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. ...
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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 ...
Grand Country Inn – The Perfect Place to Stay in Branson Missouri
Disclaimer: I was sent on a press trip to Branson Missouri. All attractions and rooms were provided in exchange for my article regarding that location. All opinions about Branson are my own. Branson, Missouri is one of the top family destinations in the US. According to Trip Advisor, it is the #19 best destination to visit beating out places like Nashville! It’s a midwest city that offers ...
I’m Headed to Branson Missouri! #ExploreBranson
My family and I are headed out tomorrow on an amazing 4 day fun filled vacation to . . .Branson, Missouri! I am super pumped and excited to be working with US Family Guide and the #ExploreBranson visitor's bureau. Our trip is being compensated, but all the joy and excitement is all our own. We have a very packed and exciting 4 days of shows, attractions, and more to see... ...
3 Things I Love About Hampton Inn I-385 in Greenville South Carolina
We received one complimentary night of stay at the Hampton Inn I-385 in Greenville, South Carolina in exchange for writing this review. All opinions listed are 100% my own. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I took a trip to Greenville, South Carolina to attend the 212 Leadership conference put on by Redemption Church. It was a much needed refreshing weekend where we spent quality time ...
Planning a Vacation to Gulf County Florida #GCFLnofilter
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County, Florida for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love visiting Florida. There is just something romantic and breathtaking about this wonderful place. The beautfiul beaches, the nightlife, the relaxation -- it all just screams vacation to me. I am SO ready to plan and discover a new place to visit -- Gulf County. Why not ...
Dreaming of Traveling to San Antonio on a Romantic Vacation
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enterprise Rent-A-Car for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When I stayed on the Riverwalk in San Antonio last year for a press trip, I was blown away with my room and view. I felt incredibly romantic and sad at the same time. Sad, because my husband was at home and I was there by myself. Romantic, because I could see us staying in a ...
5 Ways to Avoid Car Accidents While on a Road Trip
I love traveling a lot, but I am not going to lie. I am always afraid of getting into a car accident. So many wrecks happen these days when you are on the road. However, they can be avoided if the right steps are taken. Today, I am sharing with you 5 ways to avoid car accidents while on a road trip. ...
Heading Out on the Open Road with Enterprise
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enterprise Rent-A-Car for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Earlier this year my famiy and I took a road trip to Florida. My van basically was running on its last leg, so we knew we were going to have to rent a car. We decided to head out to our local Enterprise Rent-A-Car to see what kind of vehicle they could offer us and what kind of ...
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. ...
Global Resort Homes- The Perfect Vacation Spot in Florida
I was provided with a vacation home by Global Resort Homes in exchange for my review of their services and properties. One dream of mine and my family was to go on a real family vacation. My kids are 18 and 15, and honestly -- we have never really been on vacation anywhere. Yes -- we have been on small short 2 day trips, but never have we had an entire week to just have fun, enjoy each others ...
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. ...
We’re Off to Visit Florida!
I was provided this trip by Global Resort Homes in exchange for my review of the facilities. No other compensation will be received. My family and I are headed out a fun filled vacation week! We are hitting the beautiful cities of Orlando and Kissimmee this week with a ton of activities we will be doing. ...
10 Things You Need to See at the Creation Museum
We received complimentary tickets to view the Creation Museum in exchange for this post. No other compensation was received. All opinions listed are my own. In June, my family I headed to Hebron, KY to view the Creation Museum. This is somewhere that we have always wanted to visit, but just never made the time to go. If you are like me, let me tell you -- make the time to go! It was simply ...
3 Must See Places in Aruba
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Aruba Tourism Authority for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have always wanted to visit somewhere exotic. For me, that exotic place is Aruba. There are so many things to do there, but there are 3 must see places that you need to make sure are on your list if you ever visit there. ...
Mad Mike’s Burgers in Hebron KY
When my family and I visited the Creation Museum in June, we decided to eat at places that were only known to that area. Our first stop was at Mad Mike's Burgers. ...
We’re Headed to the Creation Museum
Disclosure: I received 4 free tickets to attend the Creation Museum. No other compensation has been made. All opinions are my own. I am super excited to announce that my family and I will be attending the Creation Museum this weekend! Since it's opening I have always wanted to go, but just never had the time. Now that my daughter has shown an interest in Dinosaurs, we are packing up and heading ...
My Visit to the Nestle Headquarters and Test Kitchen in Cleveland, Ohio
Disclosure: I was sent on a trip to the Nestle Headquarters and Test Kitchen in Cleveland, Ohio. All my expenses were covered for this trip, however all my opinions remain my own. A couple of months ago I boarded a plane and headed to Cleveland, Ohio. I wasn't going for vacation or anything. In fact, I was going to learn all about Hot Pockets (which I will share more about later on). I have ...
Denny’s Red White and Blue Plate Specials
I was sent a giftcard to try out the new Denny's Red White and Blue Plate Specials in exchange for my review. All opinions listed are my own. Last week, we took my mother-in-law to lunch for her birthday. She loves Denny's and so do I, so Kayla and I decided that is where we would take her for her special birthday lunch. We wanted to try out the Denny's Red White and Blue Plate Specials. ...
3 Reasons Why I Want to Visit Missouri
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Missouri Division of Tourism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have always heard that Missouri is a great place to go and visit. Our family has this wonderful state on our radar this year for the family vacation, so I have been working hard to create our itinerary of all the amazing places we will want to see when we get there. ...
As a Mom, I Know Nothing About Tires
I will be the first to admit that I know almost nothing about tires. My hubby takes care of all of that for me, so I don’t concern myself with it. However, not too long ago, I found out real quick how important it is to know just a wee bit about tires. ...
The Gorgeous Langham Huntington Hotel in California
I have been to some beautiful hotels before, but never have I been to one that completely treated me like a princess and made me feel so special. That was, until I visited the gorgeous Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California. ...
A Sikora Family RoadTrip (and an amazing contest with Cooper Tire)
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tire for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The last time we went on a road trip, the worst thing in THE world happened to us. Right in the middle of nowhere, one of our tires went flat. It was on a Sunday afternoon -- in the middle of nowhere. Yes. . . you can pretty much see where this was going. Thankfully, there was a tiny ...
3 Hotel Lobbies You’ll Wish You Could Visit
What comes to mind when you think ‘luxury hotel’? For some, it’s visions of bespoke suits, heavily adorned with an array of extravagant commodities. For others, it’s opulent outdoor facilities, giving you the freedom to dip your toe into paradise. ...
7 Ways to Save Money on Travel
Traveling is good for the mind, body, and spirit, but it can be pretty bad for the wallet. If you're ready to skip out of town—but want to save a few dimes so you're still in good shape when you get home—here are seven ways you can save money while traveling. ...
Visiting Chattanooga Tennessee During the Holidays
At the end of September, my family and I ventured to Chattanooga, Tennessee. I had never been before, but I have heard how gorgeous and alive this city was. My family and I really had a great time. Have you ever thought about spending the holidays there? ...
Flight Delayed or Canceled? Here’s What You Need to Know
The chances are, you'll do everything you can to improve your chances of a successful travel experience. You might spend weeks planning your itinerary, make sure that you get to the airport more than 3 hours before your flight is scheduled, and even download your airline app to ensure that you're up-to-date with the latest announcements. Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how well you plan, ...