Good morning! As I write this I am listening to the sounds of laughter, pool balls clanking, and Beauty and the Beast playing on the big screen. What wonderful sounds on a beautiful Sunday morning in Orlando. As much as I love the sounds of roller coasters and splashing wales sometimes I just want a …
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As most of you know I am a HUGE fan of ice cream. Frozen yogurt? Not so much! That was until my friend Trisha suggested we try out Chill. Chill us basically a yogurt buffet With 24 flavors of yogurt and sorbet to choose from you grab a cup and mix and match (or stick …
As you know I love to travel, and we just got back from an awesome road trip with Twizzlers. I loved our trip to TN, and it reminded me of another one of my favorite road trips to NYC. New York is such a fun place to visit, and they have so many exiting things …
Thanks to some awesome readers I learned about the Adventure Science Center here in Nashville. After checking out the site, I decided that this was something the kids would really enjoy, and my readers were right! It was so much fun! As you can see the kids had a blast, but I guess it was …
I am having the hardest time getting over my jet lag and the time change. I really didn’t think being in a different time zone for 4 days would get me this off schedule, but I was wrong. I feel tired all the time and just can seem to get it together. It also doesn’t …
We made it! Don’t we all look SO happy? Okay, all but one of us ;). We are so thankful that Twizzlers has given us the opportunity to travel to the destination of our choice. This week another dream destination can be marked off my list as we are officially in Nashville, TN! I have always wanted to visit, so I …
The day started off great, but I think I made my first mistake when I skipped breakfast. I boarded a plane for Huston, which was a quick and uneventful flight. I assumed I would be able to grab some lunch during the layover, but I had forgotten how big the airport is. After getting from …
I have always loved to travel. When I was a child our family vacations were few and far between, and I remember thinking that I wanted my adult life to be different; and full of adventure. While I have done many adventurous things (well unless you count traveling with 4 children an adventure) I have made it …
So you may be wondering where in the world I am, and why I haven’t been updating my blog 50 times a day (or maybe you didn’t even miss me). I have decided to pry myself away from the computer this summer and spend more time with my family. As much as I love this …
Now that schools are letting out and moms are starting to plan the yearly Disney vacation, I thought it would be a great time to introduce you to a book I learned about a few months ago. Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) is the ultimate planning book for …
Sorry, I always have Dora in my head, and I fear she won’t be going anywhere for another 3-5 years!! We are SO stinkin’ excited to be heading out on a family road trip with Twizzlers this summer!We are blessed with the amazing opportunity to head to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, …
If you are looking for a fabulous Resort in Maine, look no further than the Rhumb Line Resort. It offers excellent amenities and is open year-round. It is located in beautiful Kennebunkport, where the beaches have been included in the top 10 beaches in America. It also is the home of the Bush Compound. The …
As a traveling mom, I am always looking for products that help me get from point a to point B, as quickly and easily as possible. Enter Trunki by Melissa and Doug. This toy/suitcase is perfect for my daughter. Not only can it be kept in her room, and used all year (even when we …
It may not seem like it but The Great Wolf Lodge is a wonderful place for a honeymoon; and the Whirlpool Suite is a must! When we arrived at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC the people at the front desk were pleasant and helpful. They gave us our keys, which happened to be wrist …
My kids were thrilled when I told them we would visit Alligator Alley. If you know me well, I have a soft spot for alligators. My alligator obsession started when we moved to Florida about 3 years ago. When we hit the Florida line, I started looking for alligators and haven’t stopped yet! I think …
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When we moved to Mobile, we had to stay in a hotel for a few days. The first two nights we stayed at TownePlace Suites by Marriott (we are reward members, so you’ll notice that I review them often) in a 2 bedroom suite, because our my mother-in-law had come down to help us move. …
The Mall of America is always hosting awesome Kid Friendly events, so I thought I would share them here, so you can plan your visit! FEBRUARY: Feb. 13th – American Girl: Meet The Author Lisa Yee (1-3 pm) Feb. 15th – The Berenstain Bears (10am – 12pm) Feb. 20th – Speedcubing Competition (11am – 6pm) …
We all have visions of taking our kids to the Art museum. There we are standing looking at a Renaissance masterpiece and our children are discussing the finer points of the play of light on the Madonna’s face. And yet, for those of us who are brave (read: foolish) enough to venture in to those …
In November I had the privilege of visiting Orlando (for the second time in a year) with a group of bloggers. While in Orlando, our itinerary included things that I normally wouldn’t have considered, and I am so thankful for that. Our theme was “adventure”, and it changed my view of Orlando completely! I always …
I wanted to spend more time exploring my own backyard and today it really paid off. I went to the 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford-Lee County. The Jetport actually opened in October, 2000 and celebrated it’s 10th anniversary by letting people come in and watch the activities. There …
I know that I wrote about the Thomas Wolfe House Asheville NC and how awesome it was, but I can tell you this. Nothing can compete with Mother Nature. After finishing our tour we decided to check out the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We started our trip by heading to the Blue Ridge …
Over the summer my family (minus husband) went to NC to visit our families. Because we are both originally from NC, most of our family lives there, so it is always a fun visit. Normally when we travel to see the grandparents, we do the same things. Visit where they work, hand out at family …
Since moving to FL and then AL our family has become accustomed to visiting the “Happiest Place on Earth” every year. I can tell you from personal experience that this place is only as happy as you plan for it to be! Here are a few tips to ensure every one’s happiness: – Travel …
My Tips for Sea World Orlando: *** If you plan on spending the day in the park, purchase the meal plan! You can NOT take food or drinks into the park, so this is a must! The savings is unbelievable! You pay 29.99 (adults) or 14.99 (children), and you can eat and drink as much …