Places You Wish You Were

The secret is officially out. The beloved Oreo cookie, most commonly dunked in milk or twisted to scoop out the middle has just opened their first ever café! The new shop features everything Oreo, ranging from throw pillows, to slippers, to t-shirts, double stuffed packaged Oreo cookies and even a secret menu food item! That’s …

It is no surprise to most of the nation that it is hella hot this summer — we’re talking, Satan’s doorstep hot. But, even with as hot as we have been here in the good ol’ U.S., Dubai is suffering a heat that I can’t even fathom! It is so hot that, to combat the …

I’m a sucker for all things banana — It’s quite possible I’m part monkey. So, I was incredibly stoked to find out that SONIC Drive-In has a special menu item coming. — Wait For It — SONIC Drive-In is going to have a limited edition Banana Pudding Shake, and I’m willing to make the drive …

They say everything is bigger and better in Texas, and they aren’t wrong! H-E-B, the texas-based grocery chain that many say is the Best Grocery Store In America, now has candles that evoke the heavenly smells of their bakery, and Good Gosh, I need the Butter Tortilla Candle!! H-E-B sent Twitter into near hysteria when …

I am in love with nature. Everywhere you look is natural art to enjoy! Daniel Kordan, a Russian Landscaping Photographer captured these AMAZING pictures of fireflies in Japan and I am mesmerized! These were taken at the height of hotaru (firefly) season in Japan, which happens around June and July! You are incredibly lucky if you are …

In all of my years of spending time at the lakes, and rivers… never once have I heard about ‘Tanking’ until today! Apparently, this isn’t a new thing to a lot of people, and many people have been ‘tanking’ for years and suddenly I feel so left out! ‘Tanking’ is a unique way of floating …

There is a NEW Monopoly game about to hit the shelves, and it happens to be a Target version. That’s right. They just combined my two favorite things: family game night and shopping at the best store in town — Target!! My family has a bit of a Monopoly obsession. We own far too many …

There is a new Loungefly backpack of the Disney variety for sale, and I must have it immediately. We’ve all been there. You’re at Disney, getting ready to go on a fast ride, and your backpack is so full that there is NO WAY you can fit your favorite Mickey Ears inside (or Minnie ears …

Disney World has a new, LIMITED edition, you’ll need more than one, swirl Dole Whip, and you have to just see it to understand how good this thing is! Now, I am a big fan of the original Dole Whip — the delicious pineapple soft serve goodness. I am one of those crazy die-hard fans …

It is time to take a trip to Tennessee. Check this out!! Tennessee — one of my FAVORITE states in all of the U.S. — wants to entice more people to visit, and they are being more generous about it than ever. There is a new program, put on by Governor Bill Lee and Brad …

It is obvious that Jojo Siwa has been incredibly happy — giddy even — since she came out and started dating her girlfriend, Kylie Prew. The happiness and contentedness just radiates from her whole being, and we are so incredibly lucky to be here to witness it. We should all be so lucky and happy …

Someone stumbled upon a house that had a special kind of mural decorating its side, and I wish I could go see it. I am a big fan of murals — my bestie and I took a trip to Asheville, North Carolina with our girls, and we just HAD to get pictures in front of …

When it comes to unique places to stay, this may just top the list! I mean, I never even knew I had a desire to sleep and hang out in a giant potato until I saw this, and now it’s all I want to do! Like, this just made it onto the bucket list and …

There is an Airbnb in Arizona, and you are going to want to grab your planner and map out a road trip with 13 of your closest besties. This place is HELLA cool — we’re talking about 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms worth of “hell yeah!” The bedrooms aren’t even the best part — although …

Here is something you just about NEVER see — the words Disney World and FREE in the same sentence. Fifty people are going to win a FREE trip to Disney World AND a year’s subscription to Disney+, and they are enlisting YOU to help them choose who those people are going to be! Right now, …

Well, this is the vacation that Britney Spears needed and deserves! It was just a few days ago that Britney went “before a judge” (virtually) to give her account of what has happened with her conservatorship over the last THIRTEEN YEARS. If you haven’t read the transcript, go do so! It is very eye-opening into …

