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Fresh Baked Treats and More at Bone Appetit Bakery

Today, there are many pet friendly destinations, and this makes it easier to plan a road trip with your furry friends. Perhaps, your dog is a world class wizard accompanying you to Gen Con. Or, maybe you and your dog love checking out local restaurants and joining festivals.

To help you plan your next trip, We’re sharing some tail wagging fun road trip destinations for you and your dog to enjoy like those we’ve discovered in Nashville, Indiana.

Bone Appetit Bakery

We start in Brown County, Indiana, where we find the Artists Colony, Nashville – here is the adorable Bone Appetit Bakery. They have a great selection of all natural treats, and entertaining toys for dogs, handy grooming products, and many other items. Plus, they also have some goodies for your cat friends. And, can offer advice local pet friendly places to eat and stay.

Visit the Bone Appetit Bakery website, and stop in and say hi when visiting Nashville at their their store located at 211 S. Van Buren Street, which is also known as State Road 135. This is just one of the wonderful place to check out in this beautiful town.

To explore more fun places in Nashville that welcome your furry friendly and great hiking spots and pet frindly events visit the Brown County CVB website.

Check back for more fun places to enjoy with your dogs!

Buzz Guard All-Natural Insect Repellent Helps Keep Bugs Away

When Spring comes so do the insects that love to annoy our dog until we started using Buzz Guard All-Natural Insect Repellent. While our dog doesn’t like the heat, he does enjoy being outdoors for short periods of time. With his thick coat, insects were drawn to him almost the moment he stepped outside.

Now, with Buzz Guard All-Natural Insect Repellent he can enjoy more time playing and less time scratching. Just spray Buzz Guard into your hands, then rub it onto your dog before letting them outdoors. Be sure to cover your dog’s stomach, legs, and ears, and you can spray it on their bandana and bedding as well for extra protection.

This award-winning Earth Heart mists for dogs, created with safe and healthy essential oils and neem. We’ve tried a variety of products to protect our dog and few have worked as well as Buzz Guard to repel mosquitoes, flies, fleas, no-see-ums and ticks. And, Buzz Guard protect your dog’s for up to five hours; that a lot of play time!

Buzz Guard has a light fresh scent and leaves no oily residue on clothing or fur. Protecting your dogs from these pest helps prevent them from making them sick, as well as carrying them into the house. The same is true for when you go camping. The last thing you want is to be attacked by fleas or ticks while sleeping in your tent. Because Buzz Guard is created from all-natural ingredients we can also use it as an insect repellent when we’re hiking in the woods or enjoying a picnic.

Made in the USA, and packaged in a BPA free container, Buzz Guard also can be used with puppies as young as eight weeks old. One thing we like is that it not only protects our pet and us from pest; Buzz Guard does not leave behind any greasy residue or smell like chemicals!

Learn More About Buzz Guard:

To view the entire collection of Earth Heart products and order Buzz Guard All-Natural Insect Repellent visit Earth Heart Inc. website

Dover Days Festival Unites History and Hertiage

The time has come to the festive and memorable Dover Days Festival presented by WSFS Bank in Delaware. Great news for NASCAR fans too – it’s just so happens to take place during the same weekend as the NASCAR Spring Races at Dover International Speedway starting Friday. So, this first weekend of May is going to be a exciting one – attend both the Dover Days Festival and the NASCAR race at Dover International Speedway!

Check our races at Dover International Speedway

The Dover Days Festival is one of Delaware’s largest and longest-running free events dedicated to celebrating the state’s heritage and culture. Festival activities showcase Delaware traditions while highlighting contemporary times with a parade, moon bounce village, food and craft vendors, and so much more.

To kicks off the Dover Days Festival they start with Dover’s largest parade stepping off at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Afterwards, the day continues with a day full schedule of festivities, programs, guided walking tours, children activities, traditional maypole dancing, and much more. Starting at 3 p.m., festival-goers can head to Loockerman Square for the History, Heritage & Hops Brewfest in downtown Dover.

Among the entertainment this year are high flying fun on tethered hot-air balloon, and watch out for some jolly pirates. They have two shows to catch during the festival, “Pirates of Approaching Storm Show” and “Pirates of Fortunes Folly Show”. Plus, there’s a fantastic magic show located on The Green, “Magic by Charlie,” and re-enactors including “For Woodness Sake”, 1st Delaware Regiment, Bedlum Bones, and Lady Aimee Sewing to name a few.

There will be a special event presented by the Air Mobility Command Museum is hosting a special Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The event includes historical presentations, re-enactors camps, static displays, historical aircraft fly-bys, and much more.

Explore more on the exciting Dover Days Festival by visiting their website.

Indy Eleven Got Game In The Circle City!

When Indy Eleven announced their team back on April 25, 2013 in front of the historic Soldiers and Sailors Monument they were making history themselves. The team of eleven players would represent Indiana on the world stage in a game with fans just as passionate as those dedicated to the Indianapolis Colts.

