Our final guest, Stefanie Fauquet of Mommy Musings, took her family to Bradenton, FL for some sun and fun in Citrus Country! 

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 North of San Antonio, the Lone Star State’s ripening wine industry is centered in the Hill Country, a landscape shaped by an ancient earthquake that buckled limestone and granite into rugged hills and valleys. Today a favorite vacation getaway, the region is textured by majestic live oaks, tinted by wildflowers, and is home to parks, antiques shops and an increasing number of quality wineries. By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
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Join us as we welcome one of our newest additions to the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Family!

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Our pal Sheri Wallace, editor of roadtripsforfamilies.com, grabbed her husband and hit the road — Sun and Surf Country, otherwise known as sunny San Diego!  In addition to providing a great overview of our property, Sheri did an excellent job of showcasing all there is to do in the area.

Thanks SHERI — and thanks again to Chelsea @JVC_USA for donating the wonderful JVC Everio HD Camcorders… they certainly helped to create memories that will last a lifetime!

I love this Country!
~Emily

If you think chocolate is just for desserts, think again. Chef Charles Armstrong, an instructor at one of the world’s foremost culinary institutes, Johnson & Wales University, discusses its role as a key ingredient in several traditional Mexican sauces.
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 Does your luggage really work for you in these days of tighter airport security and carry-on regulations? Tougher TSA (Transportation Security Administration) rules since January 1, 2003, require that all bags, checked and carry-on, brought into America’s 429 commercial airports be screened. This change further muddies the waters, according to Dave Herman, president of Tennessee-based Hartmann Luggage. By Beth D’Addono 
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Join us as we welcome one of our newest additions to the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson system as of March 19, 2010.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Montgomery at Chantilly Pkwy
10095 Chantilly Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
334-277-4142
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Our third gal, Lauren Horsley, told us all about the Do’s and Don’ts of Family Roadtripping with this great post.  She took her family from Utah to Arizona, taking in a spring training baseball game, and lots more during the course of her great American road trip!

She’s shared this great video of her family’s adventures on the road — we hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do.  And once again, a huge thank you to Chelsea @JVC_USA for donating the beautiful JVC Everio HD Camcorders.  We’re sure they helped our families (and us!) create memories that will last a lifetime.

I love this Country!
~Emily

In 1789, Spanish Jesuits brought olive trees to California. The trees flourished until the early 20th century. Since 1995, though, California has been riding the wave of an olive oil renaissance.  By Marlena Spieler
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Many people are quick to embrace dietary solutions for a range of health problems. Naturally, when Lou Ann Weakley complained about insomnia and a friend suggested eating yogurt, she gave it a try. And it worked. Now, instead of tossing and turning in bed, Weakley gets up, tucks away several spoonfuls of yogurt, and she’s off to the Land of Nod.  By Melany Klinck
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