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Kansas City's Farmer's Market at City Market

JayCee — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:01:49 +0000

We visited the "City Market" region of Kansas City, Missouri over this past weekend, taking in the sights and sounds of their farmer's market.

Having been in operation since 1857, City Market is one of the midwest's longest-running farmer's markets, with restaurants, shops, museums and entertainment venues, and of course, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables!

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Vicksburg, Mississippi's National Military Park [GALLERY]

JayCee — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:48:58 +0000

A recent trip afforded us the opportunity to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi’s National Military Park, which memorializes the battles and soldiers of the Civil War. I am just shy of being a ‘war buff’; what I mean is, I know a little about several wars, but not a whole lot on any particular war. Take, for [...]

Road Trip: New Mexico and Colorado

JayCee — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:35:25 +0000

I just got back from a trip to visit Shannon (we decided to meet in Albuquerque), and we had a great trip! We rented a Jeep and headed to the mountains. We drove from Albuquerque to Colorado, with no particular plans, stopping along the way when we saw something interesting. Green chile stew, snow skiing, [...]

Remember Astroworld, Pontchartrain Beach, Jazzland, Six Flags?

Debbie Ray — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 06:38:58 +0000

Did you ever got to Astroworld in Houston with your brothers and sisters and an ice chest piled in the back of the station wagon?

I'm Going To Toledo Bend; Any Suggestions?

JayCee — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:00:28 +0000

Shannon’s family has some property at Toledo Bend Lake, and we are headed there this weekend. I have only been to Toledo Bend once before (no thanks to my cousin, Neil Carret!), so I don’t know much about the area. We will have a ‘party barge’ to use, and we have a place to stay; [...]

Reasons Couples Fight While On Vacation

CJ — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:43:32 +0000

There is a survey out that reveals why couples fight while on vacation. It's a fact, almost 80% of couples say they have at least two big arguments when on vacation. Some even go so far as to sleep in separate rooms.

The Vacation Road Less Traveled

99.9 KTDY — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:19:26 +0000

Sometimes, vacations are more work than rest and relaxation. Here's a tip from someone who has done both, and why sometimes, the less 'touristy' vacations are many times the better experience.

Use Vacations To Reconnect With Others, And Yourself

99.9 KTDY — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:15:38 +0000

Having the chance to share so much with someone who knew you back then and has watched the twists and turns of life from afar was healthy for us both. Our time together was a reminder of the value of the people who knew you when you were young.

Try New Things When In A New Location – Vacation Tip

99.9 KTDY — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:53:49 +0000

According to people who know a lot more than me, learning new things — especially as an adult — is good, really good, for our brains.

Do You Need a Vacation After Taking a Family Trip? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:03:00 +0000

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but anybody who’s gone on a family trip knows that all of the moving parts associated with the journey can be quite stressful. In fact, a Cambria Suites survey of 1,050 adults has found that 24 percent of respondents who have ever taken a family trip report they feel like [...]

Tips For Summer Vacation Preparation

99.9 KTDY — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:51:55 +0000

Taking a big vacation with friends or family can be good for one and all, but there are also serious logistics involved in the organization process.

My Getaway To Lake Cypress Springs, Texas

JayCee — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:06:41 +0000

I took advantage of a 4-day weekend to take a road trip to Lake Cypress Springs, Texas, located near Scroggins, TX. (Between Interstates 20 and 30, halfway between Shreveport and Dallas). View Larger Map Shannon’s aunt has a camp there, complete with running water, fishing poles, two personal watercraft (Wave Runners), a party barge and [...]

In Our Own Back Yard: Palmetto Island State Park

JayCee — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:41:33 +0000

I attended a family reunion over the weekend (the Richard Family, originally from Cow Island) at Palmetto Island State Park. It wasn't my first time at the park, but it was the first time I got to see the Meeting Room and the Splash Pad.

Favorite Songs 'At the Camp' [PLAYLIST]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:21:48 +0000

It's the same sun, same earth, why does it look so much better 'at the camp?' It's because that's the place where you can set your worries aside, make some memories, and let your hair down. And nothing sets the mood there quite like the right music…except for maybe the sound of that first cold [...]

Wear Your Sunscreen, But Make Sure It's Fresh!

JayCee — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:31 +0000

A quick search of the web for "sun skin cancer" leads right to the Web MD site, which explains how the sun damages your skin and how it causes cancer.

The Mayo Clinic recommends to not use sunscreen that is past it's expiration date or older than 3 years.

Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:53:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case? A Harris Interactive poll of 2,199 US adults suggests these worries may be overblown. According to the survey, 87% of Americans are planning to [...]

Summer Beach: Which Is Your Favorite?

JayCee — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:03:24 +0000

When we were kids, mom and dad would load us up into the van every summer and we would head to Rutherford Beach. For a whole week!! We had a pop-up camper, and (with 8 kids in the family), some of us would sleep in the camper, some would sleep in the van. We would [...]

Is Mont Saint-Michel An Island Again?

JayCee — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:34:52 +0000

My brother brought home pictures of his visit to Mont Saint-Michel, near Normandy, France.

First constructed in the 8th Century, it is still a working monastery, once only accessible during low tide. Over years of coastal erosion and other natural influences, local authorities were prompted to make changes to once again make Mont St. Michel an island.

2012 Cayamo Music Cruise Featured (Soon-To-Be) Grammy Winners, The Civil Wars

JayCee — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:15:57 +0000

Each year I save my pennies until I have enough to pay for my most-anticipated vacation, the Cayamo cruise. This year’s cruise sailed from Miami to The Dominion Republic, St. Maarten, and St. Barts, and featured Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning artists alike, including Lyle Lovett, John Prine, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Keb Mo’, Sarah and Christian [...]

Dinosaur Exhibit At Lafayette Science Museum Pretty "Big" Deal

JayCee — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:25:14 +0000

If you are looking for something to occupy yourself and the kids while they are out of school this week (or the Christmas break, etc), the Dinosaur Exhibit at the Lafayette Science Museum is a pretty big deal!