~This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias , Inc. and its advertiser #NauticaforDad . All opinions are mine alone. I will never forget laying in bed talking about our future with my husband. We were so young, and we were both getting ready to go into boot camp. We had a plan and while we … [Read more...]

Beautiful Amsterdam is famed for many things; liberal attitudes, striking architecture, unrivalled partying, cobbled streets, those endless canals, great food and quaint back-alleys teeming with life. It is no surprise then, that the best way to experience this wonderful city is to truly submerse … [Read more...]

These are our tips for camping with a baby or toddler. Or maybe a better title would be, "Things We Wish Someone Would Have Told Us" before we had to get a hotel the first time! ;) When you consider camping with a baby or toddler there are a few things you can do that will make the trip a little … [Read more...]

I have to admit that my feelings about Mexico have recently changed. You see, years ago my husband would go on annual mission trips to Mexico and I judged Mexico based on the pictures I saw when he returned. The last thing I thought about was sweeping sands and ancient ruins. I mean, I thought about … [Read more...]

Whether for business or pleasure, if you are planning a trip to Oklahoma City, there will be no shortage of tourist-friendly things to do. Whether you are a history buff, looking for fine dining and entertainment, or plenty of sights that are good for the kiddies, it will not disappoint. There are … [Read more...]

Thanks to my husband, I can write this Breezes Bahamas All-Inclusive Resort Review! My amazing husband took me on a second honeymoon this year, and we celebrated in the Bahamas. Well, we also celebrated at sea because we took a Royal Caribbean cruise to get there! The entire trip was incredible, and … [Read more...]

  My family LOVED this Easy Waffle Cone Camping Treat, and it has officially replaced the basic S'More! What you need: Waffle Cones Mini Chocolate Chips Mini Marshmallows Strawberries Bananas Almonds or Peanuts Tin Foil Simply place these bad boys right on the fire and leave for 5-7 … [Read more...]

With all this talk about camping lately, I decided to create a Printable Camping Checklist for family camping! Our family has been going camping for years, and honestly, it is my favorite way to vacation. Don't get me wrong, I love taking the kids to Disney, and learning about some of our … [Read more...]

I had the pleasure of attending the Loretta Lynn VIP event at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Spa last month, and I had a great time. Not only was I able to reconnect with some of my favorite bloggers, but I also go to enjoy a little R&R at the resort (which would have been a lot nicer … [Read more...]

~ This Cosmetic Bag Must-Haves For A Royal Caribbean Cruise was sponsored by Royal Caribbean; all opinions are my own. Some of the products shared in this post were also sent to me for review, but as always, I only share what I truly love! When you think about packing for a cruise, … [Read more...]

~This trip has been sponsored by Westgate Resorts. All opinions are my own.   I'm super excited to announce that I will be joining six awesome bloggers in Gatlinburg, TN for #WGEvents! Our event just so happens to be a VIP Event for the Loretta Lynn Concert! I actually grew up listening to … [Read more...]

Liberty of the seas for kids is a great program to use when you are taking your children on a cruise but still want to enjoy alone time. You can learn more about what the children's program aboard Liberty of the Seas offers below. Liberty of the Seas has so much to offer for families and kids. If … [Read more...]

  The UK is punctuated by theme parks across the whole country, but the bulk of these attractions seem to be gathered around the outskirts of London. Kids, and many adults, love theme parks, and the big London parks have rides and attractions for children of all ages so you can take the whole … [Read more...]

Thank you, Hollywood Wax Museum, for sponsoring this post. For more information about the Hollywood Wax Museum or to visit one of three locations in the United States, please visit www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com. Family vacations can prove to be costly and time-consuming, but they are … [Read more...]

That was then... Now, I know a lot about Walt Disney, and want to know more! When we visited the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, CA in March I fell in love with the man who started it all. He aspired to do something great, came from extremely humble beginnings, and overcame more than … [Read more...]