If want to know how to best entertain house guests, just ask a Southern woman. To be more specific, ask a Kentucky woman who has Derby guests every year. She makes Martha Stewart look like an amateur. I happen to like having house guests. A different kind of relationship evolves with a person […]
A few years ago, before I had major surgery, my surgeon told me that the best thing I could do help the healing process was to eat enough protein. I asked her what that meant, and she said a minimum of 100 grams per day. I thought, Well, that can’t be that hard!” I started […]
Can we talk? Everybody does it, and sometimes, doesn’t do it. Yes, I am talking about going poop. Constipation. Some things you just don’t discuss with anyone except a close friend, spouse, or doctor. Some times you go for years without help for a simple problem, just because you don’t want to broach an […]
Here’s a great packing nugget… I don’t have any fancy cosmetics bags. I pack everything in see-through ziplock baggies. With a sharpie, I write a big label on each bag. AM, PM, Shower, Liquids, Misc., Plane, Tech, Bed AM These are all the things I use in the morning– lotion, moisturizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, morning pills/supplements, […]
My name is Annie and I’m a travel addict. I love packing for a trip. The whole process takes me a couple of weeks. I love setting out my clothes, picturing myself strolling on the Champs-Élysees in my carefully planned outfit. Since I always travel carry-on only, it is a fun challenge to determine […]
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Theresa Stephens from Roam Alone, a new podcast for solo travelers. It was a fun 44 minute discussion of the ups and downs of solo travel, how to manage being alone, and who we meet along the way. If you travel solo you will definitely relate to […]
You may be surprised to hear that I hit Trader Joe’s just before I travel overseas. I love to load up on goodies to take on my trip. Come with me on my travel haul before my international trip! My Trader Joe’s Pre-Travel Shopping List 1. Go Raw Trek Mix I don’t need to tell […]
There are certain things you should know about Floridians before you go to Florida. First, let’s define “Floridian.” A Floridian is someone who actually lives in Florida year round. People who live in Florida only in the winter are called snowbirds. A Floridian is someone who moved to Florida before they turned sixty. If you […]
It’s no secret that I love to travel. When other people are reading interesting articles on line, or saving recipes, or scrolling through their favorite decorating pictures on Instagram, I’m reading reviews on TripAdvisor, dreaming of a little inn overlooking the Mediterranean. I’m a hotel junkie. I love hotels. Everyone has different criteria for rating […]
Let’s pretend. You and a friend would like to go on a trip. You know where you want to go, but have no idea where to stay. You don’t want to spend a fortune, but you want to stay in a picturesque, quaint, immaculate, comfortable hotel in a safe area of the city, walking distance […]
