Today we include Arkansas our A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. For those of you not familiar with our 50 week series, Blogging Babies and the Bayou will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. My mission is to open the eyes of many readers and give a small glimpse of what your own state may offer. My daughter was 7 years old when my parents brought her to her 1st Arkansas State/National Park. My daughter, now a teen, frequently recalls that same trip with Continue Reading
Top 5 Romantic Travel Destinations
It's fun to take vacations with the family or on your own, but sometimes you just want to get away from it all with your significant other. You and your loved one need to be able to get away together so you can refresh and rejuvenate your relationship. This will help keep you two close for many years to come, making it easier to recommit to each other every day. Europe Europe is a great place to travel if you're looking for a romantic vacation. Many of the major cities and towns on this Continue Reading
Living in Louisiana – Visiting Fort Pike State Historic Site
Living in Louisiana is like stepping into a time machine. Louisiana is so fortunate to have lived and survived some of our Nations most difficult times. Fort Pike is an example that survival mechanism that New Orleans still carries on today. My grandfather instilled in me a love for Louisiana History. Because of this, I find myself constantly trying to engage my own children with Louisiana history. Last weekend Fort Pike had their annual Historic Reenactment. I found myself bracing the Continue Reading
Gulf Shores Mardi Gras + Free Download Mardi Gras Printable
When I was 12 year old I had my very first New Orleans Mardi Gras Experience. It was actually a Metairie Parade, but 23 years later this blogging mama has had her fair share of Mardi Gras moments. Now that my children are older, I struggle to find ways to incorporate family vacations into the kid's school and social schedules. Do you have a teen? Trust me, that girl will NOT miss school for anything. I find myself using Mardi Gras Break as the perfect time to take a few days off of my full-time Continue Reading
How to Stay on a Budget When Friends and Family Visit #BayouTravel
No matter how good we are about staying on budget, there are times when we entirely blow our whole budget for the month. Family and friends that are visiting, or even friends that we ordinarily spend time with, can sometimes talk us into spending more on activities and shopping that we would if left on our own. With the Mardi Gras & Easter holidays approaching, and more visits with family and friends that you are normally used to, this is a great time to go over your finances and arm yourself Continue Reading
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach #BayouTravel
I love winter but I can't take the cold much longer. In fact, I have been planning my travel destinations for 2014. You can guarantee that the beach will be involved. I am planning an upcoming to Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is 32 miles of sugar-white beaches that stretch along a 27,000 acre island on the northernmost coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The location is absolutely breathtaking and a short drive from the New Orleans area. If you have yet to visit Gulf Shores you will be Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Arizona State Parks #BayouTravel
Today’s 2014 #BayouTravel series: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight features Arizona State Parks. If you are interested in reading our previous A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight featuring Alabama State Parks, Arizona State Parks and other exciting travel posts, you can type the word #BayouTravel into our blog’s search bar for additional travel links. Enjoy Arizona’s Walk in the Park. Arizona If you're looking to head a little west this year for vacation, check out the great Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Alaska’s State Parks #BayouTravel
Today's 2014 #BayouTravel series: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight we feature Alaskan State Parks. If you are interested in reading our previous A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight featuring Alabama State Parks and other exciting travel posts, you can type the word #BayouTravel into our blog's search bar for additional travel links. Enjoy Alaska's Walk in the Park Alaska's State Parks If you really want to get back to the wilderness this year, there's no place like Continue Reading
Top 3 Must Haves For Family Travel
When traveling with kids of any age, parents tend to think about what they should bring along to keep them occupied and safe. There are things your child may need specifically, and you should always add that to the list, but for every child, always include these following three things. 3 things you need to take with you when traveling with kids Toys and Games Anytime you travel with your child, have them bring a favorite toy or game. Then, pack additional items that can keep them Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – State by State, Alabama State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we kick off a new series for Blogging Babies and the Bayou called: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. This 50 week series will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. I had my first camping experience through Girl Scouts in Los Angeles and moved to S.E Louisiana as a teen where camping was a family past-time. Over the years, my husband (and expert camper) and I have visited various campgrounds and state parks in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. My Continue Reading
Smoky Mountain Family Attractions: Country Tonite Theatre #BayouTravel
Our family is consistently looking for quality entertainment while traveling. 16 years my husband & I went to our first opry show together and since then, we were hooked! Where can you get clean family entertainment that includes singing, dancing, comedy, country and gospel in Pigeon Forge? Country Tonite Theatre has been providing quality entertainment in Pigeon Forge since 1997. In fact, Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge, Tenneesse has won so many awards including “2001-2013 show of the Continue Reading
Louisiana Travel – Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Camp Salmen Nature Park #BayouTravel
Living in Southeast Louisiana outdoor fun is always in season. Nature trails are plentiful in our area especially in the bayou. Located on scenic Bayou Liberty near Slidell, Louisiana, Camp Salmen is one of Louisiana's historic landmarks. Camp Salmen spans 130 acres which were once part of the Salmen Brick and Lumbar Company. Many of the bricks used to build the city of New Orleans were made by the Salmen Brick and Lumbar Company which holds additional significance to Louisiana history. Continue Reading