How to Watch TV Everywhere + a Delicious Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Ever have one of those days when all you want to do is eat some delicious snack food, lounge in bed, and binge watch your favorite show?

Well, I felt exactly like that this weekend and while I could've added a TV to our bedroom on Black Friday, I'm not really the type to go all "This is Sparta!" for electronics at big box stores to save a few bucks... and well, it's not really a necessity anymore with NBC TVEverywhere.

What's NBC TVEverywhere? It's tv-on-the-go for those of us who are too busy to catch our favorite shows on cable. From shows like The Voice to Heroes Reborn, I was able to get my fix on all my favorites from the comfort of my bed with a plate of delicious bacon stuffed mushrooms and a pint of ice cream to snack on... I think this is how "adulting" works, right?

It's your turn to pair NBC TVEverywhere with this delicious recipe and a laptop. Click here to start your favorite show while you prep this delicious recipe:

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

1/2 lb baby Portabella, stems removed and cleaned
1 8oz package neufchatel cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1 package of bacon

Green Onion
a dash of oregano, garlic powder, and basil
toothpicks

The prep for this recipe is SO easy. You'll begin by preheating the oven to 375 degrees. Then you'll heat the neufchatel until it's soft enough to stir, for me that takes about 20-30 seconds.

After that's completed, you'll mix in the spices, mozzarella cheese, and garlic. Once it's thoroughly combined, you'll want to place a heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture into each mushroom cap.

Next you'll want to wrap about a half of piece of bacon around each mushroom cap, depending on the size and secure the bacon with a toothpick down the center. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese looks slightly browned and the bacon looks delicious!

ENJOY!

While the recipe bakes fairly quickly, I suggest you cozy up in bed with your laptop while you wait! I also suggest you check out an episode of Chicago PD... it's so good and the story line will leave you wanting more and more - just like this recipe!

So tell me, out of all of the NBC TV Everywhere shows, which one will you binge watch first? Log in and watch now!

My Dream Vacation #InAHyattWorld + a $500 Gift Card Giveaway to Fuel Your Wanderlust!

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Vacationing is my number one hobby; I mean, who doesn't love sitting on the beach with a drink in their hand and the sun on their face or wandering around a foreign city with nothing but time? There are so many beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the world to visit, it's hard to decide where you should plan your next stay.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

While I've had my sites set on places like Portland, Denver, and La Paz, just to name a few; I know no matter where I choose to go on my next adventure I'll be staying in a Hyatt hotel. With so many beautiful locations, spread out all over - it's best to stay where I know I'm always going to be guaranteed the five-star service and quality that only Hyatt offers.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

After searching from my backyard all the way to the west coast, I decided I want to travel down south for my next vacation! I want to visit Mexico again and I can't wait to stay at the Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. If you've ever dreamed of staying in a sunkissed castle or a dreamy palace as a child, this beautiful location is going to blow you away.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

This palace is like a fairy tale, it features beautiful crystal chandeliers and working fireplaces in each room as well as a classic style garden with a contemporary elegance. I can't wait to plan my visit, it's going to be an amazing stay - but luckily with Hyatt, that's always the case.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Want to know the best part about finding this awesome palace to stay the next time I'm in Buenos Aires? They want us all to warm up with winter savings, so they are offering 20% off stays of 2 nights or more and 25% off stays of 3 nights or more at any of the Hyatt hotel locations listed here!

Use the code WSALEA while booking your room to claim your savings, but hurry because the offer is only good through November 30th! It's time to have some fun in the sun and then stay overnight in a palace, you deserve it... and so do I! Plus, Hyatt offers the Best Rate Guarantee for bookings made directly through their website, Hyatt.com!

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

No matter where you choose to visit, Hyatt has your back. If you decide the winter weather is more your thing than the soaking up some sun then let it be known, there's "Snow on Sale" too! You can earn a free night stay at participating resorts in Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, get all the details here!

Now that I've shared where I'm dreaming of visiting next, I have some awesome news for you! Use the giveaway form below to enter to win a $500 Hyatt Digital Gift Card to help pay for your next stay!

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So tell me, which Hyatt location do you want to visit first? I think I'll be adding several locations to my travel bucket list but the Palacio Duhua-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is definitely first on my list! I can't wait to hear all about your dream location in the comments below...

