It is the time of year when Ohioans long for warmer weather, when it seems like Summer is so far from now. My family escaped to 82 degree temps a couple weeks ago and we didn’t even leave Ohio! We were invited to a blogger’s event at Castaway Bay, where it is always 82 degrees! [...]
Summer in Winter Getaway!
January 12, 2012 By
How does Summer sound right about now? 82 degree temps sound wonderful to me as I sit here freezing while wearing a sweatshirt and a hoodie! It is time to plan a trip to Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort in Columbus, Ohio where it is 82 degrees year round! There are many indoor water parks [...]
Best Outer Banks Photography by Sarah Kimmel
November 5, 2011 By
This Summer, we took our first vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We had an incredible time, full of memories that are just now starting to fade and not be quite as fresh. Lucky for us, we had our beach family pictures taken by Sarah Kimmel Photography. I can honestly say that my [...]
Fun for the Whole Family at Cedar Point HalloWeekends
September 23, 2011 By
It is time for Cedar Point HalloWeekends! HalloWeekends at Cedar Point is a fun time for all ages. There are non-scary attractions and events for the younger kids to seriously scary walk-throughs and attractions for those that want their socks scared off! Cedar Point HalloWeekends Review Going to Cedar Point with 1 Adult and 2 [...]
Was My Husband Waiting on a Sign from Above to Get Gas?
August 30, 2011 By
Have you ever started a trip and ended up on Empty driving down an endless highway? It’s a scary feeling, especially with kids in the car, at night, or in the blazing heat. One feature that I really like on the Ford Explorer is that it doesn’t just say “low fuel” or “E”, it tells [...]
In OBX, we stayed under the Eye of Irene in Duck, NC!
August 26, 2011 By
Watching the news today, in Ohio we’re in a pleasant spot as we watch the East Coast get walloped by Hurricane Irene. Its hard to imagine that during our OBX trip this summer- we stayed RIGHT UNDERNEATH where Irene is screaming right now! In July 2011, we stayed at a Vacation Beach House called DuckVine [...]
Best Seafood in Outer Banks of NC: Steamers Shellfish To Go Gourmet Take Out Review
August 12, 2011 By
When I first heard of Steamers Shellfish To Go in Corolla, NC, I thought it was a nice way to have seafood to go, nothing more, nothing less. We were shocked at how amazingly delicious our gourmet take out meal was. In fact, my husband proclaimed that it was the best meal he’s had all [...]
Great Kids Vacation Activity at Jennette’s Pier in Nag’s Head
August 11, 2011 By
One of my kids’ favorite activities at North Carolina’s Outer Banks cost just $10. We signed our kids up for a Beach Exploration class at Jennette’s Pier in Nag’s Head. This brand new pier just opened in 2011, offering many programs and opportunities year round. Jennette’s Pier offers a public beach access with parking and [...]
Best Cornhole Boards in Outerbanks in NC
August 11, 2011 By
Cornhole Boards are popping up everywhere, it is the newest rage for backyard and summer fun. While vacationing in the Outer Banks, we discovered New Cornhole Kingdom. This is the place for cornhole boards in the Outer Banks, NC and online. Best Outer Banks Cornhole Boards So, what makes New Cornhole Kingdom the Best Outer [...]
Port O’ Call Fine Dining in Outer Banks for Families
August 8, 2011 By
I think it is good to expose kids to various types of experiences, one of those is fine dining. Call me crazy but I think it is a good thing to teach them proper manners, the appreciation of finer foods, and how to enjoy such. We haven’t taken my kids to many fine dining restaurants [...]
Win 5,000 Gallons of Sunoco Fuel
August 7, 2011 By
Sunoco is the official fuel for Nascar and my family’s vacation to OBX. Knowing that Sunoco prides itself with refining, blending, and supplying only the highest-quality products for race cars, I have confidence in the fuel I fill my car up with too. Sunoco has been supplying us with high quality fuel for more than [...]
Never drive in OBX on Saturday
August 6, 2011 By
The one thing that I learned while vacationing in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is Never drive in OBX on Saturday. Most people rent beach houses and most beach houses rent from Saturday to Saturday. There is only one way in and out of Outer Banks, so you can imagine the mess trying to [...]
Getting the Ford Explorer out of the sand…
August 5, 2011 By
In my last post, I told you about how we drove the Ford Explorer onto the beach in Corolla, NC. I was so fearful that we would get stuck, mostly because it wasn’t our car. Well, without any test runs, I video taped my husband pulling the vehicle out of the sand. See for yourself. [...]
Nags Head Produce Offers the Best Outer Banks Produce
August 5, 2011 By
When we go on vacation, we try to eat as healthy as we can. This usually means stopping by a local produce stand or at the very least the grocery store. Our first stop was in search of good Outer Banks produce. We were lucky enough to be introduced to Nags Head Produce, located in [...]
Best Place to Buy Outer Banks Souvenir T-shirt: Island Dye-It Yourself for Outer Banks Tie Dye
August 4, 2011 By
Every vacation deserves a good souvenir tshirt. If you are vacationing in the Outer Banks, the best place for a souvenir tshirt is Island Dye-It Yourself. Why? Because not only will you receive a fun tie dye t-shirt but it is one of the best kids activities in Outer Banks, you and your kids get [...]
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