This post was originally published in 2016. I have recently updated it with more suggestions from the locals in Gulf Shores as well as my own favorites when we first visited. If you are looking for somewhere to visit this summer, let me tell you about one of my favorite places in the world to visit -- Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. It has been our vacation spot for the last two years ...
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Top 5 Attractions To See In Florida
These top 5 attractions to see in Florida will have you creating a bucket list sooner than you think! If you are looking to head to Florida anytime soon, here are 5 places to see in Florida that you do not want to miss. #5 is definitely on my radar this year! I travel a lot and have a lot of places in my mind that I want to visit in my life. Life is short, and if you have the opportunity ...
Titanic Museum in Branson is a Must-See Attraction
I was invited to a media event as part of #BloggingBranson sponsored by Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center. My admission to the Titanic Branson was provided at no cost to me. All thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own! Many years ago, I sat plastered to my television screen as I watched Jack and Rose board the Titanic and fall in love. From that moment, I have been ...
Florentina’s – The ONLY Place in Branson to Get Those Italian Nachos
I was invited to a media event as part of #BloggingBranson sponsored by The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center. My meal at Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano was provided. All thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own! Photo Credit: Florentina's If you’re looking for one of the best restaurants in Branson MO, look no further than the delicious Italian food at Florentina’s ...
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. ...
Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull, MA
When hubby and I decided to fly first class to Boston, MA to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to stay somewhere close to where Wahlburgers and Alma Nove are located. I started looking around, and found THE perfect resort hotel, located right across the street from the beach. Let me tell you all about the Nantasket Beach Resort. ...
10 Fun Things to Do in Boston
These 10 fun things to do in Boston will keep you busy if you decide to visit like we did! Last month my husband and I traveled first class to Boston, Massachusetts to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. This place has always been on our bucket list to visit, so we finally saved up the money to go and visit some really fun and interesting places. If you are looking for somewhere new ...
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 ...
My First Experience Using VRBO for Vacation Rentals
Today I am sharing with you my first experience using VRBO - a vacation rental site. During our trip to Cedar Point this year with our youth group, we decided we wanted to do something different than the normal hotel stay. I had heard a lot about VRBO -- the perfect place to plan your vacation stay, so I decided to give it a try. ...
Traveling with Your Dog – 5 Things You Need to Bring
My post about traveling with your dog has been sponsored by Vita Bone®. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Y'all know how much I love my little Tucker -- the best chihuahua on the planet right? That sweet dog of mine goes everywhere I go -- even on vacation. I have had him now for about 9 years. After a few whirlwind vacations, I have finally figured out the necessities I need to bring ...
Southwest Airlines – 5 Reasons Why I Love Their Service More Than Others
Southwest Airlines has always been my favorite airline. Here's a few reasons why. I travel a lot -- and I have been on a lot of different airplanes flying to places like Austin, Texas or San Fransisco. In all of those flights, my all time favorite airline will forever and always be Southwest Airlines. This post is not sponsored. I just happen to love their service above every other. Here ...
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 ...
Freight House Restaurant – The First and Only Farm to Table Restaurant in Paducah KY
Freight House restaurant in Paducah, KY is definitely worth a visit y'all! Check out my dining experience below. On a recent outing with my best friend Michele to celebrate her birthday, I wanted to surprise her and take her somewhere special to eat. I had heard about Freight House Restaurant in Paducah KY -- the first and only farm to table restaurant in this area, so I knew this would be ...
Fazoli’s® New Naturally Italian Menu Will Have You Drooling!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fazoli's®. Recently, my daughter and I were out on a shopping excursion trying to find the perfect bathing suit for her. After many hours of searching with no luck in site, we decided to stop into Fazoli's® for lunch. I had heard that they had updated the menu. ...
9 Unique Shops You Need to Visit When You Travel to Harrodsburg, KY
Thank you to the Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission for hosting me for a trip to Harrodsburg KY where I visited these 9 unique shops. I cannot wait to go back and visit again! On my recent trip to Harrodsburg, KY where I spent a weekend hanging out with my best friend -- we did a ton of shopping. We hit up so many different unique shops that I decided to write about them here and ...
The Beautiful Ritz Carlton Hotel in Orlando Florida
My recent stay at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida was everything I expected it to be and more. Read on to find out about this gorgeous resort hotel and spa! Last month while I was at Mom 2.0, I had my first experience of staying in a Ritz Carlton Hotel. I have stayed in fancy hotels before, but never before had I stayed in a luxury resort and spa hotel. ...
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 ...
Coleman House Bed and Breakfast 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 few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Harrodsburg, KY where I spent a couple of days touring the city. While there, I was able to experience my first B&B stay at the Coleman House Bed and Breakfast. Just click here to visit their ...
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 ...
8 Things Every Woman Needs for a Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PureLife35pk #CollectiveBias Last weekend, my best friend Michele and I hit the road for a girlfriend's getaway. If you have never been on one before, let me just tell you -- you are missing out. This trip was exactly what I needed with how crazy life has gotten recently. Of course, going ...
Why Kimpton Hotels Should Be Your First Choice as a Dog Lover
On my most recent trip to Pittsburgh, PA, I had the pleasure of staying in the Hotel Monaco -- the Kimpton Hotels chain. I fell in love with this chain immediately when I found out that all Kimpton Hotels are pet friendly. ...
Burgatory Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA
During my recent trip to Pittsburgh PA where I volunteered at the West PA animal shelter, I had the opportunity to eat at another unique restaurant. ...
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 ...
Enrico Biscotti – a Hands On Cooking Experience Like No Other
Enrico Biscotti was nothing like I imagined it. While visiting Pittsburgh, PA in September with the Nutrish for Pets PR team, the ladies from Moxie took us to have a cooking class and enjoy a little dinner together. I remembered our cooking class from when we visited San Francisco a couple of years ago so that is what I was fully expecting. However, I got SO much more than I ever bargained for the ...
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. ...
How to Find the Beauty in Old Buildings
This post is sponsored by Olympus®. All thoughts are my own. Anytime my family and I head out on the town – it doesn't matter where we go, I always make sure to take my camera. I mean, you never know when you are going to run upon a building that has some of the best bones and structures you have ever seen. ...
5 Tips for Taking Great Photos When You Travel
This post has been sponsored by Olympus® . All opinions and love of travel and taking great photos are 100% my own. One of my favorite people in the world to travel with is my husband. He is a great partner in crime for the trips we take – whether we are on location for a brand or we are taking a spontaneous trip to the beach. One of the reasons that I love traveling with him so much is ...
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. ...
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. ...