This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Fire Protection Association, but all opinions are my own. I remember riding in the back seat on the way home from dinner when all of a sudden, a cloud of smoke seemed to fill the airspace around us. Confused, I looked outside and all I saw was smoke surrounding us with bright red flames intertwined. I had no idea what was happening. I remember my parents in the front seat were talking loudly, worried that the fire was coming ...
Essential Items To Pack In Your Carry-On
Over the years, I have gotten pretty good at packing my travel bags. Yes, I still wait until the very last minute to pack and I still have to wash every single item in my laundry basket before packing, but when I do finally start to pack, I knock it out quickly. For me, the hardest part is my checked luggage - the carry-on (I use a purse) is easy, but I know that a lot of people struggle with this and I want to help you all out. So, today, I want to come at you all with a post on essential items ...
Ian’s Surprise Birthday Trip To New Orleans
I like to go big or go home when it comes to birthdays: I believe that they deserve to be celebrated, and I go out of my way to celebrate them with the people I love. So, when Ian and I got back from our trip to San Francisco, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Sonoma County, and Calistoga this past April, I immediately started to plan Ian's surprise birthday trip to New Orleans! I visited New Orleans two years ago on a bachelorette trip and I was so excited to get to go back again and actually do the things ...
The Best BBQ in Atlanta at Dixie Q
Located smack dab in the middle of Brookhaven, you are guaranteed to find a warm welcome full of Southern hospitality and good food at Dixie Q in Atlanta, Georgia. Living in the South, it is pretty easy to find good BBQ, but Dixie Q sets the bar high. In fact, from our one-time experience at Dixie Q, both Ian and I agreed that they definitely have some of the best BBQ in Atlanta. It's no wonder that Atlanta Magazine named it as one of the top ten BBQ joints in Atlanta! According to their ...
6 Ways To Show Your Dog Love
This post was created in partnership with Espree® Oral Care Gel. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions within are my own. Keep reading to find out 6 ways to show your dog love! Before we adopted Payton and Dakota, I never really understood that you could have such a strong bond with a dog. I loved animals, especially dogs, of course, but the beauty of seeing a dog form its own personality and love for you is unlike anything ...
Pesce e Riso: A San Francisco Gem
Sitting right by China Town in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, Pesce e Riso was a gem just waiting to be found. Chef Lin, originally a sushi chef, fell in love with Italian cuisine while training with a chef in Tuscany. Now, he meshes both Italian and Japenese cuisines together, forming Pesce e Riso, which is an "Italian restaurant with a surprising Japenese twist." Pesce e Riso means “fish and rice” in Italian, which are the building blocks of Japanese cuisine and lend themselves ...