Bountiful Blessings

RVing in the West and Seeing America’s National Parks

Have you ever thought about RVing in the west? To be honest, no one in my family was sure what it was going to be like to be living in our RV together for almost 2 weeks. We could dream of a pleasurable experience but how far from reality was that going to be?? Amazingly, […]

First Timer’s Guide to Paris for a Spectacular Visit

The city of Romance. Paris has big shoes to fill. Whether you’re here with a significant other, a family trip or exploring solo, this metropolis has something to offer that will make your heart melt. Packing light is a must for me when I travel but I always have an old fashioned paper map and […]

Volunteering in the Dominican Republic

Volunteering in the Dominican Republic gives you an amazing opportunity to give to those in need. Building a house gives the family a basic need that so many of us take for granted. Imagine all of your personal items getting wet every time it rains. With teamwork and perseverance, a home can go up in less than two weeks.

Road Tripping Through Ireland to See the Top Destinations

Do you think various shades of green and hundreds of sheep when you think of taking a road trip through Ireland? Those have always been the first two images that popped into my mind when the country was mentioned. Rightfully so, because the country does boast A LOT of green and A LOT of sheep. […]

Here’s What to do on Sanibel Island, Florida for an Unforgettable Experience

Let me just start by saying if you only have 48 hours to spend on Sanibel Island, it will be just enough time for you to realize you’ll need to plan to come back! It’s a nature lover’s paradise. I was amazed at the number of unique shorebirds we saw within such a short amount […]

The Best Sights in Kentucky Over a 4 Day Weekend

Although I’ve lived in Ohio my entire life, and Kentucky is our next door neighbor, I hadn’t spent any time in this beautiful state besides driving through it on the interstate. I had no idea what I was missing out on! We took a weekend trip that made a big U around the state. It […]

7 Exhilarating Days Exploring and Experiencing Costa Rica

This post contains affiliate links – I may earn a small commission from qualifying sales. Walking through a rainforest has been on my bucket list ever since my student teaching days when my six week theme revolved around that particular ecosystem. A big anniversary was coming up so I wanted to plan something extra special. […]

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Staying at the Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon

Our experience hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and staying at the Phantom Ranch