Today I want to share Things To Do In Branson, MO For Couples because my husband and I love going to Branson. We've been a few times, and it's one of our favorite vacation spots. Some of these photos will include our kids because that's when I take the most pictures! Branson is the perfect … [Read more...]

Looking for a bluegrass festival in Maryland? We've got you covered. Today we are sharing our exhaustive guide to every bluegrass music festival in our great state! The 2022 festival season has come to a close, but you can still catch some of your favorite bands before the year ends. 2022 … [Read more...]

Are you looking for things to do with kids in Fort Worth, Texas? Today I'm sharing a list of places every parent should visit at least once with their kiddos if possible.  I moved to Fort Worth in December of 2021, and if I've learned anything about the Texas lifestyle, Texans are always … [Read more...]

In January, I visited the Mall of America with my daughters and was so excited to learn that the indoor theme park was now the themed Nickelodeon Universe! My daughters are Dora's biggest fans, and they were in Nick Jr. heaven! If you are planning a visit to the Mall of America with little ones, … [Read more...]

Taking the ferry to Kodiak can seem daunting if you've never done it before. That's why I have compiled the best tips and shared my insights so you have the most enjoyable ferry experience possible. Photo courtesy of Carl Royall First, you'll want to book your ferry trip to Kodiak as soon as … [Read more...]

Today I want to take you on the MV Kennicott Ferry Tour! This tour will show you around the ship (at least what I have photos of) and give you a better idea of how you will be spending six possibly painful (if you're not prepared) days of your life. Taking The Ferry To Kodiak – Everything You … [Read more...]

I am excited to share my journey with you this week, though the journey was a rough one. I was supposed to fly to Bahrain on Monday last week and get there Tues and due to cancellations and delays, I didn't end up getting there until Wed. I will share my story in a few days but for now, I want to … [Read more...]

I have always wanted to visit Savannah Georgia. My friends have always said that Savannah is a romantic town, so I figured it would be a great place to stop on the way to Florida for our honeymoon cruise! I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do in Savannah, but I knew I wanted to eat at Paula … [Read more...]

This post families that play together stay together, is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own. Did you know that families that play together stay together? As most of you already know, my husband and I were married for ten years, divorced, and then got … [Read more...]

Winter camping in Williamsburg, VA is so much fun. I can't believe I'm saying this, but we finally did it. My family went camping in the WINTER! We have always been huge fans of camping but always stick to late spring, summer, and early fall camping. On Friday, the fam and I headed to … [Read more...]

My brother moved to Hawaii with the Army almost four years ago. Before he left, I promised him that I would visit him at least once, but as it usually does life seemed to get in the way. In July, he finally came home to visit, and I knew my time was running out, so I started trying to plan a trip. … [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPS for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.   Tis the season for wishes and today I want to share my wish with you. I wish we lived in a country where no man, woman, or child ever had to go a day without food and shelter. When I visited … [Read more...]

Birmingham Fire Stations Compete in Cook-Off Challenge Thursday   WHAT: Johnsonville is hosting a firehouse cook-off in Birmingham Thursday, which will feature a pair of local firehouses competing for the title of best chili or stew recipe. The recipes will be judged by event attendees who … [Read more...]

After shopping at Walmart, our “SNACKCATION” destination, we loaded back into the truck and headed to our campsite. It doesn’t usually take us very long to unpack because we all work together. Once we finished up, we decided to use the empty RV lot beside us to play a game of four-square. If you … [Read more...]

As a mom who always eats six small meals a day, I have managed to train my children well in the art of snacking! It never fails, every day at 10 am and 3 pm my kids will gather for snack time. They look forward to snacking more than they look forward to mealtime, and that’s fine with me. Since … [Read more...]

If you haven't had the chance to visit the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, VA  this summer you may want to add this to your list. This summer the Virgina Zoo  provided families with a fun and unique animal experience. Zoo Grooves is a concert series that was held throughout the summer, and … [Read more...]

Family vacations are a great way to spend time with those you love. With the daily hustle and bustle of life, sometimes it’s nice to be able to simply sit back and enjoy the benefits of your labor. If you’ve never taken your children out for a boating trip, this can be a great new excursion that the … [Read more...]

Getting away and spending time with the family is something my household tries to accomplish each year. I’m not going to lie, however, sometimes finding the funds to go on the ultimate family vacation is a challenge. When you’re working on a small budget and have a bunch of financial obligations, … [Read more...]