I’ve mentioned many, many, many times that I’m the most happy on a cruise ship. One of the things I look forward to the most are sea days. Sea days are free from schedules and responsibilities, and rather than thinking I’m “stuck” on the ship, I embrace the solitude of the open sea and nowhere […]
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These Are a Few of My Favorite Western Caribbean Cruise Things (Part 2: Belize, Honduras, Grand Cayman, Jamaica)
As I plan and prepare for four cruises this year, I want to share my past port experiences by region, in this case the Western Caribbean. I’ve been on nearly a dozen cruises worldwide, most of which cruised out of Galveston, Texas (living in Houston, this is extremely convenient for me). Most seven day cruises […]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Western Caribbean Cruise Things (Part 1: Cozumel & Progreso, Mexico)
As I plan and prepare for four cruises this year, I want to share my past port experiences by region, in this case the Western Caribbean. I’ve been on nearly a dozen cruises worldwide, most of which cruised out of Galveston, Texas (living in Houston, this is extremely convenient for me). Every single cruise out […]
Making Mulled Wine Your Way
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Bluebonnet Wine Trail in a Day
Sadly, we live too far from wine country. But for a quick fix, we are within a short drive to seven wineries north of Houston. The Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, with its seven participating wineries, host several events throughout the year. This past weekend was Wine and Chocolate Trail, where participants had two weekends to […]
Chocolate: The Perfect Garnish
I’d like to go back in time and thank whoever discovered chocolate. It goes with everything! Inspired by Pinterest and my dearest crafty friend, Joanna (Chowda), I started dipping glasses in various types of chocolate to pair with wine and cordials. Preparation is surprisingly simple, whether you’re planning a party or just a night at home […]
An Advent Calendar for Boozy People
Do you have an Advent calendar? Some families do chocolates, toys, or riddles for each of the 24 days. I saw an Advent calendar wine rack on Facebook once and got inspired to do a little tasting of my own. My husband and I could probably finish a full bottle a night if we really wanted […]