Beaches, Good Food, and Good Times - Daytona Beach, Florida!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

I'm a huge fan of traveling, whether it's overseas or just across the state - I love being able to explore the world. Lately, I've had my sights set on visiting Daytona Beach again. While I love the area I live in, it's sometimes nice to get away and Daytona Beach seems like the perfect place to call a hide away - a short road trip and I'm in the perfect destination for a little vacation!

Offering a wide variety of activities along the beach (including tons of kid friendly options), as well as such a vast amount of dining options and 23 miles of sparkling white sand, I suppose you could call Daytona Beach a little piece of paradise! Florida is an amazing place to visit in general but Daytona Beach has to be one of my favorite spots in the state!

After a long day soaking up the sun and a belly full of good food and drinks, you'll be glad to find out that the town of Daytona Beach offers tons of entertainment options as well. With several free things to do in Daytona Beach, tons of ways to have some outdoor fun, and a great little bit of night life - there's something for everyone in Daytona Beach!

With world-class attractions like the Daytona International Speedway or the new Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, the largest collection of Florida art in the world - we're bound to have a good time on our next visit!

Daytona Beach is great for couples trying to plan a romantic getaway, so you can imagine we're going to have a fantastic time! Think long walks on the beach, followed by a glass of champagne, and a couples massage with the sound of waves crashing! It'll be the perfect place to celebrate love!

Daytona Beach is also festival capital of Florida, with over 50 festivals throughout the year! It's so much fun to have the opportunity to choose between having a groovy, good time at the Daytona Blues Fest at Historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark or getting the chance to see an eclectic view of the current art scene at the Halifax Art Festival in scenic downtown Daytona Beach! Which one would you choose to attend? I just can't decide!

Now that I've shared why I'm so excited to be planning our next visit to paradise, I have to ask have you ever been to Daytona Beach? Start planning a visit today, beaches, good food, and good times are waiting for you... the beach awaits!

Lawn Care Tips For Fall in Florida from TruGreen

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Fall in Florida is a little different than it has been any where else I've lived... it's basically an extended summer, with some cooler days. Most days it's a tad bit warm, perfect for sun-bathing and absolutely amazing for outdoor activities.

We've enjoyed every other fall in Florida, but now that we live in a home with a huge, gorgeously landscaped yard we're learning about how to maintain our lawn and landscaping and this fall has been the best one yet. It's been amazing watching our yard transform.

With trees blossoming full fruits over our fence line and yellow flowers sprouting out of a tree that was formerly all green. We've learned a lot about botany within a short amount of time, so when TruGreen asked me to share some Florida Fall Lawn Care Tips with you, I figured I might as well help spread some knowledge and hopefully learn something myself!

As I mentioned before, Florida fall is fairly mild but the few days when the temperature does decrease happens to mean that our lawns actually call for more care than they do in the summer. The transition from summer to winter growth is usually marked by a distinctive decrease in leaf growth, which means you'll be mowing less. I've actually noticed this small adjustment over the last month, as hubby has only had to mow once in the past few weeks vs. every week (like he did in the summer).

While the mowing slows down, the lawn maintenance and the landscaping are still a priority in our home! TruGreen says that we should be sure to make sure our lawn is getting enough water, so that's something we are trying to work on. You would think with the annual rainfall at about 50 inches that our lawn would be wet enough, but with torrential down pours one week and a drought the next - it's obvious that our rainfall is consistent. Therefore, us Florida folk have to make sure our turf isn't thirsty during the fall and winter months! An irrigation system is the best way to deal with watering your lawn and while our yard actually has a pretty spiffy sprinkler system, our county won't allow it to be put in use any more... so I must mention, you have to be mindful of city and county ordinances. My advice is to also try to use captured rain water, if possible!

TruGreen also suggests not letting weeds take over your lawn... which is something we definitely need to work on. Dollar weed and oxtails are the most commonly found in our Florida turf grass, especially if it is over-watered! Using regular maintenance for weed control and putting an irrigation system to work or watering your lawn on a tight schedule are the best ways to avoid weeds in your yard!

