Enjoy a long wintry weekend in the Adirondacks surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, winding rivers and glassy lakes, apple orchards galore, with a myriad of charming Upstate New York towns peppered in-between. Living on the East Coast has its perks. I often say we’re lucky in Maryland to be so close to a number of […]
How to Plan an Inexpensive Weekend Road Trip
Learn how to plan an inexpensive weekend road trip with only a few simple steps! A few times a year I try to get away and visit my sister up in Brooklyn, New York. It’s simple because I can hop on Megabus for less than thirty dollars round-trip and then mindlessly ride into Manhattan […]
5 Tips for an Overnight Getaway
When you’re planning an overnight getaway, take a little time to pack a smart, versatile wardrobe and develop a wish list of to-dos to ensure no time is wasted. This post is sponsored by Aventura® Aside from the one week-long vacation we take every summer, most of my trips are overnights or long weekends. I’ve […]
Stop These 5 Airport Bad Habits
You need to stop these 5 airport bad habits right now. About once a month I travel for business trips, and I find myself in an airport headed somewhere far from here … to meetings, conferences, or something else job-related. The closest airport is in Baltimore, and when I’m headed to Illinois (a frequent work […]
Three Reasons to Vacation at Seneca Lake in New York
If you’re a fan of wine, beer, hard cider, gin and stunning scenic backdrops, then a vacation at Seneca Lake in New York is the place for you! Every summer we take a vacation for a week with my side of the family. We find a place somewhere on the East Coast and usually in […]
Tips To Stay Hydrated While On The Go This Summer
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourSummer #CollectiveBias Use these four simple tips to stay hydrated while you’re on the go this summer! I’m writing this blog post as the first morning of summer vacation looms a mere eight hours away. Our county in […]
Edible Communities
Funny things can happen when you talk about blogging with people. Often, you find out (after they’ve browsed your site) they share similar interests … interests that you may never have stumbled upon in conversation, otherwise. This happened to me a few years ago during a chat with a co-worker who happens to be—unbeknownst to me—a […]
How To Dress For A Conference
Over the years I’ve been to my fair share of marketing and advertising conferences. They’re a great way to freshen up your knowledge, connect with colleagues, hear expert speakers, and catch up with friends in the industry. Leading up to the conference, it’s easy to spend hours pouring over the lengthy and detailed agendas. They’re typically chock full of […]