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  • ROAD TRIPS & ADVENTURES

    Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, Virginia Pt II!

    08/02 /No Comments

    Thank you to Tiffany, Southern Lifestyle Blogger of Sears In The South, for her contribution of Must Do’s! This series has grown so much that I have part 2’s of states! I am excited to share with you Virginia part II! Visiting one of the many lakes such as: Smith Mountain Lake- https://www.virginia.org/smithmountainlake/ 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Unit 2 Moneta, VA 24121 Smith Mountain Lake is the second largest lake in Virginia. It is 40 Miles and accessible in three counties (Bedford County, Franklin County and Pittsylvania County). Boating is a favorite among many at Smith Mountain Lake. Lake Anna- https://www.virginia.org/Listings/OutdoorsAndSports/LakeAnna/ Courthouse Road Route 208 Louisa County, VA 23093…

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    Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, California Pt 2!

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    Sacramento, the capital of California, is not a common vacation spot. When people think of California, they imagine Los Angeles, San Francisco or Napa Valley. Growing up in the Sacramento suburbs I never thought of my hometown as a travel destination. Why would someone want to visit this area? However, as the saying goes, distance makes the heart grow founder. Now that I’ve moved out of the area I can see why Sacramento is a great place for a vacation. Here’s my top reasons to visit Sac Town. By Kristen Kehl of Hello Minder Food. Sacramento is known as America’s Farm to Fork Capitol. Hundreds of acres of farm land…

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    Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, California Pt.1!

    07/19 /No Comments

    Because California is so big I have two authors that have given their Must Do’s! This will be part 1 and next Friday part 2. Top Things to Do in California   by Laura Jafarkhani Author of Lala To Mama   California is an amazing state! It is one of the largest in the United States with plenty to do and see all over. I have split it into Northern and Southern California since often these can be separate trips with how much there is to do! It is not possible to include everything, but these are some of my top recommendations.   Southern California This is where I live!…

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    Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, Michigan!

    07/12 /No Comments

    Thank you to Becca from Mom Cave for giving her Must Do’s for Michigan. I have been to Battle Creek in the winter and let me tell y’all that is the coldest I have ever been in my life! Michigan is gorgeous however and hope that you find inspiration from a native. I am from Michigan and honestly, the things that I love about Michigan are not necessarily what others will recommend but here you go. I think that our greatest treasure is the Upper Peninsula. It is beautiful and unpopulated. But be warned, cell service is spotty at best. Visit the ghost town at Fayette State Park in the…

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    Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, Maine!

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    Greetings from the Great State of Maine! I grew up here and I’ve lived away and I sure am glad we moved back. Maine has so much to offer! Here are a few things I highly recommend you check out when you come up to our corner of the US. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase from my link I may make a small commission at no cost to you. Top Things To Do In Maine by Melissa Author of One Maine Mama Shopping: LL Bean– the flagship store in Freeport is great for shopping or just looking around. Be sure to bring…

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    Summer Series: Must Do’s In My State, Alabama!

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    Hey y’all, I’m Beth from Alabama and I’m here to tell you…it’s not what you think.  Go ahead. Think about every stereotype you’ve ever heard or assumed about Alabamians. We talk slow, love sweet tea, say funny things like “y’all” and  “bless your heart.” You might even assume a few of us are what you call “rednecks” down here. Guess what? You’re right about everything! But…give us a chance. There’s more going on down here than you think! Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. From the rolling hills…

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    I’ll Fly Away, Live

    06/24 /No Comments

    I was a couple of months pregnant here and my daddy was visiting us in Colorado. We recorded a few live videos and I am forever thankful I will always have this memory with him. For all my lovers of old Southern Gospel, this is for you!  

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    Summer Series: Must Do In My State, Virginia PT I!

    06/21 /1 Comment

    I am dipping my toes into new waters and collaborating with numerous bloggers from around the world! This will be a summer long series and I will have a new city, state, and country to share weekly for you to enjoy and plan your trips. I personally love to travel and have trips booked out for two years already. I constantly scour Pinterest and Tripadvisor for where to go and what to do so I thought why not get the To Do’s from people that live there! I hope you find great inspiration from this series and thank you to everyone that has contributed to this. This post may contain…

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    Ain’t No Sunshine

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    I have no idea when I recorded this and if I had to guess I would say 13 years ago. This is a one take session and there are some imperfections, but I love this song! Of course it has been modified from the original by Bill Withers, whom I adore! Hope y’all enjoy!    

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    The Starlight Express

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    This was my uncles Jimmy and Tommy’s first TV appearance with their band. Be ready to step back in time of big hair and tight jeans! Freddy Fender, Starlight Express and The Diamonds | Live at Church Street Station  

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