Monthly Archives: August 2011

Love the One You’re With: 4 Not-to-Miss Experiences in Northwest Arkansas

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tracey

Not too long ago, in the midst of my quarter-life career crisis, I found myself accepting a job that I knew would provide me the kind of career-altering challenge I was looking for; a job that would separate the men … Continue reading →

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One Fine Day…in Waikiki

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lisa

Hawaii, even if you’ve never been there, usually conjures up images of palm trees fluttering in the ocean breeze while you sit out on your lanai (aka Hawaiian for patio/balcony) sipping a frosty tropical drink.  I’ve taken vacations to every … Continue reading →

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Becoming Pawn Stars

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tracey

For years I have watched Antiques Roadshow, much to my husband’s dismay. I get a surge of excitement with every unique artifact found in Aunt Ethyl’s attic. The history. The possibility. It all intrigued me! You just never know what … Continue reading →

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The Crisp Fall Air

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Lisa

I have always loved fall.  Maybe it has something to do with growing up in the Midwest.  Or the fact it’s a fleeting time between the heat of summer and the frosty winter.  Football Saturdays…trips to the cider mill…bike rides … Continue reading →

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Looking to Feel More Tranquil?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Lisa

If you’re looking for an oasis from the trials of modern life, a place where nature is shaped by man to make a unique experience that changes with the passing of the seasons, then taking a stroll through a Japanese … Continue reading →

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All Travelers are NOT Created Equal

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Lisa

A little while ago we asked some of our friends on Facebook what amenities in a hotel were most important to them, and overwhelmingly it was free wireless internet.  It got me thinking, what about all the other things that … Continue reading →

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Monuments by Moonlight – My Favorite Way to See DC

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tracey

Silly girl that I am, I planned a sight-seeing trip to Washington D.C. in mid-June.  Now, I have been to DC countless times before and I am well aware of the heat and humidity in the summer months.   But given … Continue reading →

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