Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 4: Freeport Beach Day With Open Bar, America Rocks - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 4: Freeport Beach Day With Open Bar, America Rocks - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're headed to our favorite beach in Freeport, booked through the ship as "Beach Day With Open Bar"... it's the Bahamas Adventures Beach Club! Join us as we enjoy all the swimming and beverages we can stand, then head back to the ship for random shenanigans, plus the "concert version" of America Rocks!! :D

We're off for adventure aboard the Carnival Liberty for a back-to-back cruise, starting with a 4-Day Bahamas itinerary with stops in Nassau and Freeport! We sailed from December 2-6, 2018 on this first leg of the voyage.

Find Stephan, Heather & the fam at "R 6 Adventures":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANqWTUSD-h73qbZGuydawA

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 3: Nassau Shopping, Balmoral Island Beach Access - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 3: Nassau Shopping, Balmoral Island Beach Access - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're in Nassau and trying to cram in as many activities as we can! First up, wandering the streets for some shopping and Diamonds International charm gathering... Second, we're headed back to Balmoral Island for a last-minute beach getaway called "Balmoral Island Beach Access" and some fish-finding... Then, it's back to the ship for lots of food, snow in the lobby, Hasbro the Game Show, Love & Marriage, and more!! :D

We're off for adventure aboard the Carnival Liberty for a back-to-back cruise, starting with a 4-Day Bahamas itinerary with stops in Nassau and Freeport! We sailed from December 2-6, 2018 on this first leg of the voyage.

Find Stephan, Heather & the fam at "R 6 Adventures":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANqWTUSD-h73qbZGuydawA

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 2: Sea Day, Crafts, Holiday Show, Flick, Clubbin' - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 2: Sea Day, Crafts, Holiday Show, Flick, Clubbin' - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're floating around at sea enjoying a day filled with all the fun... join us for some brunch, arts & crafts, a holiday show, tea time, fancy dinner, Playlist Productions' Flick, dancing in the club, and more!! :D

We're off for adventure aboard the Carnival Liberty for a back-to-back cruise, starting with a 4-Day Bahamas itinerary with stops in Nassau and Freeport! We sailed from December 2-6, 2018 on this first leg of the voyage.

Find Stephan, Heather & the fam at "R 6 Adventures":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANqWTUSD-h73qbZGuydawA

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 1: Embarkation, Dr. Seuss, Gender Showdown, Arcade - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Liberty 2018 4-Day - Part 1: Embarkation, Dr. Seuss, Gender Showdown, Arcade - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, it's embarkation day for our back-to-back on the Carnival Liberty out of Port Canaveral, Florida! Join us as we shuttle over from Orlando to board the ship, do a little exploring, then enjoy an evening full of Seuss shenanigans, battle of the sexes, playing in the arcade, and more! It's cruise vlog time!! :D

We're off for adventure aboard the Carnival Liberty for a back-to-back cruise, starting with a 4-Day Bahamas itinerary with stops in Nassau and Freeport! We sailed from December 2-6, 2018 on this first leg of the voyage.

Find Stephan, Heather & the fam at "R 6 Adventures":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANqWTUSD-h73qbZGuydawA

Streaming Sunday - 1/27/2019 8pm Edition - The One With The Pepto Soda - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 1/27/2019 8pm Edition - The One With The Pepto Soda - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - January 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - Strange Tasting Fruits - ParoDeeJay

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - January 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - Strange Tasting Fruits - ParoDeeJay

It's time for a brand new year and a brand new set of international snacks to taste... it's time to slice into our January 2019 MunchPak Mini subscription box and see what fun and potentially confusing treats may be inside!! And as always, we are not sponsored by MunchPak. :D

Candy Cane Challenge With Our Nephew A.J. - Can We Guess These Weird Mystery Flavors? - ParoDeeJay

Candy Cane Challenge With Our Nephew A.J. - Can We Guess These Weird Mystery Flavors? - ParoDeeJay

Who's in the mood for a little post-holiday festive fun? We're back with another mystery food identification challenge... this time, it's candy canes of all varieties! Join us, along with A.J. and Emily, as we put our taste buds to the test!! :D

Find "AJ & Mama" on the YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXaX08L-bIQMoNF8KTtO5A

Mr. Sancho's vs. Nachi Cocom - What's Our Personal Favorite Cozumel Mexico Hot Spot?! - ParoDeeJay

Mr. Sancho's vs. Nachi Cocom - What's Our Personal Favorite Cozumel Mexico Hot Spot?! - ParoDeeJay

We're back with another highly requested comparison video... it's time for the battle of the Cozumel Mexico beach club hot spots... Mr. Sancho's versus Nachi Cocom! We had a ton of fun at both places, but we did gather enough information to declare our personal favorite!! :D

Streaming Sunday - 1/20/2019 8pm Edition - The One With The Sharp Ending - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 1/20/2019 8pm Edition - The One With The Sharp Ending - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

Recipe: American-Style Goulash

American-Style Goulash
makes 8 servings (about 2 cups each)

Ingredients:
vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp
ground turkey, 1/2 lb
zucchini, 2 lb
bell pepper
diced tomatoes, 15oz can
tomato sauce, 15oz can
chicken broth 3-4 cups
dried minced onion, 1 Tbsp
Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning, 1 Tbsp
garlic powder, 1 tsp
bay leaves, 2 medium
low-sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup
salt to taste

Directions:

[1] In a pot over medium-high heat, add oil and cook ground turkey until brown.
[2] Dice zucchini and bell pepper, and add to the pot along with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chucken broth, onion, Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, bay leaves, and soy sauce. Raise heat to high, let boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
[3] Add pasta, salt to taste, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
[4] All done! Time to eat!! :)

