Dauphin Island, Alabama is the perfect place for a relaxed family vacation. If you are looking for a slower “island time” place in the states that is not covered by high rise hotels, this is the spot for you! Forty-five minutes from Mobile, Alabama, Dauphin Island (where fresh water meets salt water) creates a perfect living…
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15 million gallon water cistern underneath Houston (you can tour it!)
I have lived in Houston for most of my life, but I’m still discovering amazing new things about my city! Last week, a couple friends and I got the chance to tour a 15 million gallon water cistern underneath Houston. It serviced the city of Houston with drinking water from 1926 until 2007. In 2007…
How to get in the national parks for free
With over 500 national parks in the United States, it can be hard to see all of them with your kids, BUT it just got a little easier! You can visit over 400 of them for free normally, but others have entrance fees. This year, on September 24th in celebration of National Public Lands Day,…
What happens to unclaimed baggage
Ever wonder where lost luggage goes to die? Probably not, but someone did, and decided to create a way for you and I to feast on its carcass. This luggage underworld is called The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. Do you remember that time your baby seal skin suitcase was “misplaced” at DFW Airport?…
Things to do in San Antonio with kids
San Antonio is home to some of the most iconic spots in Texas. From the Alamo, to the riverwalk there is plenty to do, but there are also a few spots that even young kids will LOVE! Check out our top favorites in San Antonio for kids, especially toddlers. Fire Museum – This is a…
Family Outdoor Adventures in Gulf County Florida
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. With Summer vacation 2016 in the books, I know a lot of families that are already thinking about where they want to go next year, or even pondering if they have enough time to…
A San Antonio Road Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias There are lots of amazing places to road trip throughout Texas, but San Antonio is one of our absolute favorites! There’s something to do for everyone in San Antonio, amazing stops for kids, rich history and fun…
The Crayola Experience at Mall of America
This past weekend I traveled to the Mall of America for a travel blog conference. There were several fun activities and tours that we were able to attend, and one of the highlights for me was the Crayola® Experience tour inside the Mall of America. I want to go back to the Mall of America…
Things To Do On Your Palm Springs Vacation
Are you planning a visit to Palm Springs? If so, let me be the first to welcome you to the golf capital of the world. Where the sun shines 350 days a year and the average temperature is 80 degrees. Palm Springs is one of nine cities making up The Coachella Valley. This desert city…
Fun Family Destinations In and Around Charlotte, North Carolina
Finding great spots to visit when you’re vacationing with children is a little different than vacations when you were a childless adult. And family vacations with children of varying ages can be very tricky. While you want to pick places that the older members of your family can enjoy, you also want to be able…