During my road trip, I was a guest at several homes of friends and family. I tried to be a good guest and one of the things I like to do if I spent a significant amount of time with a family was to co
May 5, 2022
POV: A Pug on a Road Trip
Hi there. It’s me Mowgli. You can’t ride shotgun. That’s my seat. If you have been following along, you know I have been riding shotgun with my hooman on her 4-month road trip across the United States
April 23, 2022
Next Chapter Best Chapter Road Trip: Day 50 What I Wish 23-Year-Old Susan Knew
Holy Guacamole! I’ve been on the road for FIFTY DAYS!!! For those of you who are new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my car and my dog and started
April 3, 2022
Next Chapter Best Chapter Road Trip: Day 30 – What I wish 18-year-old Susie knew
I’ve been “on the road” in my Next Chapter Best, Chapter road trip for 30 days! For those of you who are new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my ca
March 24, 2022
20 Days In: What I wish 13-year-old Susie knew
I can’t believe I am 20 days into my Next Chapter Best Chapter road trip. For those of you new to this blog, I am a recently divorced empty-nester and on March 5, 2022, I loaded up my car and my dog a
March 14, 2022
Road Trip Must Haves
Ten days into my road trip and I want to share some products that have already made a difference in my travels! I have organizational and travel items, safety items, and a few clothing items as well.
September 1, 2020
COVID Puppy Pros and Cons List
Here we are … over five months into a global pandemic – please raise your hand if you, or someone in your household, have said “Hey, I’m home all the time now, let’s get a new puppy!”. You are not a
August 20, 2020
5 Easy Ways to Cut Waste
I must admit, and I’m ashamed to say, I have never really thought about how much of a wasteful person I am … until recently. When my kids were little, it was all about easy. Paper plates. Plastic cu
February 10, 2020
Irritated? Me too…
I’m currently reading a book that challenged me to find something that irritates, frustrates or downright angers me, and look for the things in that situation for which I could be thankful. An exercis
November 19, 2019
Come on down! You’re the next contestant!
My family loves to play games. I grew up playing canasta and poker over school vacations. I had my own stash of money in a mason jar chock full of pennies and nickles just for our family poker nights.