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Hilton Head Island Is Still In Bloom

JH — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:21:37 +0000

What a wonderful getaway I enjoyed last week during my short business trip to Hilton Head Island. My client is wonderful, the conference was great, and the Westin-Hilton Head Resort was gorgeous. Some of the flowers were still in bloom and the ocean waves were mesmerizing – a welcome sound for this flat lander!

Of course, I packed my camera so I could share a few flower and beach pictures with you. Here are a few of my favorites (hope you like the background music).

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FREE Staycation Ideas Are Close To Home

JH — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:52:21 +0000

Staycations are great opportunities to have fun without spending alot of money. And that’s important these days, for sure. In fact, there are probably many free attractions and destinations right in your own backyard that you may not even know about.

We found the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead a few years ago after a friend suggested it for the kids. It’s a 12-acre farm that’s only about 2 miles from my sister’s house, but it’s so tucked away in the trees we didn’t even know it was there! It’s now become an annual destination whenever her grandchildren come to visit. They love it…