DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Southern Spain this Winter Posted on November 18, 2017September 5, 2026 Andalusia inherited from the influx of Moors across the 9 mile stretch of sea. The language, dance, music, spices, religion and architecture simmer in warm melting pot that entrances you with their romanticized language and laid back lifestyle. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Free Meals on Veterans Day Posted on November 12, 2017November 15, 2025 Dorian sat down next to me st the bar at Hopdoddy’s in Round Rock and ordered a frito burger. Jonny leaned in to confess that that burger wasn’t on the menu anymore but she’d make it for him anyway. That made me smile. Veterans Day is really an opportunity to see how your local businesses appreciate the service of America’s true 1%— the military. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Visit Ground Zero During a Long Layover in NYC Posted on November 9, 2017September 5, 2026 It’s 1pm and the sun is high and very hot. There is a cool breeze under the rustling trees that provide a little relief from the scorching sun. It’s reverently quiet, although kids are at play, friends are talking and eating lunch together and visitors rub their hands over the names inscribed into the Ground Zero memorial, trying to visualize the chaos and carnage of that autumn day almost 16 years ago last month. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Blogger’s Compromise– How to Keep a Happy Home Happy Posted on November 5, 2017November 15, 2025 He was right, I wasn’t giving him my full attention and that’s not putting him first. Once it was brought to my attention, I decided to make some changes to keep the peace and not allow the blog to come between us. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Stunning Locations to See the Eiffel Tower in Paris Posted on November 4, 2017September 5, 2026 Are you looking for the best view of Paris? You’re in Paris, it’s the thing to do. Then trust me, don’t waste your time climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Paris is so flat, the best view is not from the tower. The best view of Paris is everywhere else that includes the Eiffel Tower. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Thrive After You PCS to Baumholder, Germany Posted on November 3, 2017February 15, 2026 Baumholder has been my favorite duty station in the 23 years we have traveled with the military. Forty minutes from the French border, the Weinstrasse (wine road). It was less than 90 minutes from Frankfurt, central to a lot of cute towns like Idar Oberstein and less than an hour from Frankfurt Hahn, an international airport and Ryan Air. And Baumholder was in the middle of it all. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD My First Military Influencer Conference: Wins, Mistakes, and Key Takeaways Posted on October 31, 2017November 15, 2025 If I thought I was just going to come back home and continue to work on my business alone, I was wrong– dead wrong. I am overwhelmed by the follow-up from some of the military spouses, Veterans and sponsors I met over those two days in Dallas. We have built some solid networks and I know that when its time for #milblogging18, I’ll be ready to roll. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD The Blogger’s Compromise: Privacy Posted on October 30, 2017November 15, 2025 I am keenly aware. To be a good blogger, I have to maintain a balance between good, relevant content and how much of my personal life I share with you —the readers. Blogging usually includes the family in some way. And this is regardless of their willingness to participate. Good… Read more