Since your mower won't be getting as much use, you might as well take it in to get it's blades sharpened so it's good to go when weekly mowing is necessary again. Until then, plan on only having to mow once every two to three weeks!

The last little tidbit of advice I received from TruGreen was to help the lawn recuperate over the next few months. This time of the year is actually the best time to perform core aeration and overseeding. Plus, well fertilized grass is more likely to last through the winter and look healthy next year!

After educating ourselves about lawn care this year, I've decided I want to plant a tree as well. Luckily, TruGreen even had answers when I asked if I should plant a tree this fall - click here to find out!

We've decided that while our yard is kind of pretty now, we know with the help of TruGreen our HUGE yard can be even prettier. So tell me, are you a fellow Floridian? Do you love your lawn as much as we love ours? I'd love to hear how you keep your house looking spiffy during the winter months in the comments below! Plus, don't miss your chance to win the giveaway below:

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Travel Stress Free with These 3 Simple Tips + Enter to Win a Trip to Yellowstone National Park!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Going on a vacation is so much fun, but it can get stressful; packing for the occasion, making arrangements for a dog sitter, keeping track of the itinerary - it's supposed to be a fun, carefree time and it will be as long as you have the right gear and mindset for the trip.

Whether you win the awesome vacation Atlantic Luggage is giving away (to YELLOWSTONE, y'all) or you are heading home to see family, you'll want to be sure that you have things perfectly together for the occasion! Check out my three tips on perfecting your vacation experience...

Tip 1: Keep things entertaining - Don't forget to download a movie or two to your phone, add a few books to your kindle, and maybe even install a few apps you can play offline. I know it sounds silly, but you'll want to find ways to occupy your time in the air - whether you plan to snooze or chat with your traveling companion, sometimes you just need a back up plan to keep things fun. I highly suggest a pair of headphones as well.

Tip 2: Bring an EMPTY water bottle with a filter - Don't waste your money on airport bottled water, grab a bottle with a filter and bring it through the TSA line empty. Fill it up once your through the gate and stay hydrated on your plane ride.

Tip 3: Bring the right luggage - I've carried all kinds of different bags through the airport and I'll be the first to tell you, your bag MUST have wheels. I'm a huge fan of Atlantic Luggage, now let me tell you why...

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Life Hacks + Little Secrets to Ensure You Have The Best Road Trip Ever: Free Checklist Printable, List of Must Have Apps, & More

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We've driven to tropical ports, trekked to campgrounds, cruised our way to luxury hotels, made our way to our extended family's country homes, and even braved our way toward spooky haunted hotels.

We've driven our car through a zoo in the middle of Arkansas and had a buffalo stick his head in our window just to say hello. We've traveled half-way across the country in a car without air conditioning. We've spent countless hours listening to a GPS who's maps haven't been updated since 2010 and then finally learned our lesson and started using our phone's GPS.

We've giggled for countless hours while joking around and singing along to some of our favorite songs. We've spent so much time on the road during our years as a couple, I suppose you could refer to us as a couple of professionals, so today I want to share some of our road trip hacks. Most of these "hacks" are tips, tricks, and little tidbits we've learned from life experience while on the road, so take notes if you are prepping for an upcoming road trip and be sure to print off the list of goodies, download all of the apps, and of course, pack wisely with the tips I've shared!

Let's talk about checklists... If you know me, you know I'm not really the checklist type, most of the time. When it comes to road tripping, I'm a little different though; I like to keep things organized and I really want to be sure we have everything we need while on the road. I've linked to a printable so you can make sure you grab all the necessities before you go, but first I'm going to share more about why you should take these items on your next trip!

We'll start with the Snacks + Sips, I think we all know that road trips are the time in our lives when calories don't count, right? That's why I like to make sure we stock up on all of my favorites from Albertsons before we head out on the road.

It's like Albertsons knew we were ready for an adventure, they have an incredible "Best Road Trip Ever" sale going on right now and of course, they had the best foods on sale! I stocked up on Dove Dark Chocolate Blueberries (seriously, these are heavenly), Snickers Bites, Mountain Dew, Oreos, Fruit Punch Gatorade, Life Savers, and Skittles. Not to mention the fact I grabbed our favorite snack for a great deal, chips + salsa! To top off our little road trip shopping spree, I added a pack of Orbit to the cart and we were on our way.

