Top 10 Road Trip Songs

Recently my family went on a marathon road trip from Atlanta to Saratoga Springs, N.Y. This was 16+ hour trip, driving through the night on both legs  of the trip with an 8 year old, two year old and six week old in tow. When not engaged in hours of Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street and various Disney films (thank God for TVs in cars), we did manage to listen to a little music along the way. Over the years I have developed an extensive play list of travel related tunes to help keep me awake and energized on road trips. Here are some of my all time favorites:

1. Life is a Highway, Rascal Flats
2. Road & the Radio, Kenny Chesney
3. Who Says You Can't Go Home, Bon Jovi
4. Leavin on a Jett Plane, John Denver
5. Take Me Home Country Road, John Denver
6. Drive, Alan Jackson
7. One Way Ticket, LeAnn Rhimes
8. Sweet Home Alabama, Lynrd Synrd
9. On the Road Again, Willie Nelson
10. West Bound and Down, Jerry Reed

What Not to Drink

In health and nutrition circles, people who drink a lot of sodas are in need of a beverage intervention. While Clinton and Stacy did not show up at my door (and I wish they would),  during this Lenten season I chose to abstain from soft drinks. I am also pregnant and I know there are better options for me to be drinking. We are a couple weeks in and I do say I miss my daily diet coke, but I have been trying other beverage options and have been pleasantly surprised.

I drink water all day from a large water bottle I keep at my desk. So, when I go out to a restaurant I like to have something with a a little taste and sometimes, I need a little kick too. So, I have been ordering sweet tea. Basically, having grown up in the South, you would think sweet tea would be no new thing. But I just never had a taste for it. Maybe being pregnant has changed that or my taste buds have grown up. But it really is pretty good. However, from a calorie-saving perpective, I still needed a better option.

For a refreshing, yet low cal, beverage option I have been trying Propel Powder Packets in citrus organge. These small, portable packets are perfect to add to my water bottle while in the car or at work. The taste is refreshing and the drink comes with added calcium and vitamins. I will definitely keep this on hand and am looking forward to trying other flavors. If you would like to try Propel Powder Packets - here is a link for a coupon http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=Y5OTUPOYFBVRW

So, what are your favorite beverage options?  Have you given up sodas? Maybe it is time to trade in your current beverage wardrobe for some more stylish and healthy alternatives. Clinton and Stacy would approve.

Outside my window… the leaves are changing color and a cool fall wind blows.
I am thinking…of the wonderful weekend I had and of all the things I need to accomplish today!
I am thankful for…my loving husband, my adorable babies who bring me joy every day, my supportive family, good friends, and a job that lets me work at home... all God’s blessings.
From the kitchen…homemade chicken soup cooking.
I am wearing…jeans and a long sleeve shirt.
I am creating…marketing collateral for a client and a task master for an event we are doing.
I am going…to take my oldest to ballet and go to the grocery store this evening.
I am reading…USA Today every day and several blogs
I am hoping…we will make it through this recession with all jobs intact.
I am hearing…sweet peace and quiet.
Around the house…I am busy at my computer, laundry is piled in the laundry room ready to be cleaned and the baby is resting in her crib.
One of my favorite things…kisses from my 15 months old.
A few plans for the rest of the week…Ballet, religious ed class, Brownie meeting, getting ready for Halloween - pumpkin carving and costume prep, Halloween dance and trick or treating.

Thanks to my friend Lois for the inspiration. http://loishouston.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/today/