West Texas is a hot desert with not much more than dirt and oil rigs. Did I mention that it is hot? Summer time in West Texas is like living in a microwave! The temperature in the hundreds is the norm. With this intense of heat there are only 2 things you want in life, …
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A Unique Christmas Tradition: Visiting Kentucky’s ONLY Reindeer Farm
You’ve visited Santa, I am sure you have visited Mrs. Claus; but have you visited his reindeer!? Let’s face it Santa is everywhere. My kids have seen him 5 times already and we are only on week 2 of December! They have even had story time with Mrs. Claus. These were all picture perfect memories …
How to Have The Most Country Christmas in New Braunfels, Texas
Christmas is red and it is “GRUENE!” Green like Gruene, Texas! Yes, green is how Gruene is pronounced! Gruene and New Braunfels is the place to be for the most country Christmas experience you will find! I mean when you think of a destination Christmas in Texas, you are looking for a country Christmas; and …
A Frosty Family Adventure at ICE! Gaylord Opryland’s Winter Wonderland: What To Expect When Visiting In 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of year in Nashville, Tennessee!! Christmas is in full gear and there is so much to do. Cheekwood Gardens has gorgeous lights and the zoo is lite up with hundreds of Chinese Lanterns and dragons! While these are all amazing to see, Nashville’s Christmas Gem is walking through the chilly …
Hank the Cowdog Takes Over Lubbock’s Ranching Heritage Center with an Exciting New Experience
I feel like every little girl grows up wanting to be one of two things, either a princess or a cowgirl. I was one of those cowgirl gals! So my childhood consisted of cowgirl boots, horse movies, and any sort of ranching book there was. One of my favorite childhood western book series was Hank …
The Unique Experience of Camping At Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Never have I ever been through a state that can’t make up its mind as to what it wants to be. Within a 3 hour drive through California we traveled through barren desert, high mountains, rolling grass hills, giant sequoia forests, and gorgeous beaches. California has such a variety to it! So no shocker when …
9 Family-Friendly Activities In South Padre Island, Texas
Texas is such a cool state, because it literally has a little bit of everything! There is city, mountains, desert, plains, and coastline! When people think Texas though normally they think more cowboy and desert vibe, which is a great part of Texas. But one of the best parts of Texas is the coastline!! Our …
From Meltdowns to Memories: The Realities of Traveling with Kids
There is something pretty amazing about driving to the mountains and hiking for a couple hours to reach an overlook to a spectacular view. Or to relax on the beach on an exotic island, listening to the waves pounding on the beach and the seagulls hovering nearby. To visit a completely new place and see …
The Pros and Cons of Camping At Choke Canyon State Park
As a mom of 4 kids, traveling becomes pretty expensive real quick. That is 4 more people to pay admission prices for, 4 more to pay to feed, and that means we have to pay for places that allow more people; which mean bigger, which mean more expensive. But I LOVE to travel so how …
What To See And Do In Farmington, New Mexico
I can not tell you how many times in my life I have driven through Farmington, New Mexico; cause that is what Farmington has always been. Just a stop on the way to get to where I want to go. Instead of Farmington just being a stop for gas, I wanted to make some memories …