When most people think about Orlando, all of the theme parks immediately come to mind. Between Disney and Sea World and Universal, it’s easy to overlook all the other awesome things that the Orlando area has to offer. Here are 10 of my favorite things to do in the Orlando area- besides theme parks: 1.…

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Have you ever wondered where you can find the best pizza in America? Today we were watching The Food Network. At some point a show called Top 5 Restaurants came on and naturally, we had to tune in because the topic was pizza. So apparently after extensive research (side note: who gets that job and how can I…

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There’s no doubt about it, traveling is expensive. From gas, to food, to lodging and activities- everything on a vacation adds up. However, with a little effort, traveling doesn’t have to put a major dent in your budget. Here are some ideas for vacationing without taking out a second mortgage: 1. Stay with Friends or…

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People often ask me for advice about visiting Chicago in a weekend. Not only did I grow up traveling there, but I also spent a year living near the city. While I will admit, living in Chicago was not the best thing I’ve ever done (we lived through one of the coldest and snowiest winters…

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Loads of Disney Cruise Tips to make your next vacation the best! I’m a little Type A. And being such, I like to know everything about everything before I do it.  So for those of you who can relate- I’ve put together a list of 20 things you should know before you go on your…

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Do you have a travel fear? Something you pray will never happen when you’re on vacation? Well, check out how mine played out… I *might* be willing to admit that there is a teeny, tiny chance that I occasionally exhibit anxious behaviors. For the most part I think I’m a completely rational, grounded person. I…

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