Guide to Dollywood

Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas sign decorated with poinsettias.

Deep in the hills of Tennessee is where the beloved Dolly Parton was born and raised. Her love for family and fun is reflected in the Dollywood theme park. This is one of the best family vacation destinations. I have visited Dollywood many times and always love seeing the decorations and new rides. I have […]

Tips for Traveling to Grand Canyon National Park: South Rim

Grand Canyon sunrise

Everyone always talks about how extraordinary the Grand Canyon is and without a doubt it is amazing, but until you see it with your own eyes you don’t really appreciate or grasp just how incredible it is. Our little brains can’t even fully comprehend the size of it as we see it. The Grand Canyon […]

Be a Tourist Without the Travel

Full Moon and palm tree

Play the tourist in your own city or state. Sometimes we get so involved in our daily lives and think that we have to travel far away to experience anything new or exciting that we forget that history is all around us, and each place has something to offer. Just recently I came to this […]

Going Solo: Getting Past the Fear and Enjoying the Experience

Woman in fur hood

I’m a true introverted extrovert, meaning I enjoy being around people for limited amounts of time, but I’d rather be at home with my husband. Since my husband also works from home we are together literally 24/7 and I wouldn’t have it any other way, because I’m also a true second child and I depend […]