Mid-Life Crisis or Mid-Life Celebration?
“Something has changed within me…something is not the same. I’m through with playing by the rules in someone else’s game.” […]
100 Days Today!!!
I have exactly 100 days today to get everything done before I hit the road…..eeesh. I feel like I am […]
It’s Saturday and PayPal Screwed Me……How’s Your Day?
I have been working VERY hard on all of my sales, keeping up with those who have paid, those who […]
Car Camping….is it for Me?
As big a dreamer as I am, I am also pretty grounded to the Earth. I realize the cost of […]
My Route and Schedule for my 48 State Trip
I have my route officially down now and have dates in place. I wanted to share this with y’all for […]
Happy Valentines Day?
As a kid, my thoughts on this day were rather a skewed. I truly thought naked babies were flying around […]
Finding the Time to Do it All
Since I have made the decision to hit the road for a year, my life has turned a bit topsy […]
Plan it or Wing it?
I am pretty sure I walked out of the womb planning my life…no joke. I have always needed a plan […]
Should I Camp, Hotel, AirBnb, Sleep on the Side of the Road?
Honestly the route was the toughest step to get done, but by far the second is how to sleep, stay, […]
Where I’m at with Planning my Trip
So I have always thought of my life as the “Coming Attractions.” I live for the moment, but I am […]
WHY an Online Garage Sale?
For the last several months, as I have been thinking about my upcoming travels and such, I felt this NEED […]
Route 66…Jubelt’s Bakery & Restaurant
During my travels through the great State of Illinois, my stomach started growling and no better time to get some […]
FAQ Post/Page for AMYS GARAGE SALE
*Posts will drop all day starting February 1st throughout the entire month (I don’t plan on making it longer than […]
Stressed Out
I have never been one to back down from thinking big or dreaming big. I get an idea in my […]
Festival of the Arts at Epcot on 1.21.2021
I have been so busy getting ready for my big online garage sale, that I haven’t had much time to […]
The Coolest Gravestones I Have Seen Thus Far….
I know, this may be a bit weird or off to some, but to me, gravestones are that last piece […]
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom
It’s funny what we always gravitate too as a routine of sorts when most of us hit the Disney Parks. […]
What Inspires You
I think purpose is one of THE hardest things to find in our lives. Our parents, God willing, mold us, […]
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT~ SELLING ALL OF MY DISNEY STUFF!
That’s right folks, you heard correctly! Every Popcorn bucket you have seen, every Vinylmation I have collected over the years, […]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A couple of years ago, I had THE most amazing trip with Craig and Emily (Hubby and youngest daughter) to […]
Route 66…The Gemini Giant & the Launching Pad Drive-In
Picture this…the sun is setting in the Midwest, and not just a normal sunset kind of day, but the Midwest […]
The “When I, Then I” Effect
Have you ever found yourself talking to a dear friend, or chatting with your spouse on the couch and saying […]
The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
On my travels through the Midwest this summer, I found myself drawn to the life and times of the great […]
Applying for my First Passport in 2021
I am not going to lie, I had no idea where to start. I assumed forms were involved, probably some […]
Coming across my Namesake on the Road…this is Falkville, Alabama
So imagine driving one day, just enjoying the scenery, red vines in hand, and a sign catches your eye. “Falkville” […]
My Top Ten Favorite Disney Snacks
Upon moving here back in 2011, I knew that I would enjoy every Disney treat I could get my hands […]
Whoever Needs to Hear This…. It’s Ok to Travel Solo
I don’t know how society got it in their heads that traveling, living life, doing anything “solo” is somehow a […]
That Time I Met “Tiffany”
It would be 2011 where I found myself sitting in a home amongst like minded Disney friends, chatting about the […]
Let the Planning Begin
So, you have this idea. Nothing new to many, but new to me. Let’s travel all 48 States within a […]
The Proper Steps for the Most Perfect Partaking of Disney
You MUST wear some type of attire which sports the Mouse, preferably a pair of Magical ears. You MUST try […]
My First Time to the Street, “Sesame Street” that is…
All I can remember of the 1970’s is sitting on the green shag carpet in my parents living room, crossing […]
Rising Above the Fear when Dreaming Big
So as most of you know by now, I am heading on the road again this summer, maybe even sooner. […]
My Love Affair with “A Goofy Movie”
I was at the Memorial Mall in Sheboygan, WI with my Dad and my then 2 year old daughter- it […]
Route 66…Luna Café and Al Capone
Excited to find every nook and cranny on the “Mother Road” also known as Route 66 in Illinois…I found myself […]
Dorothy’s Grave from “The Wizard of Oz”
Yes….I know what you all are thinking. Wasn’t she fictional? I mean, Judy Garland was a real actress and person […]
A Terrible Idea…Don’t You Just Love Those?