If you have summer plans that include flying, you may want to listen up. American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights for AT LEAST the next couple of weeks, and that’s not good news for everyone trying to get out and get away. Why in the world would they cancel all these flights, you might …

ICYMI there is a horrible heat wave making an oven out of the western part of the United States, so you may want to put off that summer road trip to Disneyland that you had planned. I’m HOT today. Like not just regular hot — like so hot that it’s making me angry. Have you …

I have ALWAYS wanted to travel by train — it doesn’t even really matter where! I mean, there have been books written about riding on a train, there have been movies made about it, and it seems like all the cool people have a romantic train story to tell — I want that!! Turns out, …

There is a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter store in New York, and *GASP* It’s time to take a roadtrip!! We no longer have to take a trip to Orlando and fight the crowds — and the HEAT — to make it to an actual Wizarding World of Harry Potter store. Now, don’t get …

Previously, Royal Caribbean had announced that passengers would be required to be vaccinated for Covid-19, this decision has been reversed. In a recent press release, the company said it will recommend that passengers are vaccinated, but they will not require it. The information that had released previously had stated that all passengers 19 and older …

I have seen so many amazing and unique houses, but I think I found one that has me in LOVE! This may seem like another fancy schmancy house (I mean, it does cost 15 million dollars!), but this has so many unique features that it tops my charts of amazing houses! For starters, this house …

You can go spend the night in a real authentic railroad caboose, right on the banks of North Carolina’s Tuckasegee River, and on the tracks of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. When I was a teenager, my older cousin lived in a railroad caboose, in the middle of the woods. I thought it was the …

Australian spider webs are NO JOKE, and I hope I never see one in person! When I think of spiders, I don’t really think of them as having a season — they are kind of just ALWAYS in and around my house. Australia, though, is its own monster — with its own terrifying spiders — …

If you are headed out for a vacation soon and you love dinosaurs, you may want to check in to this Raptor Retreat! This is a themed Airbnb listing that is located in Davenport, Florida and it’s fantastic! The amazing themed listing has 8 bedrooms and can sleep 16 people. You can invite all of …

Disney World has announced that face masks are now going to be “optional” while enjoying the parks outdoors. This is HUGE news, because Disney has been SO TIGHT on their COVID regulations — including wearing a mask at all times while on property. The only times those at Disney World have been able to take …

I’ve been dying for a vacation, not a hotel vacation… a cool and unique vacation, I think I found it. I’ve been trying for years to become a better wine connoisseur, so far I have found one that I like. Before you say… that’s weird… well, it was my doctor’s suggestion to learn to like …

Potterheads will be excited to know that the new Harry Potter store will be opening in just a few months! The magic of Harry Potter and his fellow classmates and friends are coming to New York! The new store will be located near the Flatiron Building at 935 Broadway. The official grand opening will be …

You can get what are called Hawaiian Hibiscus seeds on Etsy, and I need my garden full of them!! When you think of Hawaii, what do you think? Magical? Beautiful? Enchanting? YES!! This flower is absolutely all of those things! This is an absolutely exquisite plant that blooms with the scent of Hawaii — if …

There is an Airbnb in California that will make you feel just like you plopped right down in the middle of FRIENDS. I love to stay in a cool themed Airbnb when I travel — it doesn’t even matter where I go. A good Airbnb puts staying at any boring hotel to shame! Like, there …

Well, it’s time to get my plane tickets to California, and book my hotel! Disneyland’s California Adventure Park (it’s right across from Disneyland) is going to open its Avengers Campus June 4, 2021, and that loud *SQUEE* you just heard came from me. I have been waiting — a little impatiently — for the date …

Restaurant employees at several fast food establishments are sharing the best items off their menus that you never even knew existed. I try to eat healthy, but let’s face it, sometimes you just need a trip to a fast food restaurant. Usually, it’s about 11pm when the fast food urge hits, AMIRITE? Well, let me …

Even though I have a family of 4 — that sometimes feels like a family of 16 — I dream of owning a tiny house. Who knows, maybe one day I can make a tiny home my home-away-from-home in my backyard. LOL! There is one couple — Alla Ponomareva and her husband Garrett — who …

Hawaii is one state that seems to have gotten some control over the coronavirus. Why? It probably has something to do with the fact that they are isolated and basically all to themselves way over there in the west. While this can be a good thing, COVID also has the potential to run rampant throughout …

