Mod Betty partnered with local illustrator / Animator Elyssa Hilton to promote the idea of shopping local. While we gave a few nods  to some of our favorite local places in our town, the piece is general enough to inspire everyone to support their towns. Spend your money where your

Retro Roadmappers – Mod Betty had been hoping to share these fun Retro Roadmap stickers and pins during some of the many in-person events I had planned on attending this year, but alas they’ve all been cancelled. 🙁 So I’ve decided to spread some cheer and offer them to you

So you know how much Mod Betty loves vintage signs, right? Of course. And you know how much Mod Betty loves to encourage and inspire people to live their best life by treating it like the ultimate road trip (aka Just Drive Your Life, my new book and course and

As news of the world continued to turn more serious, we were at Bok Tower in Lake Wales Florida. As I look up info on this beautiful place I see that it is actually referred to as a Contemplative Garden, and indeed I felt like we were at the exact

If you’ve ever seen a photograph of mine on Retro Roadmap that you would love to have for your own – it can happen! Just recently I added over 1500 photos to the Mod Betty / Retro Roadmap Flickr archives and am offering prints for sale! Click here to view

Mod Betty to appear as a special guest at the PCA Pop Culture Association 2020 Conference April 15, 2020 in Philadelphia PA!   The Mission of the PCA Pop Culture Association is: …to promote the study of popular culture throughout the world through the establishment and promotion of conferences, publications,

Retro Roadmappers, friends, strangers, world – Mod Betty is on a journey and wants you to come along! For the past 3 years I have been figuring out what helps me get to where I want to go in life, and I want to share what I have learned with

Jan 2020: Good news! Just learned that the Miss Lorraine is open for business! While I haven’t been there to test it out, I’m putting it on the Retro Roadmap – or RHODE map I should say. LOL!  Original 2019 post: Thanks to the social medias for letting Mod Betty

The town that made the  Evergleam Aluminum Christmas Tree celebrates its silvery history! Driving into Manitowoc Wisconsin a few days ago, Mod Betty noticed an unusually high number of vintage aluminum Christmas trees in the shop windows along 8th Street, the main downtown thoroughfare. My Mod Betty senses started twitching and

Retro Roadmap Custom / Handmade charm bracelet by My Aunt Debbie of Lancaster PA! As seen on Mod Betty’s wrist anytime she’s anywhere, this fun and funky statement piece is a limited edition, made just for you, collectors item. Inspired by  the full color Retro Roadmap Roadbook of North / Central New

OH MY GOODNESS this was so much fun! Debbie Serdy AKA My Aunt Debbie in Lancaster PA (and on the interwebs – links below) helps Mod Betty figure out what to do with some of the vintage travel souvenirs she’s amassed. Watch us get all goofy and crafty, and perhaps

So excited that the Limited Edition color version of the latest Retro Roadbook has turned out so beautiful, and is available for pre-order! Here’s the link to get yours while they last! https://www.retroroadmap.com/shop/color-north-central-jersey-retro-roadbook/

Retro Roadmappers! It’s always nice to know I’m not the only one who likes to ‘splore the back roads of New Jersey, so when Mark of Bordentown Walking Tours asked if he could share some of his faves and finds with you all I thought…why not? A rising tide floats

Retro Roadmappers – Mod Betty just loves Love, and what could be more love-filled than getting engaged to be married, especially at an authentic vintage place?! With permission of the bride-to-be Melissa K, I’m sharing some of this story because not only will it make YOUR heart swell, but Mod

January 2020: I am heartbroken to report that Scott’s is not opening for the 2020 season, and is up for sale. If you’re big in heart and wallet, here’s the info to purchase it!    Original 2019 Post: How MARVELOUS is it to discover that a TV show location exists