So as you all know now, I have something big coming down the pipeline this summer that I am getting […]
Some of My Favorite Photopass Pictures Taken
Since the conception of Photopass at Disney World, it has been a fun scavenger hunt for many of us to […]
Meeting a Disney Legend…. Marty Sklar
Meeting a Disney Legend
Route 66…World’s Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon
I don’t know what it is about Route 66 that I fell in love with…you know we all have that […]
Finding a Comfort Meal with all the Fixings…this is “Liberty Tree Tavern”
While Kim was in town this past January of 2020, we wanted to book meals where we could sit and […]
Introducing the Newest Addition to The Relocated Tourist Family
So many times on my adventures, whether they be Disney or on the road, I have been asked “Amy, why […]
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
For years, like many of you, I have wrestled with finding my purpose in this crazy thing called life. I […]
End of the Year Giveaway!!!
Let’s all wave goodbye, pack it away, blow it up….whatever trips your trigger about 2020 and celebrate 2021! I don’t […]
Some of my Favorite Disney Pics I took in 2020
Here are shots of Disney World, from the start of the year to the end. It’s been a wild ride, […]
Festival of the Arts at Epcot
An added Festival to Epcot’s evergrowing list of Celebrations, this one is unique. Why? Well, they used to do something […]
My Ghost Tour at “The Stanley Hotel” aka “The Shining” Hotel
While booking and planning my road trip in 2018, I came across the Stanley while planning my leg through Colorado. […]
My First Disney Marathon Weekend Experience
Sitting here in December, at the end of a year that I couldn’t make up if I tried, I was […]
Our First New Year’s Eve in Walt Disney World
I am sure to all of our readers that it is a no brainer where the Petermanns decided to spend […]
Relocation Updates- September 2011
Hello everyone! I am relaxing in my wonderful home on our first Labor Day here in Florida, and I thought […]
Road Tripping ›
Rising Above the Fear when Dreaming Big
So as most of you know by now, I am heading on the road again this summer, maybe even sooner. […]
Seeing “Woodbury,” aka Senoia, GA, from “The Walking Dead”
Check out that time I went to Woodbury for the first time...and enjoyed all the "Walking Dead" goodness!
Shot Tower in Dubuque, Iowa
No, not a Tower filled with alcohol, but that would be realy nice!
“There is a Superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the Cape” Visiting Metropolis, IL
Having driven all over Illinois this past year, and getting the lay of the land, I found a quieter way […]
Walt Disney World ›
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom
It’s funny what we always gravitate too as a routine of sorts when most of us hit the Disney Parks. […]
My Top Ten Favorite Disney Snacks
Upon moving here back in 2011, I knew that I would enjoy every Disney treat I could get my hands […]
The Proper Steps for the Most Perfect Partaking of Disney
You MUST wear some type of attire which sports the Mouse, preferably a pair of Magical ears. You MUST try […]
Some of My Favorite Photopass Pictures Taken
Since the conception of Photopass at Disney World, it has been a fun scavenger hunt for many of us to […]
Relocation to FL ›
Throwback Thursdays… “The Choices We Would Make Differently” commented and reflected on.
The original post was written on June 23rd, 2011, about 2ish weeks after we officially moved to Florida. This Throwback […]
Throwback Thursday: “50 Things We Won’t Be Doing in FL”…a Post Revisited and Commented On.
I thought it would be fun to revisit old blog posts and comment on the REAL of what happened from […]
What’s In a Name?
