Sandy is a freelance writer based in Richmond, Virginia. She enjoys traveling to islands, natural attractions, theme parks and haunted spots. She has a lofty goal of visiting every park (national and theme) in the U.S. Her interests range from food, fun and outdoor activities to celebrity restaurants, Vegas and Broadway shows and grand hotels. Her work has appeared at AFAR, MapQuest Travel and Better Boat. When she’s not doing any of the above, she can be found reading, bicycling or trying to do yoga.
| Story | Published |
| 9 Mardi Gras Recipes for a Big-Easy Bash! |
2/7/24 |
| Recipe: How to Make Your Own Old Bay Seasoning |
12/27/23 |
| Halloween Isn’t the Only Horrifying Holiday; Christmas Is Full of Terrifying Lore ... |
11/15/23 |
| 6 Picture-Perfect Covered Bridges in Maryland |
10/19/23 |
| 11 of Maryland's Quirkiest Roadside Attractions for the Road Tripper in All of Us |
10/11/23 |
| Maryland Road Trip: Lighthouse Tour of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River |
9/28/23 |
| 7 Botanical Gardens at the National Mall That Will Give You a Serious Case of Garden Envy |
5/5/22 |
| Recipes: 4 Deviled Egg Recipes for Easter Brunch |
4/14/22 |
| Weird Laws in Iowa You Didn't Know Existed |
11/19/21 |
| 5 Haunted Places in Texas That’ll Haunt Your Dreams |
11/16/21 |
| 9 Reasons Why Living in Texas Is the Best |
11/12/21 |
| Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Come From Maryland |
11/9/21 |
| 3 Urban Legends of Florida to Give You the Goosebumps |
11/2/21 |
| Here’s How to Heat-Proof Your Plumbing |
11/1/21 |
| 10 Weird Laws in California You Didn’t Know Existed |
10/21/21 |
| 10 Weird Laws in Florida You Didn’t Know Existed |
10/12/21 |
| Here Are the 6 Best Movie Weddings |
9/30/21 |
| 9 Reasons Why Living in Florida Is the Best |
9/30/21 |
| What First-Time Gun Owners Need to Know to Store a Firearm Safely |
9/27/21 |
| A New 'Harry Potter' Attraction Coming to Japan Has Us Hoping for Our Letters |
9/24/21 |
| Disney Ditches Virtual Queue System for Popular 'Star Wars' Ride at Hollywood Studios |
9/21/21 |
| Deep-Dish vs Mountain Pie vs Wood-Fired Pizzas |
9/20/21 |
| Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream Event Is Back in Full Force for 2021 |
9/15/21 |
| America Continues to Face RV Shortage |
9/7/21 |
| Disney Store Is Coming to Select Target Locations, and We’re in a Happy Place |
9/7/21 |
| These 5 Celebs Have Had Their Legs Insured |
9/3/21 |
| Stock Your Beauty Bag With PEBBLES Palettes |
8/25/21 |
| IHOP Will Soon Start Serving Alcohol at Select Restaurants—And We Can't Wait! |
8/20/21 |
| The Best National Park in Each State |
8/13/21 |
| Colorado State-cations: 9 Ghost Town Tours That Are Worth the Trek |
8/6/21 |
| 5 Best RV Camping Sites in Colorado |
7/26/21 |
| Stand-Up Paddleboarders Cross the Atlantic for Cystic Fibrosis |
7/19/21 |
| Blue Angels Are Back for Naval Air Station Oceana’s 2021 Air Show! |
7/16/21 |
| 3 Best Places for Ice Cream in Richmond |
7/15/21 |
| Walt Disney World Is Giving Away 50 Free Trips in Honor of 50th Anniversary |
7/8/21 |
| Here's Where to Get the Best Margaritas in Denver |
7/2/21 |
| Taco Bell Created a Limited-Edition Red, White, and Blue Freeze for the Fourth of July! |
7/2/21 |
| 'Walking Dead' Zombies Seen at Richmond's Maymont Park |
6/28/21 |
| 'Matilda the Musical Movie' Is Coming to Netflix in December 2022 |
6/23/21 |
| Summer Nights Concerts Are Back at Busch Gardens |
6/18/21 |
| Virginia Road Trip: 15 Scenic Waterfalls to Beat the Summer Heat |
6/4/21 |
| People Across America Are Embracing the RV Life |
5/28/21 |
| Disneyland Paris to Reopen June 17 |
5/26/21 |
| Walt Disney World Extends Magical Offer to Teachers and First Responders |
