One of my favorite childhood travel memories occurred in Texas. My grandmother, mom and two younger sisters when to Texas to visit my aunt Missy in Austin. Along the way we made a few stops in Houston to visit family and San Antonio to visit the Alamo. Now that I have my own children I can wait until we visit the Alamo next week. I plan on visiting as much as we can while in town and museums are on top of our attraction list. Are you planning a visit to San Antonio sometime soon? If so, you Continue Reading
Sun Exposure: How to prevent heat exhaustion & sunstroke #BayouTravel
Who doesn't love summertime?!? But with the warm sun also comes responsibility and being conscience of the heat especially for our young children. With the temperatures rising this summer, cases of heat exhaustion and sunstroke are sure to rise as well. These deadly conditions are entirely preventable if precautions are taken. Because there are so many heat related illnesses each year, it becomes imperative to learn how to prevent heat exhaustion. Here are several tips that can keep you safe Continue Reading
Celebrate National Hamburger Month with Hamburger Helper® #SaveonHelper #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hamburger Helper® . The opinions and text are all mine. We like to joke with my mom that she's not much of a cook, but when I was younger Mom was "creative" in the kitchen. I'm not saying dinner wasn't good, it was affordable. Mom and I used to go grocery shopping together. She had the list and money of course while I helped her price check and match coupons. Luckily my brother and I had hearty appetites and ate Continue Reading
Tasting Tallahassee – 6 Must Try Food Experiences in Tallahassee #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Earlier this month, Tallahassee took me to a many wonderful museums and attractions. I visited some of Florida's finest museums that were bursting with rich history, and was transported back in time to experience some amazing historical artifacts with my own two eyes during my 4 day stay. As much as I loved visiting each historic destination on my itinerary, another part of my trip that I haven't gotten the chance to fill my readers in on yet were some of the delightful eateries I was able to Continue Reading
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Anniversary Dinner -Broussard’s Restaurant New Orleans #NOWFE #BayouTravel
My cup runneth over.... Every May my calendar explodes, but there is always room for lunch with friends. By friends, I mean new friends, amazing food and flavorful wine. That's exactly how I felt at the Barefoot Wines & Bubbly Anniversary luncheon at Broussard's Restaurant. For the last 10 years Barefoot Wines has been annual sponsor of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. As winemaker Jennifer Wall mentioned, Barefoot Wines is not only about wine....it's about the experience. The Continue Reading
There is a Champion in all of Us + McFarland, USA Giveaway #McFarlandUSA #MiInspiracion #Ad
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Since my children first started school I have told them everyday to "Work Hard, Be Nice". I figured if they were hard workers and were nice to others then I covered the basics. When I was little, my mother also covered the basics with me. But to us, life was only about the basics. Like many before her, she came to this country as a teenager Continue Reading
Cruise Ship & Beach Resort Cocktail Inspirations – Summer Cocktail Roundup #BayouTravel
Tropical drinks and tiny umbrellas remind me of summer. In fact, the very first thing some people do when arriving to their beach resort or boarding a cruise ship is order their favorite cocktail at the bar. It's an instant reminder to leave your worries at home and that you are officially on vacation. To hold you over until your next beach or cruise vacation, we have compiled a list of some our favorite summer cocktails with complete recipes that will allow you to create the tropical drink Continue Reading
Share Moments with a Coke + Graduation Favor Tag Printable #ShareItForward #ad
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareItForward #CollectiveBias I think any parent has that moment of uncharted territory in any milestone. When your child learns how to walk, goes to school for the first time, learn to drive I'm not ready for that and graduates from high school. This week my oldest child completes the 8th grade and is officially a freshman in high school. In addition she was honored to Continue Reading
Lofty Pursuits – Family (Tasty) Fun for the Entire Family #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
I love to travel and showcase amusement parks, museums and resorts but sometimes, it feels good to be a kid again. During my recent visit to Tallahassee, I felt like a kid again at Lofty Pursuits. Lofty Pursuits is not your typical Tallahassee ice cream parlor. We're talking ice cream, Old Fashion Victorian candy and toys. The extensive menu at Lofty Pursuits includes your typical ice cream fountain favorites including 52 varieties of sundaes. Why? Because there are 52 Sunday in the year! Continue Reading
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Family Attractions – Ripley’s 8 Gatlinburg Attractions #BayouTravel
Disclosure: The sponsored post below is part of our 2015 #BayouTravel series. All thoughts and opinions are my own and can not be influenced in any way. If you are an avid reader of mine, you already know how much my family enjoys visiting the Smoky Mountains every November. We spend almost every Thanksgiving in the Smokies and get festive for the holiday season. Once we return, we are ready to hang Christmas lights, wrap presents and decorate our Christmas tree. One of our favorite Continue Reading
Tallahassee Family Friendly Attractions- The Tallahassee Museum #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Over the course of a few days, It was evident that Tallahassee is a lovely city. I was able to see some pretty amazing sights and to meet some great people. Families are able to soak up an abundance of rich history first-hand rather than sitting at home and watching it on the history channel and for that I'm so grateful. It's not every day you get to stand where some of the greatest historical figures in history stood before you and see with your own two eyes the legacy they build/left Continue Reading
Tallahassee Attractions – John G. Riley Center and Bradford Blues Club #IheartTally #BayouTravel
On the third day of my visit Tallahassee, we made our way to Riley House. Located on Jefferson Street, Riley House was constructed in 1890 on the outside of a community called Smokey Hollow. John Riley, the buildings namesake, received formal education from both private and public institutions and later became known as an educator, and important civic leader. After receiving his first teaching job in 1877 at a school in Wakulla county, he moved on to become the principal of Lincoln Continue Reading