Disclosure: This post is sponsored. All products mentioned and reviewed on this page are compliments of AT&T. All opinions of the products are my own. When I was a kid we went to the Del Mar Fair on the southern California coast every single summer. It was an event not to be missed! We looked… [read more]
Win Tickets to the Louisiana State Fair! Giveaway – #GoPhone
September 21, 2014 by
Blickenstaffs Toy Store – Where You Can #BringTraditionHome
July 30, 2014 by
Thanks to Blickenstaff’s for sponsoring this post! It is a pleasure to write about a place my family loves! Stepping in the door of Blickenstaff’s is like revisiting my childhood. There are a few stops that are a must when we visit our family in Provo, Utah. One of these stops is Blickenstaff’s, a wonderful… [read more]
Our Zion Ponderosa and Zion National Park Vacation!
July 16, 2014 by
I can’t believe how fast the summer has flown by!! Here in Louisiana we have just three weeks until school starts again. This summer we spent half our summer vacation time in Utah. If you haven’t ever been to Utah, I highly recommend a visit! After a two-day road trip we started our vacation at… [read more]
On to Zion! Road Trip Recap
June 27, 2014 by
It is images like this that make a 24 hour car ride with 3 small children bearable for me. Texas Wind Farm I am absolutely captivated by the scenery when I drive on long road trips. I was lucky to have The Husband driving this time so I could take some pictures. Two weeks ago… [read more]
I’m a National Geographic Kids Insider!
June 24, 2014 by
After all the pictures I’ve been posting from our recent adventures in Zion National Park, I thought it would be fitting to announce that I’ve been chosen to be one of the newest National Geographic Kids Insiders! In case you missed my pictures on Instagram or Facebook here’s a cute selfie of Little Brother and… [read more]
A Little Vacation Planning is Just What This Mama Needs! + Vacation Sweepstakes!
June 4, 2014 by
I cannot even express how badly I want need to take a vacation. I may or may not occasionally fantasize about throwing all my mom duties to the wind, skipping town, and sending myself on some exotic vacation. Alas, I’m much too dutiful to ever take that impromptu a vacation. So, I’ve been keeping a lookout… [read more]
Our trip to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science!
March 19, 2014 by
Hey all! I’m back! Ya miss me? The family and I took an impromptu weekend vacation to Dallas, Texas. I have an aunt there who I hadn’t seen for over a year. She travels a lot so we packed up the kids and headed over for a little visit while she was in town. She… [read more]
At Home and on the Road: Tips for happy, healthy kids
August 9, 2013 by
Summer is a whirlwind of activity in our family! Vacations, staycations, family reunions, sports, almost daily pool visits. We are always on the go! I love having my kids home from school during the summer. I love the freedom it gives us to go where we want, when we want! But, without the proper planning, summer… [read more]
Travel Guest Post: How to spend an exciting holiday in Tenerife
August 2, 2013 by
I’m excited to bring you this international travel guest post today! As a travel lover myself I thought the more adventurous of you might appreciate learning about this exciting vacation destination. Lying on the North West African Coast, Tenerife is a well known destination in the Spanish region to experience the winter sun ambience. This is… [read more]
Disneyland with Kids and Babies? These 10 Helpful tips will make your visit truly MAGICAL!
July 17, 2013 by
Disclosure: Disneyland provided me with media park passes. Disneyland is MAGICAL! At least, it is to me. I grew up going to Disneyland several times a year. My whole family are big Disney fans. My dad hung the old Disney lithographs on our walls. In 8th grade I did a book report on Walt Disney…. [read more]
Not so Wordless Wednesday: Berry Picking at Blueberry Hill
June 12, 2013 by
We picked a total of 11 lbs. of blueberries and blackberries! I also bought 8 yellow squash. Mmm. And the grand total was under $15! Much better than at the grocery store, I’d say. Keep an eye out for some recipes to come! If you live in the Northern Louisiana area here is more… [read more]
Wordless Wednesday: World of Wonder – SeaWorld San Diego
June 5, 2013 by
Guest Post: Sunshine & Surf Savings Plan – 3 Easy ways to save for vacation on an average income
May 27, 2013 by
I need a vacation. Like a no-kids, sand-between-my-toes, umbrella-in-my-drink-vacation. This morning the refrigerator stopped refrigerating, and I watched all of my vacation nest egg walk out the door tucked into someone else’s tool belt. Starting from ground zero again has renewed my zeal for saving tenfold. I am determined to sit under a palm tree in… [read more]
Travel Guest Post: Nightlife in Brighton, UK – A blast by the beach
March 25, 2013 by
Photo credit The UK is famous for its many unique, unpretentious and welcoming seaside resorts, but arguably the best of all is Brighton. Lying on the south coast, it has everything anyone could possibly wish for at any time of day: shops, a historic pier, cafes, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions, but what makes… [read more]