5/25/21 |
| Virginia's Historic Hotels: The Jefferson Hotel |
5/25/21 |
| Here’s How to Get Firearms Appraised for Insurance |
5/24/21 |
| Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando End Temperature Checks |
5/17/21 |
| Smithsonian Launches Educational Cruises That Bring History to Life |
5/17/21 |
| Virginia’s Historic Hotels: The Martha Washington Inn & Spa |
5/7/21 |
| What Is a Sushi Burrito and Why Are They Such a Big Deal? |
5/7/21 |
| Different Types of Car Tires: Which Is Right for You? |
5/7/21 |
| Vera Bradley’s New 'Harry Potter' Collection Puts a Fun Spin on Herbology Class |
5/3/21 |
| West Virginia Wants to Pay You to Live There, and We’re Getting Our Application Ready |
4/28/21 |
| 5 of the Strangest Things People Used Before Toilet Paper |
4/26/21 |
| Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Home |
4/22/21 |
| The Virginia State Fair Is Back for 2021, and We Couldn’t Be Happier |
4/14/21 |
| How to Order a ‘WandaVision’ Frappuccino From Starbucks’ Secret Menu |
4/8/21 |
| Culinary Questions: What's the Difference Between a Calzone and Stromboli? |
3/24/21 |
| The Food & Wine Festival Is Back for 2021 at Busch Gardens! |
3/23/21 |
| The Best Doughnuts in the DMV |
3/17/21 |
| The Difference Between In-House and Contract Cleaners for Office Spaces |
3/17/21 |
| Accidental Imposters and Mistaken Identities: The Black Prince’s Ruby |
3/4/21 |
| Water Country USA Announces May 22 Opening Date |
3/4/21 |
| You Can Get Paid to Watch all 24 James Bond Movies, and We Want to Sign Up Now! |
3/2/21 |
| Find the Right RV Class for Your Travel Style |
3/2/21 |
| Lincoln Center Is Bringing the Performing Arts Scene Back to NYC |
3/1/21 |
| The Jewel of Germany: The Dresden Green Diamond |
2/23/21 |
| Disney’s Shares 'Colette Cocktail' Inspired By the Sassy ‘Ratatouille’ Star |
2/15/21 |
| Check Out What’s Coming to Disney Theme Parks in 2021 |
2/9/21 |
| How COVID-19 Brought Back the Road Trip |
2/4/21 |
| Sclerotherapy: Help for the Pain & Appearance of Varicose Veins |
2/1/21 |
| Burglars, Bandits, and Pink Panthers: Famous Jewelry Heists |
1/29/21 |
| Make Meals Inspired by ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ and More |
1/26/21 |
| Top 5 Things to Always Have in Your RV |
1/22/21 |
| Netflix and Chow: You Can Get Paid to Eat Pizza and Watch Netflix |
1/21/21 |
| West Virginia’s New River Gorge Just Became Our Newest National Park |
1/15/21 |
| Busch Gardens Announces Winter Weekends and Mardi Gras Limited Capacity Events |
1/12/21 |
| Princess Diana’s Jewelry: The Spencer Tiara and Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara |
1/8/21 |
| Baltimore and Morgan State Played a Part in the Creation of Netflix's ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ |
12/28/20 |
| Several Richmond Area Restaurants Permanently Closed Due to Pandemic |
12/22/20 |
| Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers and the Dogs they Love |
12/22/20 |
| Joe and Jill Biden Will Bring Dogs Back to the White House |
12/17/20 |
| New Arena Proposed for Former Best Products Site in Henrico County |
12/16/20 |
| Ocean City’s Penguin Swim to Go on as Planned on New Year’s Day 2021 |
12/16/20 |
| Virginia’s Historic Hotels: The Georges Inn |
12/16/20 |
| Maryland Polar Bear Plunge to Go Online for This Year's Event |
12/14/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Lighthouse Road Trip |
12/10/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Weird and Wonderful Roadside Attractions |
12/7/20 |
| Oreo Cookie-Scented Candles Are a Thing, and They’re on All of Our Christmas Lists This Year |
12/7/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Driving Tour of Virginia LOVEwork Signs |
