If y'all have been following here for a long time, then you know my daughter's love for dolphins -- and you know my love for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. In fact, we love it so much that we are planning on going back there this year for a much needed family vacation. We're hoping that we get to see the dolphins this time around! ...
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Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama
Thanks to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism for sending my husband and I on this awesome romantic getaway. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Staying in Gulf Shores and visiting all the amazing places that we visited like the Coastal Arts Center and Alligator Alley were awesome, however, the one place that my husband and I were super excited about checking out was Gulf State Park Pier. We ...
The Spa at the Beach Club in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama
Thank you to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism for sending my husband and I on this amazing romantic getaway. All opinions listed are 100% my own. After an amazing morning of learning how to make pottery at our pottery class together and a delicious lunch with a gorgeous gulf view, we headed out for our afternoon fun of a couples massage at The Spa at the Beach Club in Gulf Shores and Orange ...
Spend the Day Making Pottery and Other Fun at the Coast Arts Center in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama
Thank you to the Gulf Shores Orange Beach Tourism for sending my husband and I on an epic Romantic Getaway. All opinions listed are 100% my own. After our romantic dinner at the Villaggio Grille the night before, we headed back to our beach side condo to relax and rest and get some sleep. The next day was a day full of fun that we had planned. We started out the day with a pottery class we were ...
8 Fun Things to Do While in San Francisco
I recently went to San Francisco on a press trip with Nutrish. I have never been there before, so I knew I was going to do my best to live it up and see the sights while there. Nutrish had a few fun things up their sleeves for us bloggers to do, so between their things to see and do, and my things, my trip turned out to be amazing! Here are 8 fun things to do while in San Francisco, just in case ...
Alligator Alley at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama
Thanks to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism for sending my husband and I on this amazing romantic vacation. All opinions listed are 100% my own. After our first night full of fun on our romantic getaway vacation, we got up early the next morning, made some yummy breakfast in our beach side condo, and then headed out to Alligator Alley. We both are huge lovers of alligators, so we knew this ...
Coming in 2015 to Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri — Fireman’s Landing
Earlier this year, my family and I got to experience the wonderful city of Branson, Missouri. One of our most favorite attractions was Silver Dollar City(just click that link to check out all the fun we had). My hubby and I are planning on going back around Christmas time and then in 2015 we are hoping to visit so we can get a look at the new expansion that is coming -- Fireman's Landing. ...
If Your Child Loves Butterflies, Then You Need to Visit the Butterfly Palace in Branson Missouri
We received complimentary admission to The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. My daughter has been in love with butterflies since she was 3 years old. She used to sit on the porch for hours waiting for one to fly down and sit on her so she could stare at its beauty. Fast ...
Jonah at the Sight & Sound Theater in Branson Missouri
We received complimentary admission to Jonah at the Sight & Sound Theater as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. Out of all the amazing things we did during our time in Branson, none could ever prepare us for the over the top theater production of Jonah at the Sight & Sound Theater. ...
Take the Whole Family for Some Wet and Wild fun at White Water Water Park in Branson, Missouri
We received complimentary admission to White Water as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. Saturday morning dawned early as we headed to the Keeter Center to enjoy some breakfast and learn a little more about the amazing city of Branson and all it had to offer. After breakfast, we were cut loose for ...
Enjoy All Your Hollywood Favorites at the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson Missouri
We received complimentary admission to Hollywood Wax Museum as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. You know that when you are cruising down the street and you see King Kong on the top of a building, you KNOW you are going to have to stop and check out the huge gorilla statue and find out more. ...
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at the World’s Largest Toy Museum in Branson, Missouri
We received admission to The World's Largest Toy Museum as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. If you want to take a trip down memory lane and take a step back in time, you HAVE to visit The World's Largest Toy Museum. ...
Plan Your Next Family Vacation to Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri
We received admission to Silver Dollar City as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. One of my favorite episodes of the Duggars is the one where they visited Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. Just watching their family have so much fun there made me really want to take my family and just have an amazing time. Little did ...
