There’s a new trend taking over travel and date nights lately—and honestly, I’m all in! It’s called the A–Z Challenge, and it’s as fun as it is creative. The concept is simple: choose an activity or destination that starts with each letter of the alphabet, working your way from A to Z. Whether you’re doing …
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Affordable Adventures: Exploring Beaumont with Kids Without Breaking the Bank
Of all the places I’ve explored across the vast state of Texas, Beaumont has earned a spot in my top five favorites—and yet, most people have never even heard of it. Tucked between Houston and the Louisiana border, this hidden gem is bursting with gator-themed fun and Cajun charm, all without ever leaving Texas. From …
Gator Town Adventures: Top 10 Fun (and Cheap) Things to Do in Lake Charles with Kids
Ya’ll, Lake Charles, Louisiana is crawling with Cajun charm and gators galore—seriously, this town takes its alligators seriously! From gator museums and swamp boat tours to gator-themed art and even gator on the menu, this place is like a Cajun wildlife adventure park. As a Texas adventurer, I couldn’t resist hopping just 30 minutes across …
Big Bend with Kids: Top Hikes and Experiences For Families
I live in West Texas. A common thought that passes through people’s minds as they drive through this vast section of Texas is, “Why would anyone live here!?” West Texas in general is a vast desert of mesquite bushes, dirt, and oil rigs. It is decorated with trash blown off of oil trucks, smells like …
4 Unmissable Things to Do with Kids in Cheyenne, Wyoming
We had some friends over a few months back. They were asking me questions about traveling and one of the men asked, “What was one of your favorite places you visited this year?” To my surprise all three of our guests burst into laughter at my answer. They proceed to tell me that I must …
The BEST Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas with Kids
Driving through West Texas, the only thing within hours are oil rigs and dirt. Finding towns like Lubbock, Texas is the middle of this mesquite desert is pretty close to Dorothy finding Oz! Most West Texas towns are very small and are lucky to have a Walmart or even a McDonalds. While that is the …
Midland/Odessa’s Hidden Gems for Rainy and Cold Days with Kids
It is December and the weather has turned to be quite chilly. While Midland and Odessa is booming with playgrounds and splash pads for those hot summer days, the question is what is there to do in those few months when the weather gets cold and the rain picks up? I have lived in the …
Traveling with Kids: Challenges, Rewards, and Why It’s Totally Worth It
As a travel influencer on social media, I follow so many other travel influencers. More often then not they are single or couples that travel the world together. These couples mottos are that they want to someday have stories to tell their kids or they want to see the world before they have kids. My …
Unforgettable Things To Do In Cortez, Colorado With Kids
Living in West Texas, when I travel up to Colorado it is to be in mountains surrounded by the color green and giant trees. I live in the desert so I feel like I get my fill of cactus and blazing sunlight on a constant basis. So each year when I travel up to southern …
Top Kid Friendly Hikes In West Texas Outside of Big Bend
I moved from Glenwood Springs, Colorado to West Texas! Can you believe we would leave green heaven for West Texas!? I know I can’t, but when God calls you kinda its best to do what He says right!? Anyway, Glenwood Springs and Midland couldn’t be more different. Glenwood is surrounded by mountains, decorated with trees, …









