Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri is an outdoor lover's dream. There are endless areas to explore the outdoors through water sports, hiking, swimming, cave touring and so much more. One of the best places to go and explore the splendor that nature has to offer in this area is Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Just a short drive outside of town, this vast wonderland of springs, caves, karst geology, trails and even castle ruins provides endless hours of fun and exploration for families. Any visit to Ha Ha Continue Reading
5 Easy Steps to a Kid Inspired Bug Out Bag with Duracell #PrepWithPower #CollectiveBias #Shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertisers. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #PrepWithPower My husband and I are natural preppers! Not the fanatical kind but we believe it is never to early to prepare for an emergency. We encourage our children to embrace emergency preparedness and not be afraid of "worst case scenario". Aside from owning a generator, solar panels, having plenty of Duracell batteries on hand and much more we also have our own Continue Reading
Get Ready to Soar High! Planes: Fire & Rescue #ArribaPlanes Twitter Party 7/10 9pm EST #Spon
Sponsored Are you ready to soar high in the sky? I know I am! In fact, we are hosting a twitter party in anticipation of the new Planes: Fire & Rescue family movie. Get your party shoes on and join me as we enjoy an hour of twitter fun plus win some great prizes for your little fire engines at home! I want to see all of my readers at this party so please RSVP as soon as possible. "Planes: Fire & Rescue" is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic Continue Reading
6 Adventure Travel Destinations Not to Miss #BayouTravel
If you’re an adrenaline junkie you’re always on the lookout for the next great adventure. There are amazing places to explore all over the world but these six will give you the kick start you’re looking for and a once in a lifetime experience to write home about. Rafting in Honduras Imagine whizzing through an isolated rainforest jungle in a whitewater rafting boat! Some of the worlds’ best rafting conditions can be found in the rivers of Central America and Honduras is quickly becoming a Continue Reading
Travel Tips: Pros and Cons of Timeshares #BayouTravel
A timeshare, on the surface, looks like the perfect vacation solution for people across the globe...and for some it is. It has plenty of dynamic features and benefits to draw people in. Likewise, there are plenty of reasons to give pause before purchasing a timeshare. Here are some pros and cons of timeshare ownership to consider before diving in along with some basic information you will need: Timeshare basics Most timeshares are based around buying vacations in advance. The way this is Continue Reading
Oak Alley Plantation Tour Vacherie, Louisiana #BayouTravel
Today we are sharing our recent tour experience at Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana. As media, my family & I obtained complimentary admission to the tour. Opinions are always my own. Twenty four years in the New Orleans area and I have yet to see it all! For me traveling throughout the New Orleans area and Louisiana as a whole is a personal mission of mine. So it is no surprise that my family and I enjoy touring the area on our available weekends. Recently we visited Oak Alley Continue Reading
Summertime Family Experience: Bonfire Fare and Fun #BayouTravel
Some call them bonfires; some call them campfires; the name is just a function of region and culture. Either way, after a long day of fun, there is no finer way of continuing that fun, while simultaneously slowly shifting down the gears into relaxation, than with a fire. Here are some ways of enjoying an outdoor fire with family and/or friends. Things on sticks Smores are the classic bonfire treat. One can get fancy-schmantzy about this, but the simple ways are the best ways. Hot dogs, Continue Reading
How to Plan Your Next Cruise Ship Vacation #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I will be attending a Carnival Cruise Lines 7 day press event with my family aboard Carnival Dream. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. I can't believe in less than 1 month I will be boarding Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Dream with my entire family. This will be my husband's first cruise experience and I am so excited to share this with him. Carnival Dream is the largest ship in the New Orleans post which can hold 3,646 passengers and over 1000 feet in length. What an Continue Reading
Help Your Teen Get Lost in a Book: 5 Summer Reads for Teens
Post contains Amazon Affiliate links which earn me a few pennies for every gazillion books sold through my personalized link. My daughter is diehard book lover! She loves to read and I love to watch her get lost in a novel. Get your teen reading when you select some of these hot titles on Amazon right now. Today my teen is sharing her Top 5 Summer Reads for Teens. Whether you are looking for romance, adventure, suspense, mystery, or a great series, Amazon has a wide selection of YA and Continue Reading
Getting Up Close & Personal With My Sporty Teen #CelebrateCloser #Ad
Disclosure: Post is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Crest® and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are my own and can not be influenced in any way. I have made no secret that our family is a SPORTS family! If a ball is involved, my kids want to learn how to play the game. But lessons, league fees, equipment etc can cost our family a pretty penny. This is one reason why our household does what it needs to in order to stay healthy. Preventative care is a must for any Continue Reading
River Cruises vs Ocean Cruises – Similarities and Differences #BayouTravel
When you hear the word cruise does a giant ocean liner automatically come to mind? For most people, that’s the only kind of cruising they are familiar with however, river cruises are another option. You may be familiar with short river cruises such as sightseeing on Thames or Seine. The river cruises I’m talking about here are multi-day trips that cover much more space. There are definite advantages and disadvantages to each, and the type you pick will largely depend on your personality and Continue Reading
Traveling to France? Here’s why you should Bayou! Travel Bucket List #BayouTravel
Chateaus, rolling valleys, picturesque Alpine mountains, and oh the food! Of all the destinations in the world, France consistently ranks at the top for tourism and visitors year after year. If you’re after romance, culinary heaven, or charming country villages France delivers in droves. Background and History of France Lengthy tomes have been written on the history of France, which still fail to do it justice. Archeological discoveries indicate humans lived in the region that is now France Continue Reading