Dinner and a Show – Come Aboard the Showboat Branson Belle
We received tickets for a Showboat Branson Belle dinner cruise as part of a promotional blogger tour of Branson, MO through the US Family Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. As I finally get settled back into a routine from our whirwind action-packed vacation to Branson, MO I sit and reflect and think -- "WOW! This is one of the BEST trips we went on and everyting about it ...
Our Trip to Sea World in Orlando, Florida
I was provided complimentary tickets for our family of 4 from KGS Tickets in exchange for this post. All opinions listed are my own. Back in September, our family finally got to go on a vacation to Florida. It was a much needed time of getting away for our family. We swam every day, hung out, visited Downtown Disney, and just found a way to reconnect again. One of our most memorable trips ...
Boggy Creek AirBoat Rides
I was given complimentary tickets in exchange for sharing our adventure with you. No other compensation was received. All opinions listed are my own. My family and I went to Florida in September. We had an amazing week long vacation there where we stayed at Global Resort Homes, visited Gatorland, Sea World, and took a ride on an air boat through Boggy Creek Airboat Rides. ...
Our Visit to Gatorland
We were provided complimentary tickets by KGS Tickets in exchange for this post about trip to Gatorland. All opinions listed are 100% my own. The day was hot as we pulled into the parking lot of Gatorland. Funny thing -- we were so excited about visiting this attraction, we got there a whole hour early. So -- to pass the time away, we took tons of photos of the kids clowning around. ...
Our Trip to the Nashville Zoo
Never in a million years did I dream that my teenage children would be excited to visit the Nashville Zoo. We took a trip there last month and just walking on the lot brought back such memories of the first time 6 years ago we visited the zoo. ...
Times Square-Busy but Gorgeous and LOTS of Fun!
Before we went to Ground Zero when we arrived in New York, Emily, Lauren, and I headed on foot downtown to check out Times Square. The walk was only about 20 minutes and I enjoyed seeing all the cool buildings and billboards while walking downtown. ...
Ground Zero-Amazing and Humbling
As soon as my plane landed in New York, me and 24 other fabulous bloggers made our way to the Eventi/Kimpton hotel. We threw our bags down and everyone grabbed groups to go sightseeing. I joined Emily from Family Life in Las Vegas and Lauren from Crazy about My Baybah and we decided to tour Times Square and Ground Zero. ...
Maggie’s Jungle Golf at LBL~You Have To Go!
A couple of weeks ago, our family took a little trip to LBL--our home away from home. We have passed this place a million times but never stopped before. All I can say is you have to go! ...
Our Visit to the Parthenon
It was a massive building. One that was gorgeously decorated--inside and out. The front was even more beautiful up close. As I climbed the steps, I wondered what I would find inside? ...
Five Great Water Parks for a Hot Summer
These great water parks will surely give you something to look forward to this summer. Sometimes a day at the theme park gives you more than thrills, enjoyment and family fun. It can also bring sore feet, sunburn, and a new level of cranky even for your brood - but not so much at a water park, however. ...
Adventure Science Center in Nashville Tennessee
On Monday, our homeschool group took a field trip to the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee. If you are ever passing through, this is one of the best places to go and visit! ...
Take Your Family on a FREE Homeschool Field Trip to Study Presidents #homeschool
On Tuesday we took a family homeschool field trip to Hodgenville, KY, birthplace of our 16th president, Honest Abe Lincoln. This was one of the best trips I believe I have been on this year. I love that the Abraham Lincoln birthplace is free to visit. ...
Wine Tasting Tours – How to Become a Wine Expert
Whether you're hosting a gathering of friends and family or enjoying a quiet meal at home, nothing quite finishes off the meal like a nice glass of wine. ...
Frugal Family Fun at Tie Breaker Family Water Park
Today was the coolest day for our kids. For a year now we have snubbed our nose at the Tie Breaker Family Water Park, because it looks so babyish from the road. We went there today with still those same feelings, but after just a few minutes we realized that this place was actually cool! ...
Tips for Making Your Visit to Disneyland Resort Magical
If you know anything about me at all, you will know that I LOVE Disneyland! I grew up watching all those fun animated films, and when I got my first chance to visit this iconic theme park, I jumped at the chance! ...