When you enter Indy Eleven’s new 20,000-seat stadium in Downtown Indianapolis it will be a great accomplishment for the team and the city – this is the world game! The venue is to be located within walking distance to Indy’s great attractions, shopping, dining and activities. Plus, you’ll find many excellent hotels within close distance as well, which makes Indianapolis a perfect getaway destination for soccer fans in town for a game.

Can’t wait to see you at the Game!

Catch The Next Indy Eleven Game

For upcoming games, news, and events hosted by Indy Eleven visit their website.

Bran and Shorts Hosts Handmade is Heartmade Marketplace

Welcome to spring! Flowers are blooming, birds are returning, and our favorite Coffee House in Mooresville, Indiana, Bran and Shorts will host their annual Handmade is Heartmade Marketplace soon. This creative event is set for the first weekend in May at 15 West Main St. in Mooresville, IN.

Local artisans will be on hand sharing their creative work. This is also a wonderful time to pick up a nice gift for a graduate or for Mother’s Day. We love exploring all the handmade items, and talking with those who made them.

The best part of joining the Handmade is Heartmade Marketplace at Bran and Shorts is seeing all our friends there. Of course, sampling their savory menu selections with a cup of Highlander Grog – my favorite is great too.

Bring your friends and family, and come out, and enjoy the day in beautiful Mooresville, Indiana at the Handmade is Heartmade Marketplace at Bran and Shorts.

Plan Your Visit To The Handmade is Heartmade Marketplace

To checkout news on upcoming events at Bran and Shorts website, and see what tasty delights they’re cooking up visit their website and social media site – Facebook.

The Crab Shack At Soneva Jani Opens

Soneva Jani, the overwater villa resort in the remote Noonu Atoll of the Maldives has a delicious dining option – The Crab Shack. Seating 32 diners, and 14 at the bar, The Crab Shack is located on Soneva Jani’s southwest beach and open for lunch and dinner with an à la carte menu.

The open-air, two-floor restaurant, is a wonderful place to unwind, with the first floor offering an inviting deck area designed especially for relaxation on tiered daybeds. Come out for the evening after a day of recreation and fun in the sea to admire the stunning Maldivian sunsets.

For those who enjoy crab – The Crab Shack mixes up the menu each day by rotating the selections. These menu items include Sri Lankan mud crabs, Alaskan crabs and Kamchatka crabs, all of which are Marine Stewardship Council certified. Signature preparations include chili crab, crab curry – featuring both Thai and Sri Lankan varieties of curry, garlic crab, black pepper crab, Szechuan spicy wok-fried crab, and Vietnamese wok-fried crab with tamarind, ginger and black pepper.

The Crab Shack is certain to become a favorite spot for many to hang out as the sun sets, and share many memorable moments!

Plan Your Escape To Soneva

To plan your escape to Soneva and view their resort collection visit www.soneva.com.

Exploring The Benefits Of THC-Free CBD

For those in pain, whether it is headaches, muscle aches or pain in other areas of the body, finding relief can be a miracle, and THC-Free CBD may provide some relief. One of the best and most effective ways to benefit from non-psychoactive, THC-free CBD is to use it on the largest organ of your body: your skin.

CBD oil is the non-psychotropic component of marijuana and hemp, well-known for relieving aches and pains when applied topically. Now, it’s found in skin care products such as the luxury line from Mermaid Wizdom—and with good reasons.

Here are three benefits from nonpsychoactive, THC-free CBD:

1. Acne: CBD oil is an anti-inflammatory with the ability to help calm skin. Because acne is an inflammatory condition, research indicates CBD’s soothing properties can help diminish breakouts and reduce redness. Recent studies show that CBD may also decrease excessive oil production.

2. Aging and Wrinkles: CBD oil’s antioxidant properties can help lessen the visible signs of aging. It’s rich in vitamins A, C and E. Vitamin A stimulates the cells responsible for producing tissue that keeps skin firm. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production. Vitamin E blocks free radicals from the body, to help slow down the aging process.

3. Sensitive Skin: CBD oil has been found to sooth sensitive skin and studies indicate that it helps inhibit triggers of disorders such as psoriasis and eczema.

For more information, visit https://mermaidwizdom.com.

Thank you to Mermaid Wizdom for sharing this interesting news THC-Free CBD Oil.

Winchester Mystery House – Events Include Brunch With Mom

Once known as the Llanada Villa, the beautiful architectural wonder, that is the Winchester Mystery House continues to welcome since tours began in 1923. Located in San Jose, California, this gem is a testament to the ingenuity, singular vision and lore that surrounds its namesake, Heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune, Sarah Pardee Winchester.

Sarah had lost her daughter, and then her husband to TB a few year’s later, then made the bold move from New Haven, Ct on the East Coast to San Jose, California. Once settled on the West Coast, she settled into her home and construction began and would not stop until her death on the 5th of September 1922. So, from 1886 until the fall of 1922 the work continued, as did the rumors are many surrounding the extensive construction on the house.

