You may have to sit down for this. There is a place in Louisiana that lets you SWIM WITH OTTERS! This is one item that can actually be checked off the Bucket List. TINY LITTLE OTTERS! Gah! Barn Hill Preserve, in Louisiana, offers a unique Encounter Tour that includes swimming with these little boogers. Otter …
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I have the most AMAZING news EVER for coffee drinkers everywhere. Even if you DON’T drink coffee, pretend you do — because this is going to involve a SCOTTISH CASTLE, spa treatments, and a crazy amount of royal food. Gevalia coffee — famous for their gold packaging — is going to crown one QUEEN OF …
Life IS filled with rainbows and glitter… My 90’s nostalgia kicked in as soon as I saw this! Ahhhhh. Hotels.com took over a penthouse at the Barsala flats in the art district of Los Angeles, California. They have turned into a dang Lisa Frank wonderland. Let me say that again, because I know you didn’t …
There was a blackout in New York City for hours today. Broadway shows were canceled, all of Time Square was down. What did the good people of NYC do? Riot? Freak Out? Heck no. They directed traffic and sang in the streets. Nobody wanted to see traffic jams. So they stepped up and set an …
Should you cancel your trip to the Dominican Republic? After a string of recent tourist deaths at luxury resorts in the Caribbean paradise, we are all starting to wonder if it’s a good idea to go on vacation. How many people have died? Nine. Nine people have died in the last year on a vacation …
If there’s one thing I know to be true, it’s that nobody can resist a sexy accent. And a survey was recently conducted to rank the top 50 sexiest accents in the United States. It’s no surprise what number one is. The Top 50 Sexiest Accents In America From Least To Most Sexy 50th. Long …
The deciding factor for our family, when choosing a Walt Disney World Resort to stay at, is usually the pool area. These are The Best Pools at Walt Disney World Resorts, ranked! The Absolute BEST Pools at Disney World! We enjoy swimming and lounging by the pools in between hitting the theme parks and Disney …
Wondering if it’s possible to tour the states on a budget? The simple answer is yes. If you’re looking for ways that you can travel the united states without breaking the bank, these simple ideas can help make it happen. Touring and traveling the states on a budget is a reality for thousands of people. …
Forty. It’s nothing to dread. It means we’re funky, spunky, and fabulous! We should, however, make some goals we can accomplish before the big FOUR-OH gets here. Things don’t get accomplished without goals, and before we let life get all muddy and in the way, there are some things we can achieve before … you …
We all know we’re having a big glass of Blue Bantha milk when we hit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World, but what else are we going to gnosh on while we wait in line for the Millennium Falcon ride? Dude. So. Much. Awesome. I mean, I get it that the Blue Bantha Milk …
If you’ve never been to dinner and a show at Medieval Times, you’re missing out. Basically here’s what goes down. You show up, are treated like royalty, and then they bring you into this super cool castle-dome where people ride horses that do fancy tricks, joust each other, and there’s even a bad guy.
Sometimes life gives you lemons and sometimes it gives you a human-sized naked troll doll that runs around shooting glitter out its rear end. So it’s a mixed bag, really.
This happens to me every winter. It’s cold, a little too wet, and way too dreary. All I want to do is go to the beach. It permeates every thought I have.
Yup, that’s right– once you get this cup, you can go back to Starbucks for a free Grande coffee or tea every single day all month long.
Disney World is, in fact, the most magical place on earth (if you don’t agree, we can take this outside). If you haven’t been, put a ten-day (MINIMUM) stay on your bucket list now. It is truly its own insulated world, segregated from the rest of the world, full of magic, charm, laughter, and a …
If you’ve never been on a cruise before, the whole process can be a bit intimidating. It’s not just scheduling your ticket and hitting the road, there’s a whole new world to plan for. Normal vacations mean there’s a chance you can buy what you need at a small shop along the way, but with …
Images courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort Volcano Bay Water Park is Universal Orlando’s newest theme park making it the third park alongside Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. This theme park is different in that it is a water park with rides and attractions! You can spend a full day enjoying the park just …
I’ve lived in Washington State my whole life, born and raise in Spokane on the Eastern side of the state. We are blessed with four distinctive seasons. The Winters never disappoint for us snow lovers. Spring brings flowers and birds returning from the south singing their “we’re back” songs early in the morning. The Fall …
Want to go to Coachella? Are you between 19 and 25? Are you willing to ‘put the lotion on the skin’ and write weirdly specific adorable messages on an RV mirror? Well, does Craigslist have a guy for YOU! Internet Creeper Seeks Young Woman To Fulfill All His Weirdest Coachella Dreams Gordon, or ‘Gordie’ as …
This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of Southwest Airlines. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are my own. You guys… I am FREAKING out. Why? Because I am going on a secret vacation. How is that even possible you ask? Well, …
For moms of preschoolers, planning a trip to Orlando, Florida usually involves that one place with everyone’s favorite mouse. But what do you do if your kiddo isn’t into space rangers and goofy dogs?! You plan a trip to Universal Studios instead. Universal Studios Resort is just as much — if not MORE — fun with …
