Are you planning to do some traveling during 2015? If you consider yourself a foodie or at least a lover of fine foods and cuisines, then you may want to add a few great foodie destinations to your travel list for this year. What's on this list? While certainly not complete, this list offers a taste (pun intended) or some of the best hot spots for great food and the finest in dining. Check out these choices and enjoy your travels -- and the culinary delights these hot spots have to Continue Reading
Pros and Cons to Purchasing a CityPASS® on your Next Vacation #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I'm always looking for ways to save when I travel and knew my readers would enjoy learning more about the company. I did use them on my recent Atlanta visit and hope to use them again in the future. I was provided with 2 media/press booklet to use and learn more about the saving and service they provide to their clients. It's no secret that visiting tourist attractions during a vacation can use up a large chunk of your travel budget. One way to save money if your Continue Reading
Score Big On and Off the Field with a Fruit Kabob Recipe and POWERADE® #SidelineHero #Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SidelineHero #CollectiveBias Both of my kids are active in sports. In my house, my back porch is filled with cleats and athletic equipment. Making sure my children have the right sports equipment is only one part of team mom job. The other, is making sure my children have the proper game time snack. When you're out on the soccer field your children need plenty of water to keep Continue Reading
Come Celebrate Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park – 40th Anniversary in Robert, LA #BayouTravel #Spon
Disclsoure: The following is a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Please see disclosure section for additional information. Last summer my family and I had to pleasure of camping at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Robert, LA. Since my family and I enjoy camping, we were thrilled to know we can have some family fun, so close to the New Orleans Metro area. We loaded up the minivan, threw the bikes in the truck and waited for the kids to get off the school bus one Friday Continue Reading
Travel Tips: Potty Training Tips While on Vacation #BayouTravel
If you are potty training your little one, a vacation or trip can certainly throw a wrench into the progress. There are a few things you can do to help promote potty training while you are away from home and on vacation. Check out these tips to help you and your little one stay on track and not ruin the headway you've made. Take a Potty With You Be sure to take your little one's favorite potty chair with you on vacation. Familiarity is very important when you are trying to potty train and Continue Reading
Stepping into Prom Fashion w/ Macy’s and Beauty Fashion Vlogger Lindsey Hughes #MacysProm #ad
Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided compensation for this post about Macy's Prom. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. It's no secret that my "babies" and I are stepping into uncharted waters. My daughter is now a teenager and formal dances have already begun. If you keep up with my on Facebook you may have remembered how I went shopping with my teen in search for a formal dress. we were looking for something age Continue Reading
Family Fun Night – How to Host Your Own Paddington Party #PaddingtonMovie #Ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for BSM Media and Starz. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Our work week and weekends are filled with after-school activities and ballgames. This leaves our Friday nights open for a family night with no obligations or commitments. Since my children are older they tend to watch comedy or action movies. On our last movie night we saw the previews to Paddington The Movie to which my 10 year old son said we HAD to watch it. Do you remember the Continue Reading
New York City Travel: Free Things to do in NYC #BayouTravel
Are you planning a trip to New York City? If you're trying to stick to a budget, you may want to check out some of the free attractions and activities the city has to offer. Take a look at this list then make your plans to enjoy the Big Apple regardless of the size of your budget. Brooklyn Bridge Park Check out the attractions at Brooklyn Bridge Park -- an 85-acre recreation site that has a number of unique features and attractions. One that is especially memorable is a 1920s era carousel Continue Reading
Are We There Yet? Traveling with Children and SNICKERS® #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias #Shop
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias Are we there yet? As a parent, you have heard this statement many times. As a kid, you are guilty of asking this of your Mother or Father. My children have endured many trips in such a short life. But no matter how many times we load up the car for a new adventure, long car rides are not always fun. Cramped quarters, motion sickness and Continue Reading
Travel Questions Answered: How do I obtain a Passport? #BayouTravel
If you are planning to travel outside of the United States, you will need one very important piece of identification: A passport. Do you know to get one? Here's a quick rundown on what you need to do to get your passport so you are ready to head out on your next adventure. Go to Your Local Post Office Your local post office will have the necessary form to apply for a passport. The form is known as DS-11. There are also passport services available online that allow you to fill out your Continue Reading
Macy’s Presents: Prom 2015 Events – Coming to NOLA and a City Near You #MacysProm #NewOrleans
I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided compensation for this post about Macy's Prom. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. Your daughter's big night is almost here! Prom has always been the highlight of almost every high school teen but preparing for the big night can be overwhelming. One of the best things you can do for your teen daughter or granddaughter is plan well in advance. Even if Prom is an entire year away, knowing Continue Reading
Vegas Baby! Top Family Attractions in Las Vegas #BayouTravel
Are you planning a family vacation to Las Vegas in the near future? Vegas is more than just gambling and nightlife. Check out these family attractions that are sure to please your crew when you visit this city. Caesar's Palace You don't have to be a guest at this famous hotel to enjoy what it has to offer for the family. Housed inside the hotel is a 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium that is packed full of tropical fish that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy seeing. Sharks, rays, and Continue Reading