The stories I heard as a child were like many of the fantastic rumors surrounding the Winchester Mystery House. One such rumor mentioned she continued to build and build upon the property to appease those killed by the weapons her husband’s family forged. Regardless, the house is stunning, and one of California’s treasured gem’s. In fact, the Winchester Mystery House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a California Historic State Landmark, a San Jose City Landmark, and is one of the leading attractions in the Bay Area.

The Hoppenin In April

Throughout the year the many festive events are hosted at the Winchester Mystery House, including The Hoppening in April to celebrate Easter which is one of the most bizarre easter egg hunts. The festive event takes place in the beautiful Victorian Garden where there will be 5000 eggs hidden along with 13 golden surprise eggs. Children will enjoy the bounce house, sweet treats and treats, and there will be much more fun scheduled.

Mother’s Day Brunch

There are also wonderful Mother’s Day festivities. Surprise Mom with a trip along the California coast to San Jose, where she’ll enjoy Brunch in the beautiful Victorian Garden with mimosas. Afterwards, you and Mom can take a 65 minute tour of the Winchester Mystery House.

Illusions of the Passed: A Theatrical Seance With Aiden Sinclair

For those seeking a sampling of the paranormal step back in time at the Winchester Mystery House and join the Illusions of the Passed: A Theatrical Seance With Aiden Sinclair. Master Magician, Aiden Sinclair will present an exclusive evening of entertainment with a Victorian Seance. It will be a memorable moment for all – although not suggested for those under the age of 10.

Plan Your Visit To The Winchester Mystery House

Of course, these are a sampling of the exciting events to join at the lovely Winchester Mystery House. Whether drawn by the mysteries of the unknown or paranormal, or to admire the beauty of this architectural wonder, over 13 million people from around the world have toured the estate. To view additional upcoming events, and to plan your visit to the Winchester Mystery House visit their website.

Explore San Jose, California

To discover area attractions, festive events, and more to experience in the region visit the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

Photo Credits: Winchester Mystery House

Soneva Changemakers – Uniting For Good Of All

Those who have visited a Soneva resort understand the need to protect the environment – they have beautiful getaway destinations. They start with careful consideration of the sites on which they create their resorts, and then, become caretakers of the land. They also believe strongly in the example of Henry Ford who said,

“A company must be an instrument of service, rather than just a money making machine”.

Soneva’s aim is simple – to make a difference wherever and wherever they can. They strive to be the best employer. Working hard to produce attractive returns for their investors. They fiercely defend the natural beauty of their resorts. Plus, they intend to and have succeeded in all three of their goals.

Caring for the community and the environment takes commitment and Soneva is always looking for ways to improve. One way they do this is with the Soneva Total Impact Assessment (TIA). This reporting tool developed in-house that allows Soneva to take a planetary boundaries view of all their social and environmental impacts.

The TIA measures impact in five categories – Natural, Human, Social and Economic Capital, as well as Tax – and assesses the impact of both the company’s direct activities as well as those of its supply chain. They can then makes changes needed and provide their research to influence the business decisions of their suppliers.

The Soneva Changemakers

Providing comfort beyond the guest experience – means more than providing someone a pillow – it means ensuring a whole community has power – this is the foundation of Soneva’s business – giving back. Now, they take this a step further with Soneva Changemakers, a website for change and those who make a difference.

Join Soneva on Earth Day as they celebrate Mother Nature and discover more about Soneva Changemakers and how they are making a difference.

Good Driving Starts With Defensive Driving Tips

Some days, we would prefer we were the only people driving on the roads when it seems like everyone is driving crazy. These five tips can help you be prepared for the perils of the road.

1. Know Your Car. Like people, each car has a unique personality. Some features work better than others, and conditions can cause a vehicle to react a certain way. Knowing your car’s limits and behavior patterns can help you predict how it will respond in certain situations. How long does it take you to stop and how much pressure is required on the brake pedal? What’s your turn radius? Does your vehicle lean when you round a corner? Does it quake when you hit a certain speed? Knowing the answers can help you avoid accidents.

2. Use Extreme Caution During a Lane Change. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that one of the most common causes of two-lane auto accidents is unsafe lane changes.

3. Know Your Blind Spots. Most cars have at least one line of vision that’s not clearly evident in the rearview or side mirrors. Even carefully placed mirrors often cannot cover every possible angle. Move the side mirrors far outward so that the angle of view barely overlaps the view of the rearview mirror.

4. Keep Your Hands on the Wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now advocates keeping your hands at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions instead of 10 and 2 because of air bags.

5. Keep Up on Maintenance. Routine work on your auto, like oil changes, fluid refills and tire rotations, can make all the difference in your car’s driveability.

Discover More Helpful Driving Tips

For further facts and tips about good driving from the experts at Driving-Tests, founded on the universal belief that everyone can be a safe driver, go to https://driving-tests.org. There, budding drivers can also learn how to pass the written test the first time.