You know that saying about how if you can’t figure out who the crazy friend in your group is, then you’re probably the crazy friend? Well, I made peace with being the crazy friend in a group of even crazier friends a long time ago, which is why I’m kind of okay with also being …
I am all about the VIP treatment when I travel, and that’s EXACTLY what the Behind the Blue Experience at Blue Man Group in Las Vegas at Luxor Hotel and Casino is! This is something you set up in advance, you arrive a little early to the show, a VIP host comes out and gets you, …
Sometimes you find yourself with a weekend free, sometimes you find yourself kidless for just a couple of days, and the only thing to do is to pack up and visit FABULOUS LAS VEGAS for the weekend! I know what you’re thinking, “But, I don’t know how to plan a weekend getaway to Vegas!” If …
This year, I decided instead of THINGS for Christmas, I wanted my family to have TIME. So, instead of presents under the tree when we woke up on Christmas morning, there were plane tickets in stockings and packed bags already in the car. And I will definitely be doing it again. One of the big …
I love traveling so very much, but I also love all the comforts of home. That’s why all-inclusive resorts are my favorite way to vacation. My husband and I stayed at Sandals Montego Bay this weekend and it was glorious. (And glorious is not a word I just throw around, people. This place was off …
As part of my goal to see the world, I’ve been cruising. Packing for a regular vacation is tough, but packing for a cruise is extra special because you do so many different things. Well, now that I have been on two cruises, (which makes me a total pro, right?) I know all the tricks …
I have found the perfect place to stay when you visit Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Loews Portofino Bay (they invited my family to come out and spend a couple of nights to check it out.) So, this hotel has major swag. It’s clean, amazing looking, and just the right amount of people are there …
It hit me a while back: we live in this big, gorgeous state and though we’ve taken a few day excursions, my daughter has no idea how much Texas has to offer. That’s why I decided to take my first ever RV road trip. I’ll be honest here: I’ve lived in Texas most of my …
One of my favorite things about the Universal Orlando theme parks was the Universal CityWalk. I love how you can see a show, eat an amazingly delicious meal, and spend a whole evening without ever leaving the walk! Special thanks goes to Universal for having us visit their CityWalk. We had a blast! I think …
We spent spring break at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We had a lot of fun checking out the attractions, fun, and rides that Universal Studios has to offer just so I could tell you what the greatest stuff to do with your family is! Awesome Stuff To Do At Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. …
My family is full of hardcore Harry Potter fans, so when Universal Studios had us out to check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida, we jumped on it. We even found some super secret stuff that will make your trip to Universal Studios even more fun! 16 Super Cool Secrets …
Like every mom, I totally want my kids to experience everything–but in a safe, comfortable way. That’s why I feel it’s important for me to have everything I need on-the-go for my active kiddos. Especially when we’re hours from home on a weekend get-away in the woods. That’s when I make sure I have everything on this …
With warmer weather comes one of my favorite parts of–well, everything: ROAD TRIP! I love driving for hours, no goal in mind other than my ultimate destination at the end of the week. To be prepared for my road trip, I made this Free Printable Road Trip Checklist. If you have any car trouble on …
If you’ve got kids, chances are you have a family vacation coming up during a school break or summer vacation. Deciding what to do can be a daunting task. Here is a roundup of 15 great family vacation ideas tested by real families. This list covers some of the top destinations in the country. Other locations are a …
I am forever on the quest for the perfect burger, so when I heard about the new LSA Burger Co. in Denton– I knew I had to check it out. They’re right on the square and they have a fabulous rooftop bar that overlooks downtown Denton, so I had very high hopes for the place. …
Breast Cancer research is very near and dear to my heart. My G-Ma (that’s what we called her, because she considered herself way too cool to be a plain ‘ol Grandma, and she was right) was a breast cancer survivor and and one of my favorite people in the whole planet. So, when I found …
We spent our spring break in San Antonio. Honestly, it’s the first vacation we’ve taken without other family members involved. It’s kind of nice to be able to move on our own schedule, but I also missed having my parents, grandparents, cousins, and so on. I was worried Hal wouldn’t have very much fun without …
I’m a country girl. I grew up in a farm town, and I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a community pool. Well, I saw them on television, but they looked kind of gross and dirty. So, when a friend mentioned taking her kids to the Lewisville Pool I was a little …
I am not a big traveler. I prefer the comforts of my own home, with big comfy couch and my perfectly positioned laptop table in front of my personally selected DVR television. But, my parents have been spending most of their time in Miami because of my dad’s job and my daughter really wanted to …
Well, since the days of Paul Revere, and Fighting for my right to Par-TAY, I have always wanted to eat at White Castle… but since I live in Texas, and don’t travel up North much… I have never really had the chance. I ended up going to Ohio to visit the in-laws family this weekend… …
If you like a good scare, and open water is your greatest fear, then you have GOT to go watch Jaws On The Water this summer! Beginning sometime in July 2021, The Volente Beach resort and Beachside Billy’s with Alamo Drafthouse are showing Jaws right on the lake. This is their sixth year in a …