Calling all Notre Dame Vs. Navy Fans!
How would you like to see the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and Navy go head-to-head in the Emerald Isle Classic on Monday, September 1st, in Ireland? Fans, we have a stellar package for you, including round trip airfare! For the game: Two nights at the luxurious Lyrath Estate in Klkenny Club tickets to […]
Summer Visit with Grandma 2012 Style
Time was, when kids got out of school in the summer, one of the things to do on the family summer agenda was a visit to Grandma’s house. Whether she lived across the street or across the state, summertime means at least one week would be spent visiting family. Today, we still visit with Grandma, […]
Did you know…
Babe Ruth’s Jersey, worn in 1920 when he was with the Yankees, sold for $4.4 million dollars just the other day? This set a record as the highest price paid for any item of sports memorabilia. And it’s not just the Sultan of Swat’s jersey that has a heavy price tag; his home run balls, […]
Memorial Day Hideaways
With the kick off to summer just a few short days away, the stampede to the beach is already gearing up. With a whole host of sporting events happening this weekend, Memorial Day makes the perfect choice for a girlfriend getaway. And what could be more fun than spending three days shopping the outlet malls. […]
Second Jewel in the Crown—The Preakness Stakes
With I’ll Have Another capturing a victory in the Kentucky Derby, every horse racing fan’s thoughts have turned to The Preakness Stakes to see if this wonderful horse will be able to capture that precious second jewel in the Derby Crown. Located in Baltimore, The Preakness Stakes are run at the Pimlico Race Track which […]
What Would We Do Without New York City?
I finally saw The Avengers over the weekend…talk about a fast-paced, action packed movie! (Definitely a 2-thumbs up movie, especially if you’re a sci-fi/comic geek like me.) While talking with friends about the movie, I started thinking about various movies where New York has City has been pretty much destroyed. The top-five movies that come […]
Unique Getaways—The Northern Rail Hotel
Looking for something truly unique for a weekend getaway? How about spending a weekend in a train car? No, I’m not talking about taking Amtrak; I’m talking about an actual hotel created out of train cars. The Northern Rail Hotel, located on 160 wooded acres in Minnesota, offers guests the chance to spend their vacation […]
Weekend Getaway – Cinco de Mayo in Santa Fe
Looking for a great weekend getaway idea? How about celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the oldest capital city in the United States? Santa Fe New Mexico is a fascinating place to visit. From the centuries old churches to the fabulous Market Plaza, there is something for everybody in Santa Fe. Cinco de Mayo, which literally […]
From Lucky Pennies to Good Luck Bats — Baseball Superstitions
We’re all a little superstitious, I mean, come on who doesn’t have something special that brings us luck. And professional athletes are known for their rituals and superstitions. From the number on their jerseys, to the meal they eat the night before a game, baseball players have some very colorful and endearing superstitions. Did you […]
Come Sail Away! Theme Cruises
Theme cruises are nothing new; they’ve been around for years. Everybody’s heard about Singles Cruises, Casino Cruises, and Holiday Cruises. But did you know you can also take a cruise specially designed for Scrapbookers? You can. These days, you can take a cruise geared towards almost anything you can imagine. Just think about the great […]