I was invited to a media event as part of #BloggingBranson sponsored by Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center. My movie ticket at the Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex was provided at no cost to me. All thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own! Photo Credit: Branson IMAX I am a die-hard movie junkie. I love getting lost in whatever crazy rom-com is coming out, or the most ...
Family Fun Destinations
Catch Samson One Last Time at Sight & Sound Theatres
I received complimentary tickets to see Samson at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson, MO. All opinions and love of this magical and spiritual program are 100% my own. Several years ago, my husband and I had our first experience at the Sight & Sound Theatre when Jonah was live on stage. This production brought me to tears and really brought to life the story of Jonah for me. ...
Clay Cooper’s Country Express – Get Up Close and Personal with this Branson Show
I was invited to attend Clay Cooper's Country Express as part of a media trip to Branson. This is in partnership with Stone Castle Hotel while I attended the #BloggingBranson Event in exchange for my coverage. No other compensation was provided and all additional expenses were my own. All views shared are 100% my own. When we were invited on a press trip to Branson, Missouri, I had no idea ...
5 Reasons Pigeon Forge TN Needs to Be Your Next Family Vacation
This post is a paid partnership on behalf of Pigeon Forge Tourism. All opinions are 100% my own. One of my favorite vacation destination spots of all time is Pigeon Forge, TN. If you have visited my site at any time, you know that I have posted A LOT about my love of this beautiful city. Pigeon Forge is a family vacation destination located at the foothills of the Great Smoky ...
Dolly Parton’s Stampede is a Must See Branson Show! #BloggingBranson
I was invited to attend Dolly Parton's Stampede as part of a media trip to Branson. This is in partnership with Stone Castle Hotel while I attended the #BloggingBranson Event in exchange for my coverage. No other compensation was provided and all additional expenses were my own. All views shared are 100% my own. I have been a long time loyal fan of Dolly Parton ever since I was old enough ...
We’re Headed to Branson Missouri #BloggingBranson
I was invited to attend a media trip to Branson, in partnership with Stone Castle Hotel, to attend the #BloggingBranson Event in exchange for my coverage. All views shared are 100% my own. After five years, my husband and I are headed back to Branson, Missouri. Our family visited there back in 2014 and I am so pumped that I will be going back with the #bloggingbranson team. ...
Visiting Waco Texas, Magnolia Market, and Magnolia Table
During our girls' weeklong trip where we stopped in Little Rock, Arkansas and Pawhuska, Oklahoma, one of our very favorite stops was the two days we spent in Waco, Texas. Everyone asked us, "So what brought you to the area?" Then they would answer their own question -- The Silos. ...
Showboat Branson Belle is Set to Cruise on March 7th
When our family went to Branson a few years ago, one of the first things we did was cruise the Showboat Branson Belle. My son and I LOVED it because we love dinner theater. Now, the iconic Showboat Branson Belle is ready to set sail again 00 March 7th! ...
Visiting Pawhuska Oklahoma
Unless you live under a rock or on another planet somewhere, then you have heard of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, especially if you have associated it with the Pioneer Woman. During my girl's weeklong trip, we made a stop off in Pawhuska to visit the PW Mercantile -- and I am here to tell you that this little town has so much to offer -- and a lot of it has nothing to do with the Pioneer Woman at all! ...
24 Hours in Little Rock, Arkansas – Where to Sleep, Eat, and Play
If you have ever wanted to see Little Rock, Arkansas but are short on time, no worries! I just recently visited there and only had 24 hours to spend. During that time, I was able to see so many things and experience some delicious foods! I also have the perfect place to stay if you plan on visiting this adorable city as well. ...
A Weekend in Georgetown, KY – What to See, Eat, and Do
Thank you to the Georgetown/Scott County Tourism for hosting me on this weekend trip to Georgetown, KY. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I have lived in Kentucky my entire life, and there are still cities I have yet to see. Last weekend, I spent 48 hours exploring a city that I have dreamed of going to since I was a little girl. Georgetown, KY turned out to be everything I wanted it to ...
Cedar Point and The Steel Vengeance + Halloweekends Begin
Have you ever been to Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world? OMG I LOVE that place. We went a couple of years ago when we took our youth group for a two-day fun-filled excursion. Seriously -- I have been to a lot of theme parks in my life, but Cedar Point is one of my favorites. ...
Discovery Park of America- Union City, TN
Last weekend, my hubby surprised the family with taking us on an outing to Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN. We love traveling as a family and finding exciting attractions that has a ton of things for everyone to look at. That is exactly what we found when we visited this unique museum. ...
Wilderness At The Smokies: Celebrating 10 Fabulous Years
This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here are all mine, consideration was paid to me by Wilderness at the Smokies to review this product. If you have visited my blog for any length of time, you know my love for The Great Smoky Mountains and the towns of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg both. With summer here, many families are looking for a great place to stay that has many ...
