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 ... 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...
Saying farewell to Salamanca…was hard!
Goodbye was bittersweet. If you have been following the blog for the summer, you know that we spent 7 weeks in Salamanca, Spain as a family. We had an extraordinary experience there together, and it was unforgettable. We bonded even more as a family, we met amazing people, and we saw and experienced the beautiful country of Spain. While we were looking forward to the comforts of home again (i.e. sleeping in one's own bed), we didn't want to let go of what had become our second home for almost 2 months. So, here is a very brief recap in photos of our joys in ... Continue Reading...
A full weekend in the south of Spain!
Granada is beautiful to see and experience. From the palace of Alhambra to the art of Flamenco dancing, this southern region of Spain has much to take in. Enjoy this installment of #DeansInSpain ! https://thedeansinsalamanca.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/a-full-weekend-in-the-south-of-spain/ ... Continue Reading...