Life Happens – Travel & Entertainment

For women 50 and over or soon entering this new age range, this is a space for me to share my experiences in midlife with you. Embrace your age, wisdom, and this new chapter with me.

How Women over 50 Choose Their Travel Destinations

Women over 50 often have different priorities and considerations when choosing travel destinations. Listed are some factors that may influence our decision-making process: Safety and Security: Women prioritize destinations with a reputation for safety and security....

The popularity of luxury home rentals

The popularity of luxury homes rentals in the US and abroad is on the rise for many reasons. I know that for our family we love the idea of staying in one large home with areas to relax separately but congregate for meals and social activities. We also enjoy the time...

How to pack for Europe using carry on only

Packing for Europe using only a carry-on bag can be a smart choice, as it saves you time and money on baggage fees, and it makes it easier to navigate crowded European cities with your luggage. Two years ago I was stuck in the very crowded LAX airport and when I was...

Fall 2023 Popular US Travel Destinations

Whether you are planning a road trip or air travel here are a few popular US travel destinations. Albuquerque, NM- One of my many bucket list items is to attend the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival. This year it will be held Oct. 7th-15th. But there are more...

Waterproof Travel Items

Hello dear friends, we are in the thick of the summer travel season and for many of us that means tropical vacations beaches and pool time. Listed below are a few of my favorite waterproof travel items for women that love to travel. Also perfect for home vacations and...

Funny Travel Stories

I have a passion for travel and with travel comes "interesting' events. In this post I share just a few of the experiences I have had while traveling. While flying to Florida on a red eye flight I was feeling a little claustrophobic and decided to enjoy the service...

Popular 4th of July Destination Celebrations

If you follow me you know that I am a dork for tradition and that includes celebrating the 4th of July with friends and family. In my hometown of Sonoma, like many of your towns, we have a cute as can be parade which families set up for in the early morning hours to...

Summer Activities for the Grand Kids

Are the grand kids staying with you this summer? Are you looking for fun memorable activities to keep them busy and be the cool grandma on the block? Activities that everyone can enjoy and that don't break the bank. (Do we still use the term Grandma or is it Gigi,...

Summer Travel Trends

I love to travel and now that I am an empty nester and I do not have to travel around my sons schooling or sporting events I can choose when to travel. And l base that travel on hoping to avoid crowds. For example, I love Europe but avoid Europe June-August. Here is...

Dog Friendly US Road Trips

Tired of high air fare prices? Then a road trip may just be the answer. Gas prices have come down (some) and road trips can be fun solo or with friends/family and of course your pet. Pictured is my Marley, part pug and part I have no idea, but she is my love and a...
The popularity of luxury home rentals

The popularity of luxury home rentals

The popularity of luxury homes rentals in the US and abroad is on the rise for many reasons. I know that for our family we love the idea of staying in one large home with areas to relax separately but congregate for meals and social activities. We also enjoy the time...

Waterproof Travel Items

Waterproof Travel Items

Hello dear friends, we are in the thick of the summer travel season and for many of us that means tropical vacations beaches and pool time. Listed below are a few of my favorite waterproof travel items for women that love to travel. Also perfect for home vacations and...

Funny Travel Stories

Funny Travel Stories

I have a passion for travel and with travel comes "interesting' events. In this post I share just a few of the experiences I have had while traveling. While flying to Florida on a red eye flight I was feeling a little claustrophobic and decided to enjoy the service...

Summer Activities for the Grand Kids

Summer Activities for the Grand Kids

Are the grand kids staying with you this summer? Are you looking for fun memorable activities to keep them busy and be the cool grandma on the block? Activities that everyone can enjoy and that don't break the bank. (Do we still use the term Grandma or is it Gigi,...

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