9 ways The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City helps you relax and unwind

When you're ready to relax and unwind, the historic Raphael Hotel in Kansas City is the ideal place for a getaway. A sophisticated boutique hotel,...

The perfect holiday getaway in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Our Airbnb in Pawhuska called Postcard Place will be decorated for Christmas by Oct. 24 this year! We're excited to welcome guests again this...

Baking the DoubleTree hotel’s Signature Cookie recipe

We were thrilled that DoubleTree Hotels by Hilton recently shared its signature cookie recipe. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we haven't been...

Exploring Rochester, Minnesota, on our visit to the Mayo Clinic

We've been to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, more than a dozen times in the past five years. In fact, we started our blog, Postcard Jar,...

Amenities that will impress your Airbnb (or house) guests

As frequent travelers, we are constantly taking mental notes of amenities that impress us in hotels and Airbnbs. So when we opened up our home in...

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11 reasons you must try Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City

11 reasons you must try Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City

Forget what you think you know about hotel restaurants, because Chaz on the Plaza is different. While many hotels offer on-site dining that is just fine, Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City's Raphael Hotel offers a true fine dining experience. With its upscale ambiance,...

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9 ways The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City helps you relax and unwind

9 ways The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City helps you relax and unwind

When you're ready to relax and unwind, the historic Raphael Hotel in Kansas City is the ideal place for a getaway. A sophisticated boutique hotel, it's just steps away from Kansas City's premier retail center, Country Club Plaza. Whether you're planning a couple's...

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The perfect holiday getaway in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The perfect holiday getaway in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Our Airbnb in Pawhuska called Postcard Place will be decorated for Christmas by Oct. 24 this year! We're excited to welcome guests again this holiday season. Click HERE to book on Airbnb today!   With great shopping at The Pioneer Woman Mercantile and other local...

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Exploring Rochester, Minnesota, on our visit to the Mayo Clinic

Exploring Rochester, Minnesota, on our visit to the Mayo Clinic

We've been to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, more than a dozen times in the past five years. In fact, we started our blog, Postcard Jar, from there in 2014, just before Ann was diagnosed with a chronic disease called cardiac sarcoidosis. Typically, our trips...

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12 touches that make The Pioneer Woman’s Boarding House one of the best boutique hotels in America

12 touches that make The Pioneer Woman’s Boarding House one of the best boutique hotels in America

The Pioneer Woman's Boarding House in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is booked solid and with good reason. It’s full of extra touches that make the eight-room boutique hotel one of the best in America.  1. Friendly staff Let’s face it, the open, welcoming, charming folks of...

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A place to come Home2

A place to come Home2

A fews weeks ago, Steve and I were invited to participate in a reception and hard hat tour of the new Home2 Suites in west Omaha. The Hilton property owners and operators welcomed us (and other area bloggers) to a fantastic wine and cheese reception at the Hilton...

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