Tulips Fall Early Order Sale at Bloomingbulb #FallPlanting

Are you looking for tulip bulbs to plant this Fall? If so, Bloomingbulb is having an Early Order Sale, with up to 58% off.

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Get Your Phlox from Bloomingbulb Up to 67% off! #FallPlanting

Phlox is a North American plant that has dense clusters of colorful, scented flowers. They are grown as a rock garden or border plant and feature vibrant colors.

Phlox are available now from Bloomingbulb. They will be shipped at the right time for planting in your hardiness zone. 

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China Travel to Hong Kong | Night Cruise of Victoria Harbour | Symphony of Lights

During August of last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Hong Kong, China, with my MBA cohort. It was a great experience. We rode on a hydrofoil, provided by Cotai Water Jet from Macau. When we arrived, we were bused through the busy streets of Hong Kong to Hotel Panorama. The views in this hotel are high-up and memorable. Before our night cruise of Victoria Harbour and the Symphony of Lights skyline show, I had a bite to eat of fried noodles and a side of cabbage. After the cruise, some of us too an evening walk back to the hotel, and we were not alone. There were tons of people out and about. Hong Kong is bustling with activity with lots to see and do. 

In the video below, I show you it all. Enjoy! I hope you'll put Hong Kong, China on your bucket list of places to visit.

Birthday Hike at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway #June9 #BirthdayGirl

Hello! I hope you have been well. I have been busy, but I took some time to celebrate my birthday. On June 9th, I celebrated another year of life, completing various challenging hikes at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. If you enjoy hiking, camping ($5 per person for permit), or just spending time in nature as I do, you will enjoy this place. There is a cute, little, museum and fine dining at Peaks Restaurant. 

Best Time to Arrive

Once you arrive at the large "Palm Springs Aerial Tramway" sign at Tram Way road, you still have approximately 3 miles to drive up a steep hill to get to the official entrance to purchase your parking. The parking fee right now is $8, which was reasonable.

I arrived at 9:00 am but had to catch the 9:15 am tram. Make sure to arrive 10 mins early before the tram time on your ticket. However, it was easy to stand in line and get a new card for the next tram. I do recommend that you arrive early to avoid the queues and park in LOT A, if possible, to avoid taking a shuttle. When I left at 2:30 pm on Sunday, the parking lot was packed! 

Purchase Tickets

I purchased my ticket online, and you can use the 'print-at-home' option or save it on your phone to have it scanned. Make sure that you have access to your ticket before heading up the mountain to the entrance because there is limited-to-NO Internet service. They have summer, annual, and ride 'n' dine passes. 

Riding the Tram

Once you have your tickets, make sure to have your bags open to be checked before entering the boarding room area. You can get your picture taken and see how it turned out once you reach the top. They will direct you onto the tram, and it is approximately a 10-minute ride while standing. It is very scenic, and the floor rotates 360 degrees so you can see from all perspectives as you ride up the mountain. Place all backpacks between your legs and camping gear is stacked, neatly, together. They try to get as many people safely on the tram as possible so you may feel as if you are closer than usual to your neighbor. That was alright with me :)

Mountain Station

When I arrived at the top, there were restrooms, a museum, and a place to get coffee and snacks. I brought hot tea with me, so I was good to go. The hike down to the first two short hikes (guided if you prefer), Desert View Trail and the Nature Trail, were comfortable, but save some energy for the walk back up to the tram. It will challenge your endurance!!

Notch 1 of the Desert View Trail

Wilderness Area (For challenging hikes)

After eating the lunch I brought, I decided to get a free hiking permit at the Ranger's Station and take the Round Valley Trail hike. There were two times when I had to focus on the trail's path, but I eventually found my way and asked some hikers along the way to be sure. I took a bottle of water, but if you don't bring any, you can fill up a water bottle at the Ranger's Station. I observed the tall trees, the creek, and at some points, there were higher water levels than others. I had to leap over the stream too! When I made it to the end, I felt accomplished, challenged, and genuinely grateful to be healthy and alive on my birthday.

June 9th Birthday Girl (me)

I would highly recommend the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway if you enjoy hiking, camping, or want a change of scenery to relax and decompress in nature. I will be back sooner rather than later.

Happy adventuring.

Video Blog: China Travel in Macau #TravelVlog

During my time in China, I had the opportunity to visit Macau. It has a similar look and feel to casino-life in Las Vegas, Nevada! Wow! Macau is definitely a gem, even if you drop in for 1 or 2 nights like many visitors do. 

If you're into event planning, you can even host events in Macau, which is welcomed because it helps their economy. There is a lot to do and you can see that many people are enjoying the city sights and hopefully making money too at the casinos.

In my video blog below, see some of what Macau has to offer. Hopefully, you will plan your next vacation to Macau and make new memories. 

Happy Travels!

Gifts for Graduates Now at Walmart.com #Shopping

They worked hard for the past several years, staying focused on their grades. Now it's graduation day! Show them how proud you are with a graduation gift from Walmart. Find the perfect gift they'll love because you know them best. 

Deal Ends: June 18, 2019