Tag Archive: United States

May 08

10 National Parks for Hiking this Summer

America boasts an incredible number of breathtaking national parks – each preserved to capture a timeless landscape for generations to come.  Here are the top ten spots for your summer family vacation! Yosemite While Yosemite can get crowded in the summer months, the legendary views are well worth it.  The mesmerizing landscapes are incredibly varied – from granite …

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Oct 29

Halloween by the Numbers – [Infographic]

A couple days ago I posted Are we taking Halloween to the next level .  Thought I would do a little more research into Halloween and it’s economic impacts.  I found an infographic that give a little more info the $$ involved with Halloween. Enjoy and have a safe and low priced Halloween Thanks to visual.ly …

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Oct 28

CLOSED-#Bloggers Wanted – Have A #Keurig Holiday Event

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Oct 27

Are we taking Halloween to the next level ?

Is it just me or is Halloween becoming the next ridiculously over publicized, over commercialized  over priced “holiday”.  Back when I was a tyke, you put on your little league baseball uniform and you were …yep, you guessed it, a baseball player.  or you cut some holes in a garbage bag, put it over your head …

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Oct 18

Photo of the Day – Mountain Sunset

Took this photo a while back while we were on vacation up on the N Georgia mountains.  This is at the lodge at Amicalola Falls State park.  I really like this park, and I especially like the lodge there.  

Oct 14

Photo of the Day – Caterpillar and a Snake

    Saw this guy while we were out hiking and geocaching yesterday in Charlotte, NC.  Seems to be a Polyphemus Moth Caterpillar according to What’s That Bug.  We  spotted him while walking down the path , and while walking back my wife quickly throws of the “mom arm”… As soon as she did I …

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Oct 14

CLOSED-Enter and Win The Freaky Fall #Giveaway

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Sep 23

CLOSED- American Family Keurig Event – Signup Now!

The American Family Keurig Event is hosted by Mom Powered Media. Prize: Keurig V700 Vue Brewer The event dates: 10/8 – 10/29 Free Event ~ Sign-Up Here – Bloggers Wanted American Family Event

Aug 30

[Infographic] National Parks Offer More for Less Money

[Infographic] National Parks offer More for Less Money Many times we forget about all of the wonderful natural resources that we have around us.  The National Parks are one example of a great resource that we all have access to.  The best part about it is that there are many different regions of the country …

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Aug 21

10 Amazing Travel Films that give you Itchy feet

Great Travel Films for Inspiration Today’s guest blog is by guest blogger Elle-Rose Williams.  We glad to have her with us, and we welcome her article on travel films.  Those that inspire travel, or “Itchy feet” as it is sometimes called. By Guest blogger Elle-Rose Williams If you’re heading away on holiday – you might …

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