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The smell of baking banana bread will warm your kitchen and your family'heart.

Recipe for Easy Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Nuts

I confess…I love to bake!  Baking relaxes me and puts me in my happy place. Since my teen years, my favorite go-to dessert to bake has always been banana bread. The smell of the baking banana bread in the kitchen and tasting the moist banana nut bread with melted chocolate chips fresh out of the oven is the best reward. So many have asked for the easy banana bread recipe with two tasty extra ingredients, and so ta-dah, here it is!

Honey is sweet – that’s a given as honey is Nature's sweetener. But did you know that honey also adds a special touch to almost any recipe?

10-Minute Honey Recipes and Holiday Hosting Hacks

How naturally sweet it is!  Using nature’s naturally sweet ingredient, honey, creates a perfect holiday treat for your next party. The National Honey Board sweetens your home with these easy-to-make 10-minute honey and holiday hosting hacks.

Liver birds are the mythic mascots of Liverpool, England

5 Things to Do in Liverpool, England

Located in northwest England, this city has a long history as a maritime city.  Situated where River Mersey meets the Irish Sea made it a key port from the 18th to early 20th centuries. Perhaps most famously, Liverpool is the hometown of The Beatles, and many visitors pay homage to this iconic band. Yet there are many more iconic things to do in Liverpool, so read on for inspiration. 

Get ready to explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, with these tips.

Tips for Visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado

Did you know that Colorado is home to North America’s tallest sand dunes?  Welcome to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, North America’s tallest dunes, towering as high as 750 feet. My multigenerational family road tripped to the Great Sand Dunes for the first time, experiencing sand, water and lots of laughter. This national park road trip still tops our list of favs. Here are our tips for visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado.

Portugal's Algarve beaches are one of the most popular reasons to travel to Portugal.

Tips for Traveling to Portugal

Thinking of planning a European vacation for summer 2021? Consider adding Portugal to your vacation bucket list. This southern European country is located on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Portugal’s Atlantic Ocean location influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes. But perhaps its Algarve beaches, Portugal’s southernmost region, are most popular for not only its beaches but also its golf resorts. Ready to enjoy your Portuguese vacation?  Read on for tips to traveling to Portugal.

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Reasons Why You Should- YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch Yurts: Colorado Glamping

Let’s be clear — I am not a fan of roughing-it kind of camping. I’m well past the days of pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground. While my adult children and grandchildren still like the Colorado outdoorsy camping trips, I’m more of a glamping kind of girl. The perfect compromise is a stay in one of the 24 Snow Mountain Ranch Yurts, and here are 7 reasons why I loved it — and you will too! And you can also virtually experience a YMCA vacation.

Take care of yourself with these tips for healthy eyes when traveling -- and look good by keeping those eyes stylish.

Tips for Healthy Eyes & Stylish Eyes When Traveling

When planning for travel, we usually consider staying healthy, by drinking water and carrying sunscreen to protect our skin. However, we too often neglect to protect our eyes. But what should you consider to protect your eyes? Use these tips for healthy eyes and stylish eyes when traveling and take care of yourself from head to toe.

New Zealand's volcano's and geothermal waters are one of the many things to do in Rotorua.

FUN Things to Do in Rotorua, New Zealand

Located on the North Island of New Zealand, Rotorua offers a diverse experience ranging from its Maori culture to fun and thrilling activities like mountain biking. Discover super thrilling things to do in Rotorua, including exploring the infamous Waitomo Gloworm caves.

What are the essential pantry staples that you should always have on hand?

Pantry Staples: Ingredients You Should Always Have

My family was overzealous pantry purchasers. We lived a ways out in the country on a farm, and we never knew when drifting snow would close our rocky off-the-beaten-path road. Even though I’m now a city-dweller, I carried that tradition into my own home, maintaining pantry items to stock up on – sometimes to the extreme. Which really worked out for me during the COVID-19 pandemic, when grocery shelves were emptied of the pantry essentials. Read on for pantry staples for ingredients you should always have on hand.

Create lasting memories with these tips on how to make a video montage.

How to Make a Video Montage For Travel or Special Occasions

Do you and your family want to create everlasting memories? Whether your family memories are created when traveling or simply hanging out together at home, a video is not only personal, but it also allows everyone to enjoy those family memories for a lifetime. Our guest author offers these tips on how to make a video montage of your family that loved ones will cherish for years to come.