This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avoya Travel. All opinions are 100% mine. Right now I’m in the middle of planning an epic three-week vacation to Europe as a surprise for my daughter’s 13th birthday. With stops in Iceland, England, Ireland, and Scotland, the planning hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s been one of the most stressful summer vacations that … [Read more...]

I have been compensated by Johnson's® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. When it comes to new baby registries, Johnson’s Baby products have been a staple for as long as I can remember. From lotions to baby powder and bath washes it’s a brand name that moms have trusted for generations. Even though my daughter has long … [Read more...]

A successful summer gathering doesn’t mean you need to pull off anything elaborate―just simple food, good company, and a comfortable setting. Use these 5 tips for easy summer entertaining. 5 Tips for Easy Summer Entertaining   Invest in a Quality Dining Area If you’re going to spend any money on your summer gatherings, make sure it’s on comfortable lounge areas for … [Read more...]

Tibet is one of the most scenic and magical places on Earth one can travel to. Located in the shadows of Himalayan mountain range, dotted with snow caped mountains, beautiful and sacred lakes, forests and gifted with a spectacular wilderness, this vast region in China offers an alien and beautiful world. Add unique Tibetan culture to this with the beautiful mystic aura of … [Read more...]

Located at 10km away from the center of Chengdu which is the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, or simply Chengdu Panda Base attracts millions of panda lovers to come as the closest and most convenient panda base to Chengdu. Visitors only take 1 hour to get to Chengdu Panda Base. Other panda bases like Bifengxia Panda Base and Wolong … [Read more...]

Let’s talk summer vacation travel plans— do you have any? We’re still tossing a few ideas around for this year’s family getaway, but I can’t help thinking back to last year’s summer vacay in Door County, Wisconsin. Door County is not a destination you hear about often— or at least, I hadn’t heard of it until my extended family mentioned they used to spend summer … [Read more...]

When we bought our first home last year, one of the most exciting things for me was having my own garden. For years I dreamed about growing my own veggies, not only to save money but to feed my family organically raised produce. Within a month of moving in I had a raised garden bed of my own filled with seeds. I thought I had done everything right, but just 6 months later my … [Read more...]