Riding Live from the Peloton Studio in New York
Get a look at what it’s like to ride live in the Peloton Studio in New York City.
The Hamilton Experience in Chicago
I’m the mother of a 13-year-old boy who is smart, funny, athletic and more handsome then he understands. He, however, hates to read. He’s always hated reading. It is easily the number one thing we fight about. I’ve tried bribing him many different ways over the years. Things that have worked with his brother, have…
Disneyland in Pictures
A family vacation to Disneyland was the BIG Christmas gift this year. Scott had to be there for work, so we, of course, tagged along. The parks are pretty impossible to compare in terms of which is better. Disneyland is much smaller, but much more historical and interesting. They have a great nighttime parade, Paint…
Exploring Orlando’s Kelly Springs Park
Kelly Park (or Rock Springs Run) is one of the best places to get outside and enjoy the best of what Florida has to offer. Here’s what you need to know: Kelly Park is one of the parks managed by the Orange County Parks and Recreation department. It is NOT a state park! You do…
2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
This must be what Cinderella felt like – at least the part up until she fell in love. No one, to my knowledge, fell in love at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Thanks to some very good Washington, DC reporter friends, I was able to check off this big item from my bucket list and…
Christmas in Chicago
December 2014 in Chicago.
Inside the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Today I got to do something I’ve been wanting to do for YEARS….go inside the brand new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. I have been in Orlando for 15 years now – and it seems like it’s taken that long to get to this point! And I have to say, the facility doesn’t…
Behind the Scenes at Kennedy Space Center
The perks of my job! Many days I sit inside an office, but once-in-awhile, I get to do really cool stuff. When I worked in news, I was lucky enough to attend many shuttle launches out at Kennedy Space Center. It’s been awhile since the shuttle program ended, so I haven’t had been out to…
Road Rules: Cook Style
Rules of the Cook Family Road Trip: No restaurant chains – only chain hotels. Exceptions include: McDonald’s once every other day if needed. And Waffle House once on the trip. Everyone plays the license plate game The navigator, sitting in the passenger seat, controls the map and aids the driver in any needs including grabbing…
Fourth of July in Chicago
We were all most excited about the Chicago portion our adventure! This is where we would hit the main event of our trip, the big family wedding! But also because it was finally time to see my youngest sister’s new house! And that also meant a giant family sleepover! After buying all the beer and…