LIFESTYLE
5 Smartphone Food Photography Tips
It’s no secret I love to eat. The only thing I like better than eating is taking pictures of my food. I’m not sure if it’s a passion or an obsession, but I have amassed quite a catalog of food photos taken with my smartphones over the years. Suess Pancakes
Here are a 5 smartphone food photography tips to get your creative juices flowing
100 Photos from Our Viking River Cruises Adventure in Portugal
When I experienced Portugal on Viking River Cruises "Portugal's River of Gold" cruise, I absolutely fell in love with the country. Unlike so many of Europe’s better-known destinations that are overrun with tourists, Portugal provides opportunities for more...
12 Awesome Free Travel Apps
Today’s smartphone technology makes travel so much more fun and easy. It’s hard to imagine how we ever got by without it. I've been an android user It came pre-loaded with Google Maps, which is the ultimate navigation tool. But as someone who travels for a living the...
Six Alternative Uses for Your Smartphone Camera
As professional traveler, my camera is the most important feature on my smartphone. Over the last few years, most of the photographs that I’ve had published have been taken with my smartphone. While taking amazing photographs is my...
The Longest Zip Line Canopy Tour in the World!
A road trip is about much more than a destination. It’s about the overall journey - where you go, what you experience, and how you get there. Toyota recently hosted me on a couple of incredible road trips where I got to experience fly fishing, off-roading, trap...
Photo Album of Memphis, Tennessee
Here’s a photo album of some of our favorite photos from Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is rich in history and is known as the birthplace of rock ’n roll, home of the blues, and quite possibly the BBQ capital of the universe.
100 Photos from Our Dreams of Tahiti Adventure with Windstar Cruises
Island hopping in the South Pacific aboard a luxury yacht is a Bucket List item that I’ve always dreamt of but never seriously thought I would get to experience. So when Windstar Cruises invited to host me on their Dreams of Tahiti cruise aboard the Wind Spirit, I had...
You’re never too young to check things off your bucket list! Sedona, Arizona CHECK!
You’re never too young to check things off your bucket list! Midlife Road Trip contributor, Sabrina Kathleen went to Sedona, Arizona and tells you why!
Ski Lessons on the Greatest Snow on Earth
Learning to ski has been on Sandi’s bucket list for a long time, so we ventured to Utah so she could take ski lessons on the Greatest Snow on Earth! Check out these great tips for anyone skiing this season.
Traveler’s guide to Turning Your Home into a Smart Home
here’s a step by step recount (with pictures) showing how I installed the Nest bundle to turn my home into a smart home – mistakes and all.
Happy Holidays from the MidLife Road Trip
Are you on Santa’s Nice List? Since he’s drinking from a Midlife Road Trip coffee mug, we’re hoping that’s a sign that we are:)
5 Simple Tips for Buying Tech for Seniors
Who doesn’t love receiving the latest technology as a gift? That might be grandma if you give her something intimidating or impossible to use. Here are five simple tips for buying tech for the senior adult in your life. Can they manage using this on...
Finding Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times
Ahhhh, the elusive ‘Peace of Mind’. Nothing like a pandemic to send one’s anxiety into overload. I don’t know about you, but the unknown, especially when it comes to my loved ones, scares the hell out of me. When I was asked to partner with Verizon and their new Smart...
10 Minute Chair Yoga
There are days that I feel like doing absolutely nothing. Today was one of them. As I mindlessly perused the web, I stumbled across a 10 Minute Chair Yoga video on AARP (don't judge) taught by Lorraine Ladish. I thought "I have 10 minutes, just do it." It was easy and...
Memories of Montana Photo Album #PictureMontana
Here is an album of some of our favorite photos from our #PictureMontana adventure. We have fond memories of Missoula’s urban scene; of being unplugged at the Flathead Lake Lodge, exploring the undiscovered in the town of whitefish and in Glacier National Park, and an unforgettable journey across the countryside.
5 Easy Ways to Improve a Healthy Lifestyle
Summer is quickly approaching and maybe you have broken your new year's resolutions by now. Some chose to make healthier lifestyle choices to improve their quality of life and lose weight. As time passes, we can lose focus on our once determined goals and not...
Photos From a Day in Dallas, Texas
Photos From a Day in Dallas, Texas My oldest daughter, Sherri, lives and works in Houston, Texas. Several times a year she has to fly to Dallas, where her company is headquartered, to attend meetings. When Sherri was about eight months pregnant with my first...
Pashmina, a Travel Essential #Style
Between drafty airplanes and temperatures that fluctuate through times zones, wearing a Pashmina has become a stylish essential for travel.
Learning to Dance #BucketList
Sandi goes behind the scenes at Battle of the Dance in Anaheim, California where she learns a step or two from some of the best in the business. Is she ready for Dancing with the Stars? You be the judge! Either way, you will laugh, and Sandi will get to...
