Travel
Indianapolis Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast is Five Stars
The Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast near downtown Indianapolis is one of the most charming, comfortable, character-infused, locationally-gifted B&B’s I have ever visited.
I recently had the pleasure of spending two nights at this urban B&B when my teenage daughter and I were in Indianapolis for a swim meet. Here are some of the things we [...]
Training for the Chicago Marathon — almost halfway!
Well, I’m almost halfway through my training program for the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. And the training has been grueling in this heat!
This will be my third appearance in the Chicago Marathon. It was my first-ever marathon in 2005, with a time 4:30:54, and I went back in 2006 and completed it in [...]
Embassy Suites Has the Competition Beat!
My husband and I and our preschooler recently stayed at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City and I can’t say enough about the experience. I’ve stayed at these properties before, but it’s been a few years and I’d forgotten how much better Embassy Suites is at making a stay away from home more of a [...]
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Chance to Win a Disney Vacation from Snapfish
I love Disney and we were fortunate enough to celebrate my preschooler’s 3rd birthday there last Fall. I am in the process of making a beautiful picture book on Snapfish featuring all those memories. I’ve featured some of our gorgeous Disney photos in this post.
Now, Snapfish– my all-time favorite, most amazing photo site — is offeirng you [...]
Midas $50 Gift Card and Winter Safety Kit Giveaway – CLOSED
Did you know that approximately 70% of winter deaths are attributed to snow and ice involvement with motor vehicles. To help prepare drivers for those unexpected winter conditions, Midas has created a few winter driving tips. For a quick and easy guide to Midas’ winterizing tips and how to videos, visit www.midaswintersafety.com.
I honestly cannot believe that [...]
Contest to Win a Trip Home
The sights, sounds and aromas of the holiday season often stir up a sense of nostalgia and a yearning to be at home with family. This year, Folgers® is once again helping to make that happen for five lucky families as part of the second annual “Home for the Holidays” contest.
To enter, America can visit www.folgers.com from [...]
Giveaway of Vera Bradley Makeup Bag Full of AZO Products – CLOSED
One of the most miserable ways to spend a day is with a yeast or urinary tract infection. Those conditions are even worse if you’re traveling.
AZO Products wants to remind women that they need to be prepared: maintain a healthy urinary tract and don’t be caught without access to relief!
Did you know that:
• After the flu [...]
Home Exchange Can Make a 2012 Olympic Vacation Affordable!
I’ve heard of home exchange programs and the idea intrigues me. It sounds like it could work if you have a home in a city where someone wants to travel, but how do you find those people. Through the HomeExchange program, of course.
A UK couple has found a novel way to holiday like there’s no [...]
