Have you ever visited Pittsburgh Zoo without the kids? Mr. Locke and I got all gussied up and headed to the zoo after hours for its 18th Annual Summer Safari last weekend and, man, am I glad we braved the rush hour traffic to check it out. From special animal encounters to amazing food from popular Pittsburgh restaurants and even the Zoo itself, we had a roarin' good time! Miss … [Read more...] about A Wild Time at Pittsburgh Zoo Summer Safari 2016
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Summer at Gervasi Vineyard: A Lesson in Relaxation
Living out of a suitcase definitely has it perks (we get to see the country and never tire of our house!) but there are times when all we want to do is relax and enjoy each other's company, you know? A recent trip to Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio let us do that and so much more- all with Italian flavor and style. Gervasi Vineyard Guest Suite Overview Yay for gorgeous … [Read more...] about Summer at Gervasi Vineyard: A Lesson in Relaxation
Four Hotel Alternatives that Just Make Sense for Families
This post is sponsored by one of my favorite hotel alternatives, Vacatia. All opinions are my own, but they definitely make sense so please keep reading! We love a fab hotel just as much as the next family, but there are times when we want more: more beds, and more room to move, ya know? It's times like these when we start looking beyond the classic hotel room and to hotel … [Read more...] about Four Hotel Alternatives that Just Make Sense for Families
A Sail on General Patton’s Private Yacht When and If at Put-in-Bay
It's not everyday when you get an invite to sail on General Patton's private yacht When and If, so when that invite comes you say yes immediately, throw on comfy clothes, drive three hours to Northern Ohio at Put-in-Bay, and climb aboard! The When and If tall ship has received a gorgeous overhaul and will be soon ready to sail around the world- and our sail on Lake Erie was … [Read more...] about A Sail on General Patton’s Private Yacht When and If at Put-in-Bay
Eating My Way Around Northern Indiana Part 5: Randolph and Jay Counties
Getting to know a state through its foodie options is my idea of a perfect road trip! The Kid and I hit the road in late spring and headed west to check out some popular food offerings in Northern Indiana compliments of Indiana Foodways Alliance. They set up the itinerary, we plugged in the GPS- and traveled over, around, and through some well-known counties and some … [Read more...] about Eating My Way Around Northern Indiana Part 5: Randolph and Jay Counties