
Harrisonburg local residents: A special First Night deal at Hotel Madison!
After being treated to a spectacular pre-opening look today at Hotel Madison here in Harrisonburg VA, I just have to share these two wonderful deals the hotel is offering. {And yes, I will be sharing my visit in much more detail in the next post, so please come back to check that out. You will be amazed!} So, the first deal is for local residents of the Harrisonburg area: Locals First Night Package – May 1 & May 2, 2018. Be the first to experience Hotel Madison. This exclusive package is available for two nights only and features one night's ... Continue Reading...
Seize the Moment, Take the Opportunity!
via Instagram http://ift.tt/2CAmI95 Almost 3 years ago, we had the experience of a lifetime. My husband was selected to oversee the students of the summer studies abroad program in Salamanca, Spain. And we all went with him, to live in Salamanca for 2 months! Our kids were 19, 18, and 16 at the time. I cannot tell you the depth of the impact living in Spain has had on our entire family, even to this day. All I can say is when God affords you the opportunity to doing something new and astounding...DO IT. When He makes a way for you to do the amazing, do it. You ... Continue Reading...
5 Facts About Australia You Probably Never Knew
I remembering hearing the song Down Under as a kid: "Do you come from a land down under? Where women glow and men plunder? Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? You better run, you better take cover." Truth be known, it took me a while to find out what they were talking about. Now I know that Men at Work were talking about Australia. This was a place that I was a bit unfamiliar with, and I am still finding out more about the Land Down Under today. There is so much to learn about this vast island nation/continent! 5 Fascinating Facts About Australia It ... Continue Reading...
A Girlfriends Getaway at Disney…SO Much Fun! #WaltDisneyWednesdays
{I was generously hosted by Disney for the TMOM retreat & first half of this trip. All opinions expressed are my own....enjoy!} I think that we all know that Disney is an absolutely fun place for families and kids to go and vacation. There are rides, shows, characters, great food.....the list goes on. What you might not know is that Disney World is a fabulous place for an grownups-only trip. My sis and I just had our first girlfriends getaway experience, and we had a ball! Our Adventure Begins So, our adventure started with my (first time) attendance at our ... Continue Reading...
Eating Healthy While On the Road: Some Healthy Travel Snacks & a Giveaway!
{I received Cello Whisps for the purpose of review..all opinions expressed are my own, enjoy:)} The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, and enjoy the post! A road trip is only as fun as the way your body feels. Healthy eating plays a big part in being strong and able to enjoy all the sights and experiences. Whether traveling by car or via airplane, here are a few healthy travel snacks and snack tips I have found to make for smooth sailing. I really enjoy traveling and the excitement of new things. I really DON'T like having a headache because I ... Continue Reading...
Refreshing Travels: The Deans cruise Alaska, Wow!
Did I ever imagine that we would take a cruise to Alaska as a family? Only in my wildest dreams! Dreams really do come true, and we were so blessed to have been able to see a little bit of The Last Frontier this past August. If you ever have dreamed about doing a trip like this, make sure to put it on your list. Norwegian is a great line to sail with..we had a grand experience with them :) Enjoy our trip, told in ... Continue Reading...
Reflections: The Deans in Salamanca, one year later
It is hard to believe that is has been a whole year since we left for Spain as a family, our first trip to Europe together ever. Exactly one year ago today, we embarked on an eight-week adventure in Salamanca that would impact us forever as a family. A little backstory: My hubby was selected to be the faculty member in residence for the summer abroad program in Salamanca, Spain. He was chosen a year and a half before the actual trip, and as a blessed plus, we were able to accompany him there...all five of us. We actually lived in Spain for just about 2 months, ... Continue Reading...
Refreshing Review: Beets Blu PagerTag tracker!
{I received this item at a deep discount for the purposes of use and review..all opinions expressed are my own:)} You all know that I have a penchant for gadgets and technology. And sometimes I misplace my keys. What a lovely convergence of those circumstances to be able to test out the Beets Blu PagerTag! The PagerTag is marketed as a device that can help you keep track of and locate items that it is attached to. It is very small and slim and easily attached to a key chain, placed in a purse, or placed in a suitcase. It uses Bluetooth smart technology to ... Continue Reading...