A lagoon that changes color is quickly turning into a tourist hotspot. The must see destination is named the Hutt Lagoon and this pretty lake isn’t your normal blueish color. What is an Instagram worthy site, the Hutt Lagoon changes to bright colors due to algae! More specifically, the algae in the lake is a …

Now, I’m not usually a fan of bats. When I was growing up in the mountains of southern California, for some reason, I kept getting bats in my room — and I wasn’t all too happy about it. And, then I grew up, and learned there were things in Australia called Flying Foxes. Nope. Nope. …

What the heck is going on down in Australia? This beautiful land that I have always wanted to visit, has never been more TERRIFYING! Or, maybe I’m just learning more about this land full of Jurassic creatures that haunt my nightmares. It’s all Nemo, Dory, and Chris Hemsworth, until you bump into THIS. Australia is …

I have to tell you about these horrifying flat spiders that come straight from the Land Down Under, and they can STAY there, please. *Shudder* You have probably never heard of them, and you will WISH you didn’t know they existed. But, we’ll get to that in a minute. I have always wanted to go …

Are you looking for an adventure? I know I am ready for one myself, actually way overdue for one! Look no further because we just found the best spot ever! If you love vintage campers, this is the place for you! There is a place called Alta Colina that is a vineyard that is family-owned …

Big things are happening in Texas on March 10th. Governor Greg Abbott decided Texas will abolish the mask mandate, and also lift the capacity guidelines for businesses so they can operate at 100% capacity. I have my own ideas about this decision, but I’ll keep them to myself for another time. I WILL say that …

Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? I don’t think I have, if I had it would have been when I was too little to even remember. It has been so cold across the United States and Canada that Niagara Falls has turned into a beautiful winter wonderland! Some parts of Niagara Falls have frozen. …

Disney World is about to reach a HUGE milestone!! On October 1st, 2021, they will celebrate 5 decades — 50 years!! — of being the most magical place on earth. They first opened their doors on October 1, 1971, and the rest is history!! In some ways, I can’t believe it has only been 50 …

We are in the COLD part of winter, but I have some news you might not find comforting. It’s fixin’ to get colder. Every single state in the US — including Hawaii — will reach below freezing temperatures on Monday morning. CNN In fact, 16 states across the Midwest and Northern Plains will experience temperatures …

Seaside Cottage — Outer Banks, NC This Rare Find Airbnb sleeps 4 people, with 1 bedroom that has a large King bed, and a pull-out Queen-size sofa in the front room. It is only walking distance from both the beach to the east, and the sound to the west, so there’s plenty of fun-in-the-sun to …

OMG. Y’all. I wish I were rich. I can feel it in my bones, I was meant to be wealthy. But, I’m not — so I’m just going to have to live vicariously through people like Kylie and Kendall Jenner. Oh, to be them right now! They are living the high life in an Ocean …

If you plan on visiting the beach this summer, you might want to consider adding Okinawa, Japan to your bucket list once it’s deemed safe to travel again. If you’ve ever visited a beach in New Jersey or Delaware, you’re familiar with the ocean smell and on a good day, the sand is somewhat soft …

Well, I’m packing my bags and getting my plane tickets! The Avengers Campus is almost ready to open at Disney’s California Adventure park in Anaheim, California, and I NEEEEEED to be there!! Y’all, this is Disney, so you know they are going to do it right. According to comicbook.com, there are going to be multiple …

Man, I just want to hop on an airplane and go somewhere — anywhere really. But, like going to restaurants, visiting friends and family, and skipping around to different theme parks, airline travel is currently frowned upon. We USED to talk about safety when we hopped on an airplane, but it was a different kind …

If you are lucky enough to live in Colorado, New Hampshire, Utah, or Wisconsin… you have got to go check out these Ice Castles! I’m sitting here trying to figure out how I can plan a quick trip from Texas to go check one out! These Ice Castles are some of the most beautiful things …

I don’t know about you, but I’m about ready to bust out of this joint and go somewhere — ANYWHERE — other than my four walls. COVID has made travel nearly impossible. From social distancing guidelines, to restrictions on travel, vacationing has just been impossible for many of us. I have started compiling a list …