For those who don’t know our story, back in 2009, Craig and I were on our nightly walk when we […]
Take the Time
For both moves to Florida, the husband and I rented online, sight unseen. Sure we saw pictures of the places […]
Haunted Places ›
“Shining” at the Stanley Hotel…
During my road trip of 2018, I was blessed to be able to spend time with my dear friend, Darby. […]
The Mathias Ham House…. Haunted?
Is it haunted?
The Dowling House…Galena, IL
Haunted and Historic...the Dowling House
The DeSoto House Hotel
A wonderful piece of haunted history.
Love of Lincoln Series ›
My Top Ten Favorite Places I Visited in 2020
Let me start by saying that many even reading this title will say “Are you talking about to my living […]
The DeSoto House Hotel
A wonderful piece of haunted history.
Lincoln Visits Strevel…An Historical Moment
Over the summer, I have figured out that I have several categories of travel that I truly enjoy checking off. […]
The Lincoln-Douglas Debate…Stepping into History
I have so enjoyed learning all about Abraham Lincoln this past summer…his life was seriously fascinating. Some of my adventures […]
From the Heart ›
Happy Valentines Day?
As a kid, my thoughts on this day were rather a skewed. I truly thought naked babies were flying around […]
Stressed Out
I have never been one to back down from thinking big or dreaming big. I get an idea in my […]
What Inspires You
I think purpose is one of THE hardest things to find in our lives. Our parents, God willing, mold us, […]
The “When I, Then I” Effect
Have you ever found yourself talking to a dear friend, or chatting with your spouse on the couch and saying […]
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Private: Amy’s Garage Sale Items #736-#740
#736 Flower Headbands…..$10 for both plus $7 for shipping/handling #737 Sea World Annual Passholder Magnet….$10 plus $5 shipping/handling sold #738 […]
Private: Amy’s Garage Sale Items #731-#735
SOLD #731 PIXAR Face Mask….Size: LARGE…..$5 plus $5 Shipping/handling SOLD #732 Disney Princess Face Mask….Size: Large….$5 plus $5 shipping/handling SOLD […]
Private: Amy’s Garage Sale Items #766-#780
#766 DISNEYLAND ANNIVERSARY Pop Funko- Peter Pan….$20 plus $8 shipping/handling (will combine) #767 DISNEYLAND ANNIVERSARY Pop Funko- Hook….$20 plus $8 […]
Private: Amy’s Garage Sale Items #746-#755
#746 Mickey Mother’s Day Plate…..$25 plus $15 shipping/handling (will combine) #747 Lee Middleton Baby Doll….A real life baby feel, weight […]
Where I Am At
You have this genius, perfect idea in your head of how things are going to go and all the energy […]
Private: Amy’s Garage Sale Items #741-#745
SOLD #741 Disneyland’s 40th Anniversary Plate…..$30 plus $15 shipping/handling (will combine) #742 (2) EARLY Issues of Celebrations Magazine….A Disney Magazine. […]
FAQ Post/Page for AMYS GARAGE SALE
*Posts will drop all day starting February 1st throughout the entire month (I don’t plan on making it longer than […]
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Meeting a Disney Legend…. Marty Sklar
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A Terrible Idea…Don’t You Just Love Those?
So as you all know now, I have something big coming down the pipeline this summer that I am getting […]
Seeing “Woodbury,” aka Senoia, GA, from “The Walking Dead”
Check out that time I went to Woodbury for the first time...and enjoyed all the "Walking Dead" goodness!
My Route and Schedule for my 48 State Trip
I have my route officially down now and have dates in place. I wanted to share this with y’all for […]
Should I Camp, Hotel, AirBnb, Sleep on the Side of the Road?
Honestly the route was the toughest step to get done, but by far the second is how to sleep, stay, […]
Where I’m at with Planning my Trip
So I have always thought of my life as the “Coming Attractions.” I live for the moment, but I am […]
When You Finally Get to Meet Your 80’s Heartthrob…Richard Marx
When you get to meet your 80s Heartthrob at Disney World...it doesn't get any better than that!!
Car Camping….is it for Me?
As big a dreamer as I am, I am also pretty grounded to the Earth. I realize the cost of […]