Ever notice that New York City is the background of so much stuff? If you just look around, you'll see it everywhere! Movies, television shows, books...the Big Apple tends to take a nibble, if not a bite, out of it...
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Southern Family Fun in Upstate New York
Finding Family Ties Far From Home As a kid, I completely idolized my cousin Kari! Only three years older, Kari and I would spend summers together at our grandmother's house in Piggott, Arkansas, gobbling down Sonic burgers after a day...
Celebrating Three Years!
It's hard to believe, but today my husband and I are celebrating three years of marriage! Lots sure has happened in that time, but I like to think it's a good start! We were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Without Words: Lake Placid
Had a chance to visit Lake Placid recently for business...what a view! Can't wait to go back and check out the town again!...
Summer Time in Saratoga Springs
One of the best things about Upstate New York is summer time! The weather is beautiful, people are constantly outdoors and it seems everyone is smiling! We arrived in New York last May so we experienced our first great summer,...
Without Words: Twinkle Toes
Not that anyone wants to see my feet, but I had to share my cute summer pedicure nail design. Thanks Will Nails Salon in Clifton Park for keeping my tootsies twinkling!...
Growing Up as a Real “Toddlers & Tiaras”
Back home in the South, beauty pageants are a pretty big deal and I can't say I've really noticed many going on since we've lived in New York. But, if you've caught TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras then you might know...
Million Dollar Beach Baby
I have been on my husband's case since last year to take me to a beach. Growing up in landlocked Missouri and Arkansas, I didn't make it to the beach all that often. Now, living in New York, we're actually...
Pigging Out in Troy
As newbie New Yorkers this time last year, we tried our hand at several different things. When we came across an ad in the Times-Union for the Troy Pig Out BBQ Festival, we knew we had to see just what...
Summer Night in Schenectady County
I got the chance over the weekend to do a little sight seeing in Schenectady over the weekend! Schenectady County hosted the Summer Night program on State Street and it was a sight to see! There were tons of street...