This year isn’t really different for us on how we celebrate New Years. We always stay at our own home and celebrate just with our kids. But, I know many of you are used to going out with friends, and this year those events are canceled. Even Times Square in New York is closed to …

Seattle isn’t just the birthplace of Starbucks Coffee and the GREATEST music movement of all times. It NOW has a miniature Rosebud Motel, from Schitt’s Creek, and I must go see it!! This miniature replica of Rosebud was created by Richard Knowles, who lives in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, and it is simply …

Not only do we have a super rare event happening this month with Jupiter and Saturn, but we also have the Geminids meteor shower happening right now! The Geminids meteor shower is like this amazing and natural holiday light show that happens every December. In fact, it is one of the most active meteor showers …

I’ve found another thing to add to my growing bucket list. I thought I had it completed when I found the reindeer playing under the Aurora Borealis. I was wrong, I need to add seeing bioluminescent water in person to my list! Maybe I am late to this discovery, I mean I knew it existed. …

Gone are the days when we could just walk into a shopping mall, and take our kids to sit on Santa’s lap — at least for now. Luckily there is still a way to communicate with Santa Claus, and it’s easier than you might think. You can have your kid patch in straight to the …

I think I have found my newest bucket list item, and it might just be something I can easily check off the list! Get this, if you work remotely (virtually) you can totally do this, too!! Hawaii is offering round-trip airfare to people who who are willing to come “live” in the state, work remotely, …

Do you ever just need a good dose of wholesomeness to get you out of a funk? I just found the most wholesome and beautiful thing today! It’s perfect for this time of year because it’s reindeer! Not only is it reindeer, but it also has the magical beauty called the Aurora Borealis. The Aurora …

This has been a crazy year, to say the least! We have been very limited on the things that we can do for fun. You can’t just go out to a movie, hit up your favorite musician at a concert, or even spend a fun day just hanging out in a museum. I love to …

Hopefully, 2021 will bring some days that are much more normal for us all, because I am really wanting to travel! A train company called Rocky Mountaineer is introducing an amazing route from Colorado to Utah for 2021 and I am ready for it! It is called the “Rockies to the Red Rocks” route and …

The idea of aliens has always intrigued me. The thought of us living in the gigantic universe with absolutely no other living beings seems a little hard to believe. So when alien “discoveries” happen, I am ALL ears. I want to hear the crazy theories and items found! And Utah found themselves quite the mystery! …

I would totally sign up for something like this if I could! I’ve never been on a cruise before and they are going to be using volunteers to test Covid-19 safety protocols. Royal Caribbean is preparing for the go-ahead to start cruises again. In order to do so, they have to prepare for Covid-19 safety …

Imagine that, I just happen to be in Texas and am in need of a special kind of escape day. What could possibly be better than hanging out at a castle that has llamas as residents? Yes, a castle! It’s a replica of an Irish castle, and of course, I’m Irish so I should totally …

I just got back from Walt Disney World for a quick anniversary trip. It was, of course, AWESOME. There are, however, some rookie things that we should have known, that we weren’t aware of. It was like our 9,803 time at Disney World, but you can learn something new each time you visit. Our mistakes …

Somewhere out in a field in Virginia, there are 43 giant, crumbling, and decaying presidential heads and I want to go there! This is such an eerie sight that is just calling to me as a photographer! They sit in a field located in Croaker, Virginia. The presidential busts of past presidents stand anywhere from …

Now, I need to preface this whole thing by saying, the Magic Kingdom is my Happy Place. I’ve been MANY times, and I just love being there in the midst of the Magic. When I went the the Magic Kingdom yesterday, I was just happy to be there. I was willing to do whatever it …

I was so excited about the houseboat villa in Bora Bora, but now… maybe I ought to head to Florida to hang out on a private island! We really don’t have big family holidays anymore (sad), so maybe we should plan something a bit different this year. We have found something amazing and I am …

Yesterday, I told you what arriving at Disney World was like. From the face masks, to the online ordering, and even to the sanitized rooms. It was all a bit different. But, yesterday’s hotel experience pales in comparison to the weirdness that was today’s adventure at Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney). So, usually at Disney …

