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There is always an excuse for a quick trip or vacation getaway. However, if you are indecisive about whether to spend your PTO in the mountains or city scene, look no further- Boise, Idaho is the place to go! Get the best of both worlds as the mountains are a short drive away from the …

Go ahead, throw your beads to strangers in elaborate costumes and experience the tradition of the Mardi Gras festivities on Bourbon Street.  The original idea was to toss the color of the beads to the person who exhibited the color’s meaning (purple – justice, gold – power and green – faith). Pretty sure that idea …

Nowadays, in addition to having a baby shower, many couples choose to also have a gender reveal party. Baby showers are always nice to give the soon to be mom gifts to help be prepared…or as prepared as possible for the new life that is about to enter the family. But, with a gender reveal, …

As many parts of the country are either rainy, gloomy or in a deep freeze, it may be just the right time to take a Caribbean vacation.  With the warm, clear waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine it is probably just the place you are dreaming of right now.  I went last winter to …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why settle for a box of store bought chocolates when you can bake something made with love. A big heart shaped cake or cookie with a short love note such as “ILY” or “I’m yours” will make your Valentine fall head over heals for you all over again.  …

They say Rome is the eternal city. This historic place is home to the world famous Colosseum and ancient art. Millions of people each year step foot through the legendary landmarks, churches, and museums of this densely populated city. After my cousin went to Rome, I virtually got to see this city through the photos …

Just about everyone looks forward to the holiday season.  No matter what holiday you celebrate this season, there just seems to be a different type of energy in the air.  The holiday season just seems to bring out the kid in all of us, and moods just seem to be in higher spirits.  Our family …

Ever since we were little, we were always told it is better to give than to receive. Well, let’s face it, who doesn’t love to receive gifts? The gift giving and receiving season is upon us. Let’s make it easy for our friends and family to shop for us this year and buy us that …

With three young kids all having their own complex wish lists which always seem to get lost, Christmas shopping is never a stress-free experience. With all the lines at the mall when you wait till the last minute to fill the empty space under the Christmas tree, it seems as though you can never find …

What is the first thing you think about when you think of Thanksgiving?  Like most of us it is turkey, football, and pumpkin pie – maybe not necessarily in that order.   It was in 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared a feast that is acknowledged today as one of the …