Pigeon Forge — Your Getaway for the Summer
Thanks to the Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism for hosting me on this trip. All opinions listed and love for Pigeon Forge are 100% my own. A couple of weeks ago, Stephen and I headed out on a weekend adventure to Pigeon Forge, TN -- a bustling little town full of amazing things to do. Life has been super busy, so when I was contacted and asked if I would like to come and check out the area, I ...
5 Tips to Help You Prepare for a Pumpkin Patch Visit
#advertisement I received compensation from Dr. Scholl’s® to write this post. All opinions are entirely my own. #CustomFitRelief #DrScholls Ever since my kids were little, every October that rolls around, we plan a trip to our local pumpkin patch. You would think that the older my kids get (they are 19 and 22 now) that they would grow out of this tradition. I found out this year just how ...
Silver Dollar City Announces – National Crafts & Cowboy Festival
Y'all may remember a couple of years ago when I wrote about Silver Dollar City and our trip to Branson, Missouri and how much fun we had there? Well guess what? Silver Dollar City just announced their fall lineup -- and I am SO over the moon! I cannot wait to visit again and check out their new shows. ...
Cedar Point – 5 Things You Need to Know if You Are Visiting the #1 Roller Coaster Capital of the World
Cedar Point was everything our family hoped it would be! Check out my tips below to make sure you have an epic visit to the #1 roller coaster capital of the world. We just got back from taking our youth group to Cedar Point -- the #1 roller coaster capital of the world located in a little town called Sandusky, Ohio. They have been wanting to go for years now, and they finally saved up ...
4 Fun Almost Free Ways to Enjoy a Staycation in Your Town
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlueLizardSummer #CollectiveBias Over the course of my kids lifetime, we have done a many staycation in our town when money was tight and we couldn't go on vacation. Instead of making the kids feel like we couldn't do anything fun, my husband and I would get creative and create our own ...
A Weekend in Harrodsburg KY
Thank you to the Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission for hosting me for a trip to Harrodsburg KY. I cannot wait to go back and visit again! A couple of weekends ago, my sweet best friend and I hit the road for a weekend adventure to Harrodsburg, KY. If you have never been to this little neck of the woods in Central Kentucky you are truly missing out! You may remember last year when ...
7 Family-Friendly RV Parks You Should Book Now
If you’re planning to take an RV trip with your family, you might be wondering where some of the best family-friendly RV parks in the U.S. are located. Although there are plenty of RV parks available that can accommodate families and offer some of the best amenities, you might have a difficult time reserving a spot if you wait until the peak season for RV travel in the area. ...
Vacationing in California
California is among the top destinations for tourists in the U.S. This isn’t just because of the theme parks there that are family friendly and can provide days of entertainment either. Like the other states that are located on the West Coast, there are magnificent coastlines, deserts, waterfronts, and national parks to explore. ...
Have You Ever Considered Buying a Beach House as an Investment?
On my latest trip to Gulf Shores this past September, I spent a lot of time thinking about investing in a beach house. The reason for that is because we spend SO much time down there. For me, the beach is my getaway place -- the one environment where I know I can let my hair down, let my soul rest -- and just enjoy being in the moment. ...
Our Experience Staying at Always Summer Beach Home in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Thank you to Harris Properties Management for the complimentary stay in your beautiful Always Summer Beach House. All opinions listed are 100% mine. During our recent stay in Gulf Shores, we wanted to extend our stay for a few days, so the gracious folks at Harris Properties Management, who also manage the gorgeous Barefoot Beach House we stayed in as well, offered us a few days in downtown ...
Fort Fun Gatlinburg – a Great Place to Let Loose and Have Fun!
Back in July we took our youth group on a week long trip to Gatlinburg, TN. Every year we try to take them somewhere new and fun and this time, we found everything we were looking for right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg at Fort Fun Gatlinburg. ...
Clingman’s Dome and the Beauty of the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, TN
This summer, my husband and I took our church youth group to Gatlinburg, TN for a week long time of fun and relaxation. One of our fun outings was to the Clingman's Dome -- a 1/2 mile trek up a long and winding path. Getting up the path is hard, but at the top it is totally worth it. ...
Spending Time in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Last week I spent an entire week with our youth group in the Smoky Mountains -- better known as Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We had the BEST time and I cannot wait to share it all with you. I love visiting this area. ...
Visiting Metropolis IL – Home of Superman
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I headed out on a quick day trip to visit one of the coolest towns ever -- Metropolis, IL. Now, you may think that sounds familiar -- and I will tell you why --- because it is the home of Superman. ...
6 Things You Can Do To Plan an Affordable Family Vacation
Memorial Day is here and many families are traveling to go and hang out somewhere. Having a way to plan an affordable family vacation is important. For us, travel comes at the end of the summer because of our busy schedules. BUT -- we do have a few things that we do to make our travel more affordable so I thought I would share that with you today so that if you are traveling this summer, you can ...
Watch Out Greenville, South Carolina – Here I Come!
Hey y'all! I will be heading out on my next adventure in one month! I'm headed to the 212 leadership conference with my husband which is held in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina. This is our 3rd year attending, and it is some of our favorite time of the year. ...