12/3/20 |
| Understanding the Difference in Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Telecare |
11/30/20 |
| List of Pop-Ups in DC That You Can Still Check Out During the Pandemic |
11/24/20 |
| The Koh-I-Noor Diamond: From the Mines of India to the Crown of England |
11/23/20 |
| Experience 2 Miles of Breathtaking Colors at Lights on the Bay in Sandy Point State Park |
11/20/20 |
| Have a Holly Jolly Time at Busch Gardens' Limited Capacity Christmas Celebration |
11/19/20 |
| Recipes: 3 Ways to Serve Cranberries for Thanksgiving |
11/16/20 |
| World's Largest Seagrass Restoration Project Is a Success Off Virginia Coast |
11/10/20 |
| Succulent Christmas Trees Put an Adorable Spin on Holiday Decor |
11/10/20 |
| Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter Weather |
10/29/20 |
| José Andrés Is Bringing 'Spanish Diner' to Bethesda |
10/23/20 |
| Halloween-Themed Skincare Making Classes for Kids at Elodie's Naturals |
10/22/20 |
| 'Harry Potter' Corn Maze Returns to Maryland Field |
10/19/20 |
| Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird,’ Starring Ethan Hawke, filmed in Virginia |
10/16/20 |
| Tips for Surviving Sun Glare While Driving |
10/16/20 |
| Yankee Candle Has Released New Christmas Scents Just in Time for the Most Wonderful Time of Year |
10/9/20 |
| Virginia's Historic Hotels: The Cavalier Resort and Beach Club |
9/25/20 |
| World War II Aircraft to Fly Over DC on Friday, September 25 |
9/24/20 |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Lie in Repose at Supreme Court for Outdoor Public Viewing |
9/21/20 |
| Tips to Keep Your Legs Healthy While Working Remotely |
9/10/20 |
| The Clown Motel Is a Real Thing (And So Is the Cemetery Right Beside It) |
9/4/20 |
| Busch Gardens Announces 'Taste of Busch Gardens' Limited-Capacity Food and Beverage Event |
9/3/20 |
| The Lincoln Motor Court Offers Retro Charm Along a Historic Highway |
8/28/20 |
| Clever Mnemonic Devices to Boost Your Memory |
8/20/20 |
| Health Warning Issued About Harmful Algae Bloom on Lake Anna |
8/19/20 |
| 5 of the Best Bars in Ocean City |
8/17/20 |
| 4 Places to Celebrate National Rum Day in Richmond |
8/11/20 |
| Review: The 2020 Ford Ranger |
8/10/20 |
| Virginia Hotel Makes Travel + Leisure’s List of ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’ |
8/7/20 |
| 7 Reasons to Move to Houston |
8/5/20 |
| 2 Virginia Hotels Make Travel + Leisure’s List of ‘Top 15 City Hotels in US’ |
8/4/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Richmond |
7/31/20 |
| Busch Gardens Will Open on a Limited Basis for ‘Coasters and Craft Brews’ Special Event |
7/30/20 |
| Recipe: Disney Shared Its Fried Pickle Recipe, and We’re in a Happy Place |
7/27/20 |
| Ford Mustang Mach I Reboot Coming in 2021 |
7/27/20 |
| How to De-Winterize Your Dirt Bike or ATV |
7/24/20 |
| Virginia's Historic Hotels: The Williamsburg Inn |
7/17/20 |
| Sweet, Savory, and Southern-Fried: The Best Places for Chicken and Waffles in Richmond |
7/15/20 |
| Here Are the Winners of 'Best of Ocean City 2020' |
7/13/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Richmond |
7/10/20 |
| Gary Larson Debuts First 'Far Side' Cartoon in 25 Years, and We Couldn’t Be Happier |
7/10/20 |
| 6 Places to Savor 'Bastille Day' on July 14 in Richmond |
7/9/20 |
| 7 Weird Country Songs About Cars and Trucks |
7/2/20 |
| 7 Weird, Wacky, and Downright Kooky Sites to See in New Jersey |
7/2/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Richmond |
7/1/20 |
| Motorcycle Road Trip: Colorado Scenic Byways to Take by Bike |
6/15/20 |
| Maryland Road Trips: 6 Things to Do on the Eastern Shore |
6/11/20 |
