Travel Reviews
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 [...]
A Great Hotel at a Great Price
I love the special treatment you receive at five-star hotels in major metropolitan areas. The concierge knows EVERYTHING. The desk staff caters to your every whim. Things you request are delivered to your room. Questions you ask are answered thoroughly. Queries about restaurants result in menus and directions being slipped under your door. The rooms are [...]
20Mar2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
Oklahoma City Memorial – A Must See
Almost 15 years ago (on April 19, 1995), when my oldest child was just nine days old, my husband and I watched in horror as a network news anchor announced that someone — possibly a terrorist — had bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Within minutes, our telephone rang.
I listened, and [...]
Frugal Road Trips with Kids
My husband, toddler and I drove today from St. Louis, Missouri to Oklahoma City for a swim meet. We travel by car fairly often to attend the swim meets of our teenage daughter, so we’re really mastering the art of traveling with kids and doing it on a budget.
As I was driving today, it occurred [...]
Chance to Win a 7-Day Trip to Out West!
Challenge Dairy, a maker of pure butter and other dairy products, is sponsoring a Taste of the West sweepstakes, giving you a chance to win a 7-day, 6-night trip for four to Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Montana’s Paradise Valley. This amazing resort is north of Yellowstone National Park and features cozy accommodations, horseback riding, [...]
7Dec2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
Family Holiday Getaway in Branson, MO
We just returned from our first, hopefully annual Family Holiday Getaway to Branson, MO. We had such a great time that I wanted to share it with you right away in case you want to try to get there yourself this holiday season.
I haven’t been to Branson since I was about 10 years old, so [...]
Embassy Suites Makes for Amazing Family “Staycation” in Chicago
My husband and I decided recently to take the family on a mini “staycation” to Chicago for the weekend. We wanted the whole staying downtown, walking almost everywhere experience and the Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront was the perfect solution for our lodging needs.
We had the pleasure of being guests at the Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront [...]
Cambria Suites – A Hotel You Need to Try
My family and I recently had the pleasure of being guests at a Cambria Suites hotel and it was an all-around fabulous experience. If you’ve never stayed at a Cambria Suites, it’s time you add them to your roster when booking your next stay.
We stayed at the brand-new Cambria Suites in Noblesville, Indiana. As is [...]