I can’t remember the last time that I went anywhere or took a vacation. I could really use one and I’m sure you could too… it’s been a crazy year. What if there was a way to take a vacation and also escape all of the weirdness of the world right now? Sounds pretty good …

I just drove 10 hours to get to Disney World. I had to see what was going on with all the COVID changes, and y’all, it’s pretty different. We decided to come here for our 20th anniversary (without the kids!!). Really, I would have used ANY excuse to come down here, but this is as …

My favorite part of the Holiday season is always the Christmas lights. The more your house looks like the Griswold house from Christmas Vacation, the better!! NOW, you can see a HUGE Halloween light display, and I wish I lived near Burbank, CA — ’cause that’s where it is!! I mean, this light display rivals …

This is the best thing ever! You can rent an entire AMC Theater Auditorium starting at only $99 + tax! It’s true! You can make it a personal screening for some much needed alone time, or you can have a private party with up to 20 people total! I love watching movies in the theater, …

Hocus Pocus is my absolute favorite movie to watch during the Halloween season! So when I found out there was a Hocus Pocus inspired pop-up bar, I immediately started searching for info! Just imagine it! You can go sit down at a bar and feel like you’re in the wicked world of the Sanderson Sisters! …

Listen up, Starbucks junkies — who HAPPEN to also be lovers of all things Disney! This one’s for you. You can get a hot, ceramic Starbucks tumbler from The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland, duh!) and I say, add it to my virtual cart, please!! This ceramic tumbler is part of the Starbucks Collection, and …

Wow! This is absolutely amazing and I wish I could find something like this for me! The Skylands Stadium in August, New Jersey is hosting an amazing event right now! It is a drive-thru event, so no worries about catching cooties! There are over 5,000 jack-o’-lanterns that are completely lit up! This is such a …

I absolutely LOVE the Smoky Mountains! So much so, that my husband and I spent our honeymoon there! We got a cabin in the mountains, explored Gatlinburg, and definitely checked out the famous SkyLift! Ah yes, back in my skinnier days (thanks kids). So when I heard that Gatlinburg was upping their tourism options by …

When I walked out this morning to take the dogs out, I was pleasantly surprised. The air was crisp and clean feeling instead of a thick humid sauna. I love fall and everything it brings, especially Halloween! I love seeing people starting to decorate for Halloween already! Some of the skills that people have with …

I love love love a good ghost story, add video and photos and I’m even more about it! I have watched so many videos from the Gettysburg Battlefield that show what looks to be like ghostly people walking in the distance. Sometimes with lights even! The Gettysburg Battlefield is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It’s said …

I’m getting ready to take my first road trip since the coronavirus debacle, and I’m a little freaked out. I’m jumpy, but it’s probably not for the reasons you are thinking. Sure, we haven’t gone anywhere since the coronavirus debacle of 2020 began, but that’s not the reason I am a bit on edge about …

Taking it back old school for a minute! Will Smith is turning the Mansion that is used for the ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ into an Airbnb and he is actually the one hosting it! Be sure to practice your “Carlton” dance before you head out for a night to sit on your throne as the …

This is 2020 and It’s time to shoot some zombies y’all! Seriously! There is a Zombie Safari this October and it isn’t even all that far from me! The Zombie Safari takes place at an outdoor paintball facility called Cousins Paintball. Unlike regular paintball where you get shot as well, you are shooting the walking …

Have you ever just wanted to go off the grid? Disappear for awhile and just enjoy some fresh air? Me too! Especially this year. I’ll either blame it on that or my two toddlers. Take your pick. I actually traveled with my family for three years in a camper, exploring the U.S., seeing the sights, …

Who had snow for September? BINGO! Y’all! A cold snap is coming to part of the country this next week, from North Dakota to Texas, and I’m pretty dang excited about it! This is a bit bizarre, because we JUST had a record heatwave in the west. I’m talking, like temperatures near 120 degrees fahrenheit!! …

I love Texas, but Tennessee will always be my most favorite state. I lived there for some time, and worked in Gatlinburg. It was amazing! I loved everything about it! They have made a lot of additions since I left, one being the Treetop Skywalk. Tennessee’s Treetop Skywalk is the longest tree-based bridge in North …

Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween returns, but with a twist! They are taking it to the road with an event called Halloween Road! Due to the Pandemic, social distancing rules are keeping a lot of events from happening, so some are adapting! Halloween Town is a brand new car-based event that is totally inspired by …

WooHoo! Disney is allowing Halloween Costumes in the Magic Kingdom this year, and I just booked my trip for October! I’m straight up giddy!! Disney has had a policy in years past that no adult (13 and up) may wear a costumes in the parks. This has made me a sad panda, because I am …

Well, dang… if I had 16 friends I would totally be down for this. I guess I’ll have to invite the family instead… This is totally my type of vacation! This is a private island getaway! The island is in Italy and is totally surrounded by the Venice Lagoon! It is called the Island Falconera …

A little girl, who was swept out to sea on her Unicorn Inflatable, was rescued by the crew on a ferry off the coast of Greece. The current was very strong, and the girl ended up being swept out to sea before her parents even realized what was going on. @frankp75 ##fyp ##foryourpage ##news ##waterrescue …

There is going to be a new Harry Potter Theme Park, and I’m going to need the words to a teleportation spell! Where Universal Studios is more of an immersive Harry Potter experience, this new park is going to be a behind the scenes look at all 8 Harry Potter movies. Yes, there is already …

Some people are calling it one of the best shows of the summer. Yellowstone made its appearance on the Paramount Network in 2018, and its loyal followers are HOOKED!! The show is filmed in Darby, Montana — just outside of Yellowstone park — and now you can spend your vacation right on the property of …

Talk about a perfect social distancing vacation! I have never visited a vineyard to wine taste and honestly I’m sad about it. Hopefully this year, I can cross that off my to-do list this fall. As if the wine wasn’t already satisfying, there’s a vineyard on the East Coast that has added llamas to the …

Remember that GORGEOUS house that Bella and Edward stayed at after their wedding? The one that was on the totally remote island of Isle Esme? Well, of course, the Island isn’t actually real, but that house is totally real!! And, you can actually rent it on VRBO. This 6-bedroom bungalow (I don’t actually know that …

Looks like I moved out of California just in time!! Whew. They are going into a couple weeks that will see temperatures soar to hotter than they have been for 70 years!! And, y’all that’s saying A LOT, because when you walk outside in Cali, you feel like you’re in an oven. There are a …

Sometimes you just need to get away, get into nature, unwind, and breathe the clean air of the outdoors. I can’t think of a better way to do this than to head into redwood territory, and take a railbike smack through the beautiful redwood forest. It will absolutely take your breath away. You haven’t lived …

You may want to sit down for this. Zac Efron allegedly wants to leave America and head to Australia. As in, move there. Why? He wants to escape the insane craze that is Hollywood and all it represents. He is tired of being recognized, y’all. Also, there is the whole coronavirus thing. He thinks it …

Have you ever come across a video and photos of a place that made you just want to be there right at that moment? That happened to me last night when I came across a video of Hormuz Island. I had to go look it up and learn more about this amazing place of beauty! …

Leave it to Airbnb to have the coolest cabin available for a socially distanced vacation. You can stay in a silo that’s fit for a fairytale in Massachusetts. I mean, you have to see this place. It looks like a scene right out of a Disney Princess movie. Located in Tyringham, Massachusetts, this is a …

In the middle of Johnson City, Texas, is a drive-thru exotic animal zoo. It is a pretty magical place. Not only do you get to see animals roaming free on the 137 acres of land, but you can STAY IN CABINS in the middle of the action! Cool, huh! You can rent cabins that are …

I might just have found the coolest getaway imaginable, and it will still let you social distance. BONUS!! Right in BEAUTIFUL Eureka Springs, Arkansas are the Treehouse Cottages, and get this — they rent out these TREE HOUSES for you to stay in like a hotel! Gah! Talk about social distancing at its finest! This …

I’m all about some social distancing, but if I don’t get out of this house, I’m going to go crazy. As long as I’m looking for socially distanced vacation location, it may as well be Go Big Or Go Home, AMIRITE?!? I have scoured the internet to find some of the coolest spots where you …

In this age of being stuck at home, I just want to go SOMEWHERE where I can safely enjoy the water and the sun. I am not lucky enough to have a pool at the house, so I have to think a little outside of the box! Bring on Swimply. It’s being called the “Airbnb …