You may think pancakes are the natural choice for a campground breakfast, but venture out and try some new options! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.  I am happy to eat it in the morning, mid-day, or even at night for dinner.  When we camp, I take a few staple items and use them to create a…

If you are hitting the beach, take your own gear to the beach to save money and stay safe! Until COVID-19, I never used hand sanitizer.  I taught public school for 15 years.  I still work in pubic schools providing professional development services and am around lots of people and germs weekly.  So…

Our favorite snacks include several dips and homemade options. If you are hitting the road this summer for the campground or the beach, packing your own snacks can save you money and provide you with healthy and yummy options.  Avoiding crowded gas stations and stops is just another added bonus.  I…

The view of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the grounds of the Biltmore is spectacular. Asheville, North Carolina is a unique town nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains.  While some may be quick to label this town as "too touristy", I think this is a snap judgment and doesn't really speak…