There were so many wonderful, history rich destinations of my recent trip to Tallahassee that I couldn't possibly add them all in to one post so I decided to dedicate this stand-alone piece to the stop we made to the Mission San Luis, Florida's Apalachee-Spanish Living History Museum. I just have to say how amazing it was to have been able to visit Mission San Luis and to soak up the history that it housed. Being there and getting a first-hand taste of Florida's Apalachee-Spanish background Continue Reading
Celebrating Tallahassee’s African-American Heritage and History Day 1 #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Traveling has always been a passion of mine. There is nothing more exciting than a spontaneous road trip; the open road and a map of potential destinations is all I need to get into the traveling spirit. So, when I was given the incredible opportunity to travel to Tallahassee for an African American Heritage visit I was honored. I knew I would see some amazing places and wanted to share some of my experiences with my readers. During my first official day in the sunshine state Continue Reading
How to Prepare your Teen for an Upcoming School (Parent-Free) Trip #BayouTravel
It's hard, I know but eventually the teens with travel without us. It's going to be okay! Getting your teen ready for an upcoming school trip is something that is often overlooked by parents. Although parents are hyper aware these days, it is not hard to assume that the school will have proper supervision in place. The truth is, kids still need to know what to do in certain situations. The violent world we live in demands that we talk about uncomfortable things, and particularly so when Continue Reading
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels: America’s Favorite Waterpark #BahnLove #BayouTravel
Disclosure: The following post is a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are my own. When I think of summer, I can't help but imagine water parks, a local pool or beach time with my family. I'm counting the days until my kids let out for summer break! A few days after summer break starts my mother, youngest sister and kids are headed for our Texas Road Trip. We plan on spending a few days in San Antonio and making our way to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and enjoy a Continue Reading
Traveling with MIU COLOR® Packable Handy Lightweight Backpack – Daypack #BayouTravel #ad
With spring in full swing and summer well on it's way it's the perfect time to start gearing up for all of those activities that the weather has been too cold for. During the seemingly endless winter we've just endured I dreamed of such activities like swimming, taking long walks, indulging in sports and even taking hikes with my hubby.Each of these little dreams of mine that have taken root while I've been cooped up during the winter months are a great way to celebrate summer Continue Reading
San Antonio Cultural Travel Guide #BayouTravel
I was probably 13 or 14 years old when I visited San Antonio with my mom, sisters and grandmother. If I can fins any, I'll try and dig up some old pictures but it was a very short trip. My grandmother took us to see the Alamo and a few other local attractions before left for Austin. This month, I'll be traveling to San Antonio with my mom, sister and my own children as we sight see and visit my Uncle and Aunt. If you have a day or if you have a week San Antonio is a great place to visit. In Continue Reading
May the Fourth Be With You – Star Wars DIY Crafts Roundup
Geeky Friends Unite! Seriously though growing up with an older brother, my television experiences revolved around what my brother wanted to watch on tv. I'm talking kung fu movies, The Three Stooges and yes, Star Wars movies. All of them, over and over again. If you ask me, my husband is pretty lucky knowing that his wife doesn't watch shows that involved dancing or reality tv. Today we are taking Star Wars DIY to the next GALAXY! 1. DIY Boba Fett Star Wars Graphic Tee | Continue Reading
Texas Travel: How to Experience Houston in 48 hours #BayouTravel
Are you planning a quick visit to Houston, Texas? If you don't have a lot of time but still want to experience some of the great attractions Houston has to offer, check out this quick trip guide. Spend 48 hours in this Texas city and enjoy some sites that will make your quick trip unforgettable. The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center One definite stop that you will need to take time for during your 48 hours in Houston is at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Continue Reading
How to Clean & Simplify w/ Palmolive® Multi Surface Dish Soap #PalmoliveMultiSurface #Ad
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PalmoliveMultiSurface #CollectiveBias My mother was always a hard worker. When she came to the U.S almost 40 years ago she worked sometimes up to three different jobs. For the most part she cleaned houses and on the weekends worked in a day care for special needs children. Being a single mother at the time, my mother spent every minute she could finding houses to clean and Continue Reading
Nestlé Carnation Breakfast Essentials 50 YRS of Breakfast Across America #50YearsofBreakfast #ad
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #50YearsofBreakfast #CollectiveBias My mami used to wake up every morning and fix us a big hearty breakfast. When I was little, our breakfast menu consisted of huevos rancheros, chroizo con huevos or huevos rancheros con mole. Not that I don't love my kids but my teenage daughter wakes up no later than 5:30a.m every morning to catch the school bus. For our family, that is Continue Reading
Preparing Your Vehicle for Your Next Road Trip #BayouTravel
Road trips have become a huge focus for today’s travelers and hopping in the car to go last minute is common. Nothing is more exciting than loading up the car for a last minute weekend drive to someplace new. Going on a road trip is a great deal of fun, but you have to be prepared to do it safely. The last thing you want to do is head out on a road trip without preparing your vehicle. If you are one to go on road trips often, you can keep your car in a perpetual state of readiness. Here is a Continue Reading
My Wakeup Call – Teens, College Planning and the High Cost of Books #Sponsored
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post for CampusBookRentals.com. All opinions and thoughts are my own and is not influenced in any way. With the school year almost nearly completion, my daughter came home from school the other day with a booklet that can help plan her high school course schedule. I mean, I knew it was coming. Her high school days will come and go with a blink of an eye. She started to talk about college choices, moving out of state and the cost of tuition and Continue Reading