New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment and a Must See

As my husband planned our sabbatical travels, I thought “Really, we are going to spend over a week in New Mexico?” I knew nothing about the state and now I know that New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment. I’ll share my memorable visit with you and why you need to visit the state of New Mexico.

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How we spent the Day in Home Town Laurel, Mississippi

This Fall as we were telling our 80-year-old neighbor about our traveling sabbatical, she got very excited and said you need to stop in Laurel, Mississippi. She loves watching the show Home Town on HGTV. With that idea, we planned it into our travels for a day. At my table, I’m sharing how we spent our day visiting Laurel.

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Hiking the Southern States in the Winter

This winter we traded our snow boots for our hiking shoes. At least three to five times a week you will find us hiking along a new trail in the Southern States. Join us to learn why Hiking is a great way to get to know a state plus hiking tips.

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How Chocolate is Made: From Bean to Bar

Traveling the United States this January, we found ourselves on a rainy day touring a chocolate factory and were wowed by the similarities of the cacao bean with the coffee bean. Learn how chocolate is made from cacao bean to chocolate bar.

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