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)

American Style Goulash - a.k.a. American Chop Suey or Beef-A-Roni - Foodie Friday #19 - ParoDeeJay

American Style Goulash - a.k.a. American Chop Suey or Beef-A-Roni - Foodie Friday #19 - ParoDeeJay

We're back in the kitchen again for Foodie Friday time... today, Jay is putting a healthier spin on a classic childhood favorite to many... American Goulash, which is similar to American Chop Suey or Beef-A-Roni... Huzzah!! :D

BeanBoozled 5th Edition Jelly Bean Challenge - So Many Gross Flavored Jellybeans!! - ParoDeeJay

BeanBoozled 5th Edition Jelly Bean Challenge - So Many Gross Flavored Jellybeans!! - ParoDeeJay

Jelly Belly has done it again... they've released yet another edition of the Beanboozled beans! Dee has bowed out of this challenge, but we've got her sister Emily and our nephew A.J. ready for some gross taste testing action!! :D

Mail Monday #2 - Cards & Postcards, Fun Stuff From NurseNancy & Anthony, Ricky & Laura - ParoDeeJay

Mail Monday #2 - Cards & Postcards, Fun Stuff From NurseNancy & Anthony, Ricky & Laura - ParoDeeJay

It's Monday and we've got more mail... it's time for episode two of Mail Monday! In this episode, we've got postcards and/or Christmas cards from Dave & Brandy, Holly & Bryan, Bristole, Maureen, plus some goodies from Nurse Nancy & Anthony, as well as Ricky & Laura!! :D

Dave & Brandy's Excursions:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC3yel_TcbgA84tL70JLxQ

ParoSnackPack (NE Pennsylvania Edition) - Taste Testing Goodies From Dave & Brandy!! - ParoDeeJay

ParoSnackPack (NE Pennsylvania Edition) - Taste Testing Goodies From Dave & Brandy!! - ParoDeeJay

We're back with another culinary adventure, this time around northeastern Pennsylvania, thanks to Dave & Brandy's Excursions... Join us as we get another taste of the Keystone State!! :D

Jay's Sock Of The Day - 2018 Year In Review - Photo Montage Of A Stylish Left Foot - ParoDeeJay

Jay's Sock Of The Day - 2018 Year In Review - Photo Montage Of A Stylish Left Foot - ParoDeeJay

It's time for the cruise video you never knew you needed... Join us for three minutes of staring at Jay's left foot go in circles, decked out in all sorts of fabulous socks!! :P

Playlist: Carnival Horizon (Western) - November 2018 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here be the YouTube playlist for our Carnival Horizon 6-day Western loop out of Miami in November 2018... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-xS-FWpL5PAFHokyrgT7heN

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 8: Sea Day, Hairy Chest, Lip Sync Battle, Debark - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 8: Sea Day, Hairy Chest, Lip Sync Battle, Debark - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we've reached the end of the road... time for one last sea day filled with things like brunch, hairy chests, tea time, lip sync battles... and then it's debarkation morning... thanks for joining us for another adventure!! :D

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.

Streaming Sunday - 1/6/2019 8pm Edition - The One Where We Booked More Cruises - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 1/6/2019 8pm Edition - The One Where We Booked More Cruises - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 7: More Pool Time, Port Shopping, Foul Weather - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 7: More Pool Time, Port Shopping, Foul Weather - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're still at Mr. Sancho's in Cozumel... time to wrap up our pool swimming, food eating, and beverage drinking... then head back to the Puerta Maya port for some shopping... and back to the ship for an evening of not-so-fantastic weather!! :O

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 6: Cozumel, Mr. Sancho's All-Inclusive, Pool Time - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 6: Cozumel, Mr. Sancho's All-Inclusive, Pool Time - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, it's Cozumel day and we're headed to Mr. Sancho's Beach Club for their all-inclusive package, booked independently through Beach Tours Mexico for $50 per person. Join us as we eat all the foods, drink all the beverages, and swim in well... one of the pools!! :D

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 5: Stingray Snorkel, Fancy Dinner, Havana At Night - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 5: Stingray Snorkel, Fancy Dinner, Havana At Night - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're wrapping up our Stingray City excursion with some award-winning snorkeling footage, then heading back to the ship for fancy dinner night, Celestial Strings again (which we didn't video this time), some nighttime Havana chillin', and a movie on deck!! :D

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 4: Grand Cayman, Shopping, Stingray City Excursion - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 4: Grand Cayman, Shopping, Stingray City Excursion - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we've arrived in Grand Cayman and we're finally getting in some Stingray City action... but first... shopping! Join us as we roam around just outside the port area, hit up Diamonds International, then set off on our "Deluxe Stingray City Sandbar For Families" excursion!! :D

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 3: Ocho Rios, Bamboo Beach Club, Mega Deck Party - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 3: Ocho Rios, Bamboo Beach Club, Mega Deck Party - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're spending our day in Ocho Rios at Bamboo Beach Club on an all-inclusive excursion through the ship. Join us for some food, drinks, and swimming... then we're off for some shopping before heading back to the ship for Hasbro The Game Show, Love & Marriage, and a Mega Deck Party!! :D

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 2: Sea Day, Double Brunch, Shopping, Soulbound - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Horizon 2018 Western - Part 2: Sea Day, Double Brunch, Shopping, Soulbound - ParoDeeJay

In this episode, we're back at sea aboard the Carnival Horizon, and we're making it a relaxing, lazy day... brunch, shopping, more brunch... who could ask for more?! :D

We're on the back half of our back-to-back adventure aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is a 6-Day Western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel! We sailed from November 11-17, 2018 on this second leg of the adventure.