We make a quick stop at Albertsons before we head out of town, every-single-time we take a road trip and I recommend you do the same. If you can't make it to the store before you leave, I've  noticed that Acme, Tom Thumb, and Safeway have what I need when we need to make a stop along the road as well!

Other than making sure we are stocked up on food and drinks, I always like to make sure we have the other necessities, from a sewing kit to bug spray - you never know what you'll need while driving down the road. You don't want to get the most important things just because you are feeling antsy to get on the road! I added things as simple as chargers and even left you a few lines to add your own items to the list. Don't forget anything and print this little baby off today:

{Click here to download this FREE printable!}

 Now that you've made your list of everything to pack for the road trip, I want to share how you can pack your suitcase without having to stress about running out of room... because remember, I'm a professional at this type of thing. I literally, am the worst over packer in the world. The only benefit to this admission is the fact that you can trust that I know how to make sure everything fits in a bag, no matter how small it is.

Tips to Ensure You Are Packing Correctly

Tip #1 to Ensure You Are Packing Correctly: Always, always, always roll your t-shirts, tank tops, etc. Anything light weight and holds up fairly well against wrinkling should always be rolled.

Tip #2 to Ensure You Are Packing Correctly: The pockets on the front of your luggage are there for a reason, use them! I highly suggest stuffing undergarments or shoes into those little pockets on the front of your luggage. This utilizes all the space in the piece and allows you to make more room in the actual suitcase for valuable pieces of your wardrobe and accessories.

Tip #3 to Ensure You Are Packing Correctly: For jewelry, specifically necklaces, package each piece inside a piece of tissue paper. Preventing your jewelry from tangling is such a time saver!

Tip #4 to Ensure You Are Packing Correctly: Package all of your bathroom items in a separate bag! Even if you place that bag within your suitcase, always put your shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, razor, etc in a bag so if one of these products happens to explode, all of the suds and soap won't end up on your clothes!

The Best Apps for Road Tripping:

Another reason I love road tripping is all the reasons you can stop along the way. From exploring local restaurants and boutiques to wandering around waterfalls, we've stopped and explored all along our trips and loved every single second of it. Most of the places we've stopped along the way have been because we found them on an app! Are you planning a road trip and wanting to find the best places to stop, the cheapest gas, or maybe you even want to treasure hunt (geocache). Check out these apps and be sure to download them all to your phone!

1. Foursquare: When you need to make a stop along your journey, be sure to check out what is around you with Foursquare. You'll be able to find everything from happening night clubs to local kid-friendly diners that serve pizza, seek and you will find with Foursquare!

2. c:geo: This is another great app to help you find some cool spots to stretch and walk around for a bit. I love geocaching along the way on road trips and this app is so easy to use and find awesome caches to seek.

3. TripIt: Plan your entire trip with this app and access your itinerary while on the road.

4. Periscope - While this may eat up your entire data plan, all the entertainment Periscope will bring will make it worth it! I can't wait to Periscope some of our upcoming adventures and share our fun road trips in real time with you!

5. Gas Buddy: Don't worry about spending too much on gas, download this app and save big when you search for the lowest gas while driving along the road!

6. Roadtrippers: This is another awesome way to plan your trip and access your itinerary. Discover the best diners, scenic spots, attraction hotels, and more with the database of over a million awesome places.

7. TripAdvisor: Take advice from fellow travelers and hit the hotspots listed on TripAdvisor!

8. Airbnb: Find the perfect place to stay overnight, in a local environment or a beautiful palace. Rent a room or an entire home with this awesome service.

9. Voyager: Route Planner: This app helps you plan your trip, guiding you on the optimal route along the way.

10. Instagram - Trusty old, Instagram is a fun way to find places to stop. Look for the #hashtag of the town you are driving through (#LittleRock, #STL, #Tempe) and you are sure to find some epic, local spots that you must visit.

With all of that said, I think it's about time for me to start planning our next adventure. Where should the masters of road tripping go next? Give me some ideas of your favorite places to road trip in the comments below! I'd also love to know what your favorite road trip snack list would include! Plus, don't miss your chance to win big, click here to get all the details and to share your Best Road Trip ever!