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 …
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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 …
Unforgettable Things To Do In Durango, Colorado With Kids
Colorado is THE place to visit! I mean people from all over the world come to this state because it is just beyond beautiful!! When we drive up from Texas to visit Colorado, we enter through the south side and the first town we drive through is Durango! I LOVE DURANGO!! This adorable little town …
What To Expect When Visiting Black Chasm Caverns
California has it all! I mean it has Disney, the Redwoods, the beaches, desert, mountains, waterfalls, city! You name it and California’s got it. So no surprise when I tell you that California is pretty amazing underground as well! California has more than a thousand known caves you can explore. One of those amazing caves …
Adventure Awaits: Things to Do In Big Spring, Texas
Like many other Permian Basin towns, Big Spring, Texas was built up due to the thriving industry of the area…..oil! The city is located in one of the largest oil-producing regions in the United States. Oil equals jobs, jobs equal people, and people want stuff to do. Which begs the question what is there to …
Essential Tips For Visiting Joshua Tree National Park With Kids
I LOVED Joshua Tree National Park!! If I am being honest, when I first thought of going to Joshua Tree I thought it was just going to be another desert like where I live in West Texas. I expected a couple of actual Joshua Trees and maybe some cactus, but that was it. My expectations …
Yosemite In A Day: Maximizing Adventure In Minimal Time
You are about to visit Disney Land for adults, Yosemite National Park! Just like my kids get excited for Disney I have that same amount of excitement for this gorgeous National Park! It is incredible and I am sure that is not the last time I will describe Yosemite in that way. I visited Yosemite …
Essential Tips For First-Time Visitors To Penny Hot Springs
Everyone wants to visit the Aspen valley in Colorado and for good reason. Maroon Bell, Independence Pass, Glenwood Hot Springs, the Grottos Ice Caves, Snowmass Village, Buttermilk Ski Area, and the list goes on and on. Everything you do and see just makes your soul sing and your jaw drop! It is so beautiful! People …
Where To Find The Best Kolaches In West Texas
When I was serving for 18 months as a missionary in Washington, I would get asked all the time about cowboys and rodeos. People would talk to me about the oilfield, steaks, Tex-Mex food, Bluebell Ice Cream, and football; these are what people thought of when they heard I was from Texas. I get it …