3 Tips to Finding Balance In the Sandwich Generation
Do you feel like you’re a walking, talking sandwich? Are you the filling between your kids and parents? According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, a ‘sandwich generation’ is defined as a generation who are caring for their parents while supporting their own children. If your anything like me, at some point you’ll find yourself stressed out from the endless demands of trying to meet the needs of everyone else.
Stuck in a Rut? 5-Tips to put a spring into your step
5 Simple tips to get you out of your rut and back in the running Are you in a stuck in a rut? Do you feel like your life mimics the movie Groundhog Day? Sometimes we can get stuck in our schedule doing the same thing day in and day out. Without keeping your mind...
A Partier’s Guide to Mardi Gras in Shreveport – Bossier Louisiana
When traveling to celebrate Mardi Gras, many folks flock to New Orleans having planned their accommodations months in advance. But did you know that there is a fun-filled, affordable, easily accessible, less crowded alternative awaiting you in North Louisiana? That’s...
Online Dating: Finding romance and companionship while traveling
An online dating service like ChristianMingle.com would be extremely helpful to the single travelers. So here are four reasons to use an online dating service for finding romance and companionship while traveling.
10 Tips for Navigating a Super Bowl Party
Bring your A game to the party this weekend. We’re getting the Dish on Super Bowl Party Do’s & Don’ts. When in doubt ask an expert and we did just that. Who better than etiquette expert and mom of two boys, Patricia Rossi to tell us how to navigate the Super Bowl party!
Tip #1:Do bring a dish to share to the Super Bowl party. Even if the host says not to bring anything, bring something anyway. More food choices and variety make the party memorable. Try to bring something you can eat with one hand and also consume in a few bites.
A Cookie Sommelier is Born #NationalCookieDay
While staying at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix, Arizona, one of Sandi’s dreams came true during a “Tea for Two” courtesy the handsome and multi-talented Ritz Carlton Tea Sommelier, Mr. Jeffery Hattrick. Watch as she is christened the worlds first cookie sommelier! As always look for the out-takes at the end!
Tailgating Texas Style #TexasToDo
As a fanatical football fan and foodie it should come as no surprise that tailgating is one of my favorite activities. Mingling with fans who are as passionate about their food as the they are their football teams is worthy of any Bucket List.
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
One of the perks of blogging is that brands are constantly offering to send us stuff (products) to review. We tell brands that we don’t do product reviews, but if they want to send something and we love it then we’ll be happy to share it with our audience. Conversely,...
Learning the Ropes at Tejas Rodeo School
Rick and Sandi are learning the ropes in this fun-filled behind the scenes look at the Tejas Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas. ... just one more thing checked off the Bucket List! Watch as Rick and Sandi hilariously attempt to ride a mechanical bull, rope a...
5 Fun Ideas for A Dinner Party
Most everyone remembers a fun dinner party, and most everyone also remembers the dinner parties ‘where joy goes to die’. Unfortunately, those parties are the drabbest events that guests cannot wait to get home to scrub off the blues. Below are five ideas to ensure...
A Fall Festival Not to Miss: Check out the Jambalaya Jam for Good Food, Music and Family Fun!
A Fall Festival Not to Miss: Check out the Jambalaya Jam! Good Eats, Good Music and Good Family Fun! The annual Jambalaya Jam in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a must for fall festival fanatics. Guests at this incredible down town street party are invited to dance in the streets to live music and sample some of Louisiana’s best jambalaya from over 40 competing teams. These folks are as serious about their jambalaya as LSU fans are about their football.
Midlife Matters ~ Break the Routine
https://youtu.be/cUydjSjysCI Here's a Midlife Matters TIP: Make the place you stay a part of your adventure! We did just that on a visit to Kansas City when we stayed at Chateau Avalon! Here's the video!
11 Tailgating Etiquette Tips
Football season is here and as any fan knows, it's about so much more than just the game. It's about the gameday atmosphere, the camaraderie, the competitive banter, and the tailgating experience. So to kick-off the season, we've asked our friend and Etiquette...
Behind the Scenes at Fashion Fashion Week in New York City #FNO
Just a quick behind the scenes look at our super fun Fashion Night Out adventures in New York City during Fashion Week. Bucket List CHECK! What's the strangest fashion you've ever seen?
Bucket List Checked! Swimming With Whale Sharks in La Paz, Mexico
I’ve been fortunate enough to check a lot of things off my Bucket List, but in terms of pure adrenaline rush, swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico was second only to skydiving. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean. They can grow to be over 40 feet...
8 Tried and True Packing Tips for an Alaskan Cruise with Just a Carry-On
I just returned from an 11-day Windstar Cruise to Alaska. Years ago after several lost and delayed bags, I vowed never to check a bag again, no matter how many days I’m away and I have kept that promise. Here are 8 tried and true packing tips for an Alaskan Cruise...
Building a Travel Inspired Fire Pit Smoker Rotisserie Grill
So I built this travel inspired fire pit/smoker/rotisserie grill thingy in my back yard. Here’s how it happened…
