Tucson’s Leo Kent Hotel: My Road Trip with Rach Hotel Review

One of downtown Tucson’s newest accommodations, The Leo Kent Hotel is a Marriott property and since I’m building my Bonvoy membership points, I decided to check in and put this place to the test. Located in a Tucson iconic downtown building, the hotel is in walking distance to restaurants, museums, the historic Train Depot and […]

Huckleberry Prize Pack Freebie Friday Winner!

Thanks to all who entered this week’s Freebie Friday drawing for The Coeur d’Alene, Idaho themed Huckleberry Prize Pack! Our winner receives this today… So who is our winner today??? Who did random.org choose??? And the winner is….   Linda Brown from Chandler, AZ!!! Congrats to Linda and stay tuned for more fall Freebie Friday […]

Finally Negative After Getting First Time Covid AND Covid Rebound: My Surprising Story!

My mom swore I had the anti-Covid gene. I tempted fate repeatedly with an abundance of frequent flyer miles to prove it. I was a regular at reunions, weddings, concerts, a few MLB games and sadly, several funerals. I stayed bedside by several relatives during lengthy hospital stays and I was fortunate enough to spend […]

Freebie Friday Huckleberry Flavors Giveaway Drawing!

Huckleberry! Yum! It’s a thing in Idaho and since I just finished my extensive Coeur d’Alene, Idaho coverage, I’m concluding my Road Trip with Rach Coeur d’Alene series with a giveaway drawing featuring a local favorite flavor from that town…huckleberry! If you haven’t tried it, you are missing out. It’s so delish! Huckleberry is everywhere […]

4 Places To Stay In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! Road Trip with Rach

Charming Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! Top 4 places to stay in cool Coeur d’Alene. Watch this to see… *My look at the resort that has it all including the world’s longest floating boardwalk and the world’s only floatable moveable golf course green! *A charming bed & breakfast that used to be a school! *A brand new […]

10 Reasons to Hike Tubbs Hill in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho!

Want a quick escape from this crazy world? Take 3 minutes out of your day to watch this, my short video about my relaxing hike around Tubbs Hill in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Take me back! Here are my top 10 reasons not to miss a Tubbs Hill trail hike plus I share where to get […]

Road Trip with Rach to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho!

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is called the playground of the Pacific Northwest for a reason. When I got the chance to visit this gem of a town to attend a wedding, I took it! Coeur d’Alene lies in the panhandle of Idaho, just 40 miles east of Spokane, Washington and 100 miles south of the Canadian […]

Road Trip with Rach to Ramey Ranch: My First Time Horseback Riding at a Very Special Place

Magical. Authentic. Real deal. I could think of 1000 more positive words to describe this very special place called Ramey Ranch in Overgaard, Arizona. The horses are well cared for and ranch owner, Wayne is a genuine, caring, good guy cowboy, who spoils his horses and the guests who go riding with him. Plus, Wayne […]

Paris Picks! Road Trip with Rach to The City Of Light

Olympics coverage takes me back to one year ago when I ventured to Paris for the very first time! Take a look at my Paris picks, with links included. I also include several videos for a closer look! Plan Paris! Worth the five years of frequent flyer/credit card points we saved up! Paris! The City […]

Road Trip with Rach: Tasty Travel Food Ideas

With eight trips on the calendar between now and November, I make planning nutritious travel foods a priority. Today I shared several tasty travel food ideas in my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment. Here’s what I eat to stay healthy on the road and these suggestions work for families as well. One thing I […]

Road Trip with Rach to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona!

Looking to escape the Phoenix heat? I just enjoyed a fantastic trip to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona! I also covered it on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show! Watch this segment to see where to stay, dine, moonshine taste, enjoy locally brewed beer, horseback ride, boat, fish, hike and more! My favorite thing about this particular getaway […]

The She’s All Grown Up Graduation Video: A Look Back At My Daughter’s 22 Years

See below to see my labor of love, the She’s All Grown Up Graduation Video! Now a college graduate, she’s truly all grown up! This sweet girl of mine that I used to regularly blog about when I covered a lot more parenting topics on this blog is now a 22-year-old in full adulting mode. […]

Found: The Perfect Pretty Comfy All Occasion & Travel Dress from Room and Porch!

I found the perfect dress for travel that works both as a casual outfit or a dressy ensemble, too! AND…I also have a fashion confession to make…shhh…don’t tell…see the video to see my secret that is too good not to share! Watch and you will understand why I had to spill the beans and share […]

24 Hours In Cottonwood, Arizona: Road Trip with Rach

Come with me on a quick 24 hour getaway to historic Cottonwood, Arizona! Just under a 2 hour drive from Phoenix, this easy road trip takes you to a charming small Arizona town where wine tasting is a sport, restaurants offer farm to table yum, unique shopping is aplenty and the Verde Valley around this […]

Freebie Friday Room and Porch Gift Set Giveaway Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s Freebie Friday drawing! The prize is such a good one! A big thanks to my favorite unique boutique, Room and Porch for providing today’s beautiful prize pack! Just look at what today’s winner receives! If you didn’t win, be sure to still check out Room and Porch located […]