My family and I have had the time of our lives during our spring break. This year, I wanted us to do something different from our normal quick trips or "rest-the-full-week" excursions. What better way to spring break than to enjoy a staycation. See, I grew up in the Dallas area and believe it or ... Read More
Travel
What Gives? That’s A Whole Lot of Bikes, Dallas!
Every morning I take the same exact route to work along the highway into Downtown Dallas and a few miles down. As a result, each morning I see nothing but bikes! Green ones, Orange ones, Yellow Ones and Sliver Ones (Oh My)! I'm sure there are way more bikes out there, but these are the ones I see ... Read More
Pre-Thanksgiving Getaway to New Orleans, LA!
Each school break comes the pain-staking decision about what to do during said break. I wanted to get away but did not want to venture too far away from home and out of my planned budget. I am one tired mom, and needed a break from the everyday norms (work, lunches, dinners, etc.). Where to ... Read More
How I Created Simple Disneybounding Costumes on A Budget for our Disneyland Halloween Party Adventure!
We just returned from a fantastic weekend filled with so much family fun at Disneyland and lots of California exploring! Because we were attending the Disneyland Halloween Party, we knew it was imperative that we be as festive as we could be (within reason of course). See, our kids are 9 and 15 and ... Read More
Seven Fun Reasons to Resort Hop Through Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World in the 2017 Toyota Highlander SE
What a journey this has been! We spent the past week "Resort Hopping" around Orlando and words can not express how grateful we are for the time we spent together as a family. Resort Hopping is essentially experiencing more than one resort during one vacation. Sounds like a lot huh? Well, trust me, ... Read More
Mindless Monday
I figured why not take a break from the chatter and just share a photo or two. These photos were taken at The Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana. We had the pleasure of visiting last summer. Such a beautiful piece of land with so much history. Until Next Time! ... Read More
5 Mistakes (That Can Be) Made When Purchasing Airfare
I know what you are thinking... it's not the first time I've discussed my excitement or disappointment with the airfare purchase process. Well, this time is different. This time, I made the mistakes and will be paying the price (literally). We are preparing for our summer getaway and just like every ... Read More
Fan Expo Dallas – March 31 – April 2!
Raise your hand if you have heard of the Fan Expo Dallas! I can not wait to experience the Expo for the first time. I have always wanted to experience it, but I just never found time. However, things have changed this year. The FAN EXPO DALLAS is the Lone Star State's biggest congregation of ... Read More
Golf Cart Renting at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
If you follow me on Instagram, a few days ago I announced (posted) that my family and I will be "glamping" a couple days this summer at Disney's Fort Wilderness Cabins. I do not think that you understand just how much I have always wanted to do this, even though I am not much of a "nature" ... Read More
Texas Spring Break Vacation / Activity Ideas 2017
Time is really flying by and next month we will arrive at the long awaited Spring Break!! Normally, I have an idea of what we will do, but this year there are so many things to choose from, we can't decide what we will do (or if we will just hang out). Either way, I wanted to share some great ... Read More