I need to get two very important biographical facts out of the way upfront before I give you this recipe: My parents are both from Sioux...

Living in Orlando, we have a lot of options when it comes to holiday tourist attractions and theme parks. My favorite is Epcot! Each year...

I love Christmas movies – everything from the classics to the cheesy Hallmark variety. Curling up in my PJs, some hot cocoa, and a warm...

In my house, the holiday season means it is time to bake. There is a pretty healthy rotation of brownies, cookies, and banana bread...

Continuing with my family’s holiday tour of the Orlando theme parks, today we are vising SeaWorld. This time of year is extra special at...

I always tell people that it was my favorite Christmas because it was. In 2017, my daughter studied abroad in Rome, Italy. She lived with...

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a beloved escape into nature about twenty-five miles southwest of Minneapolis. An offshoot of the...

Every November, my family gets together to make lefse. Lefse is a traditional Norwegian flat bread that is made mostly from potatoes. We...

Nothing makes my heart go pitter-pat like a new travel gadget!   I know, it’s weird, but becoming a more efficient packer and tourist...

Just days away from Christmas, one can assume the Big Guy isn’t traveling too far from the North Pole!  However, when Santa takes some...

Around the Christmas holiday our family plans an outdoor day.  Many years ago, my grandmother decided we were all a bit too lazy.  We...

The magic of the holiday season can bring to some a grand desire to give to others beyond our own circle.  With very little effort and...

Washington DC is one of the great cities of the world, at least I think it is! I live between 30 and 45 minutes away from the city, in...

Yuletide is such a great time to visit the Universal Orlando Resort! If you didn’t make it to NYC for the Macy’s Day Parade this year,...

Sure, chocolate has its share of holidays – Halloween, Valentine’s Day, even Easter. But to me, nothing says chocolate like Christmas...

London is one of my favorite cities in the world! Anytime I visit I find new places to discover alongside those spots that I just can’t...

Snow on Main Street, fun decorations, your favorite characters in their holiday finest, treats, shows, fireworks, and an awesome parade?...

December is a month for parties, gatherings, and all sorts of merry-making. Growing up, our annual drive to my maternal grandparents...

My family loves Christmas, and living in the Orlando area means visiting the Theme Parks during the holidays. We start making plans in...

The holidays are all about the kiddos. When I was a little guy, I dreaded being a grown-up during Christmastime. Their presents were so...