| Cracker Barrel to Start Selling Alcoholic Beverages |
6/10/20 |
| Mexico Offering Half Off Hotels and Other Deep Discounts to Bring Visitors Back in 2020 |
6/9/20 |
| New Jersey Road Trip: 6 Gardens in the Garden State |
6/4/20 |
| Dr. Beach Announces List of Top 10 Best Beaches in the U.S. for 2020 |
6/4/20 |
| New Jersey Road Trip: Jersey Shore Lighthouses You Need to Visit Today |
5/29/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: 5 Dude Ranch Vacations for Cowpokes and City Slickers |
5/22/20 |
| American Kennel Club Names America’s Most Popular Dog Breeds |
5/14/20 |
| Krispy Kreme to Give High School, College Seniors Free ‘Graduate Dozen' Box of Doughnuts |
5/14/20 |
| Universal Orlando to Partially Open CityWalk This Thursday |
5/13/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: 5 Ski Resorts for People Who Don’t Like Snow |
5/12/20 |
| 5 Famous Movie Cars We Wish We Could Own |
5/6/20 |
| Kia Telluride Named the 2020 World Car of the Year |
5/4/20 |
| Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to Fly Over DC and Baltimore on Saturday, May 2 |
5/1/20 |
| Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to Perform Flyovers in Honor of Essential Workers |
4/29/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: Old West Road Trip Tour Around Denver |
4/24/20 |
| Maryland Mountains: 7 Things to Do in Deep Creek Lake |
4/24/20 |
| Armchair Travel Just Got Real: Virtual Travel Ideas to Curb Your Wanderlust |
4/24/20 |
| ‘Newsies: The Broadway Musical’ Now Streaming on Disney+ |
4/17/20 |
| Here's Your Chance to See a Pink Floyd Concert |
4/17/20 |
| The Best Selfie Spots in Western Maryland |
4/17/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Road-Tripping from Falls Church |
4/14/20 |
| DC Museums Open Up Art Installations for Online Viewing |
4/10/20 |
| Andrea Bocelli to Perform Solo at the Duomo in Italy on Easter Sunday |
4/9/20 |
| Virginia Beach Hotels Opening up Rooms to Homeless to Help Halt Coronavirus Spread |
4/7/20 |
| Stay-at-Home Order Issued by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam |
3/30/20 |
| Here Are the Richmond Restaurants Offering Curbside Pickup and Takeout |
3/24/20 |
| National Park Service Says 'Come on in' by Waiving Entrance Fees |
3/24/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Road Tripping From Alexandria |
3/20/20 |
| Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion Delay Opening Days Due to Coronavirus |
3/17/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Mar. 16–22 |
3/13/20 |
| Order Up: The 6 Best Spots for Breakfast in Richmond |
3/13/20 |
| Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Richmond |
3/11/20 |
| Something in the Water Festival Returns to Virginia Beach, Apr. 20–26 |
3/10/20 |
| Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias Bringing Arena Tour to North America |
3/10/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Mar. 9–15 |
3/6/20 |
| Richmond Chef and Bakers Nominated for James Beard Award |
2/28/20 |
| DC Chefs Rack up 2020 James Beard Foundation Award Nominations |
2/28/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Week of Mar. 2–8 |
2/27/20 |
| Pantheon, a Record-Breaking New Roller Coaster, Will Open at Busch Gardens in 2020 |
2/21/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Feb. 24—Mar. 1 |
2/21/20 |
| Richmond Restaurant Featured on 'Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back' |
2/10/20 |
| Richmond Is for Lovers: The Top 5 Things to Do in Richmond for Valentine's Day |
2/7/20 |
| Chef José Andrés Has Opened a Taco Food Stand at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore |
1/28/20 |
| 5 Best Spots for Hot Chocolate in Richmond |
1/21/20 |
