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Dueling Diners in Stuart, Florida

My husband loves a good diner.  I am not much of a breakfast food person, but a good diner will serve breakfast food and lunch food all day.  Neither of us had ever visited Stuart, Florida until recently.  What we… Continue Reading →

A Quirky Collection: The Elliot Museum

Part II of my sightseeing adventures in Stuart, Florida includes, as promised, with a second unusual museum.  After a 15-minute drive from the Courtyard Hotel on Lost River Road to Hutchinson Island visitors will find the Elliott Museum.  The nice… Continue Reading →

Hidden Florida History: The House of Refuge Museum

It is possible that this bit of history isn’t hidden at all.  Perhaps many Floridians know all about it.  I did not.  I had never heard of a House of Refuge.  Take a trip back 150 years with me and… Continue Reading →

Old World Italy in New World Ft. Lauderdale

Everyone has different environments that they like and those that they don’t.  For me, I fail to see the appeal of South Florida.  Miami and Ft. Lauderdale represent no seasons, humidity and rain all the time, traffic, crowds and dirty… Continue Reading →

Ft. Lauderdale: Ignoring Personal Discomfort to Learn More About the Holocaust of WWII.

There is one particular debate that I have had more than once when traveling.  It is an intensely personal subject and each traveler must make a decision regarding it that is best for their own life. . . for their… Continue Reading →

The Food Spectrum in Asheville, NC

What do I mean when I say, “the food spectrum?”  I mean simply that there is healthy food and not-so-healthy food.  Since “all things in moderation” is an important rule to follow in life.  I think it’s important to show… Continue Reading →

Living in America: Honoring James Brown in Augusta

Returning to Augusta, Georgia this time felt a little like returning to the scene of the crime.  After all, this was the city where we received official word that the pandemic was shutting down my husband’s road duties and, therefore… Continue Reading →

Augusta, Georgia: How Childhood Trauma Affected a President

Each person on the planet is the sum total of their experiences.  Your childhood, your parents, your siblings, your school, your friends.  Everyone you meet and everything you do has an effect on who you are.  I don’t know much… Continue Reading →

A Restaurant in Charleston, SC That You Haven’t Heard Of

Charleston, SC is one of America’s great food cities.  It has been famous for the culinary arts for decades and new establishments are popping up all the time.  Most people are familiar with truly famous Charleston restaurants like 82 Queen,… Continue Reading →

Two Hours in Florence, South Carolina

Yes, you read that correctly.  I only saw Florence for two hours.  In fact, it was closer to 90 minutes.  My husband and I were traveling to another city on this day.  He had to meet with some of his… Continue Reading →

A Nutty Interlude (Just for Fun)

I spent a couple of days in Dothan, Alabama. I didn’t have a chance to explore much.  It just so happened that a slew of personal errands had to take precedence.  Even though I travel full-time, it can’t be all… Continue Reading →

Restaurant Round-Up in South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina One of the things I am learning to love about South Carolina is its capital city, Columbia.  I have now visited there three times and I seem to find something new to like each time.  I have… Continue Reading →

Free Museum Alert: McKissick Museum, Columbia, SC

Some articles on MrsHomeFree.com contain affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Have no fear, this site only contains affiliate links for products that… Continue Reading →

MrsHomeFree Author Publishes Articles Worldwide!

As some of you may be aware, over the last few months, I have published several travel articles on international travel planning sites. In case you missed any of the articles, I’ve included links below, so you have them all… Continue Reading →

Seeking & Finding the Truth about Mardi Gras in Alabama

Some articles on MrsHomeFree.com contain affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Have no fear, this site only contains affiliate links for products that… Continue Reading →

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