Disney Travel Tips
#1 honeymoon spot in the US. More hotels than any city in the US except for Vegas. The vacation spot your kids are begging you to take them to. And…the best place to vacation. Period. Okay, I will concede that the last statement was less fact and more opinion. I’ve been to Walt Disney World [...]
Off to the Fair
My little family and I are off to the state fair tomorrow. I keep hearing that there are lots of new things to do, see and eat. I’ve been perusing the website to try and get ideas of something different than what we usually do- which is wander around trying to find things I’ve heard [...]
Historic Hotel Reopens
The Hotel Pattee, which closed in December 2006, reopens today (July 21). This great gem of a hotel in Perry, which is listed on the national register of historic places, is known for it’s richly appointed rooms and exceptional customer service. The hotel has 40 suites,each with it’s own personality, and rates begin at $149 [...]
We’ve Got It Good In Iowa
Just last week Kiplinger’s announced it’s 2008 Best Cities list. And guess where #9 is located? Right here in Iowa! Yep, we had better watch out because people are noticing our clean air, good schools and great living standards. Pretty soon we’ll be swarmed with companies wanting to move here. Oh, wait, we already are. [...]
Here Come the Iowa Chops!
No, I’m not talking about a thick, beautiful piece of meat, golden from the grill and juicy when you cut in to it. Mmmmm… pork… Ahem…. Anyway, Iowa has a new NHL affiliation with the Mighty Ducks. Luckily we don’t have to use their name (as we did with the Stars) so let me introduce [...]
Get Lost! (Really!)
If you’re like my family, a “real vacation” is not in the plans this summer. Gas prices, food prices, and trying to dig out of our debt have pretty much claimed any extra penny we thought we had. But if you’re not able to fly to Florida or drive to South Dakota, that doesn’t mean [...]
Ankeny, Iowa One of 10 Best Towns for Families
In the newest issue of Family Circle magazine Ankeny was named one of the top 10 towns for families. (If, for some reason the link takes you to page one, Ankeny is featured on page 10). Of course those who live in Ankeny already knew that… There is an amazing sports area that little league [...]
Magazines For, About & In Iowa
Believe it of not there are 4 magazines that I have found that are exclusively about our state. And, somehow, I get 3 of them. I’m guessing I’m on someone’s “good” list because two of them come to me complimentary. The one I pay for is Our Iowa. This is a wonderful bi-monthly glossy full [...]
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America
If you’ve taken my advice and have a trip scheduled to visit the new offerings at the Minnesota Zoo you will surely be making a side trip to the Mall of America. (We did!) We actually went to the mall for one thing: to take the girls to Nickelodeon Universe- the “new” amusement park. While [...]
Iowan to “Lead” Olympic Gymnastic team
I’m not a follower of gymnastics or the Olympics in general but is there anyone in Iowa who isn’t excited about Shawn Johnson? She just cinched first place at the Olympic trials this past weekend which guarantees her trip to Bejing. In all her interviews she seems like a good girl with a strong and [...]
