Imagine tender all natural red Angus Meyer beef smoked low and slow to perfection and then lathered with some of the best homemade barbecue sauce and secret Shed sauce your lips have tasted in a looooonnnngggg time! Top with a few pickles and onions and you will see pigs fly! No, literally. You never know what you'll see at The Shed Bar-B-Que and Blues Joint in Oceans Springs, Mississippi. Every heard the saying: One man's junk is another man's treasure. Well, that is precisely Continue Reading
Visit Local State Parks – State by State, Kansas State Parks {Spotlight} #BayouTravel
Today we include Kansas in 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. If you haven't included Kansas into your U.S travel bucket list, then get ready to grab a pen and paper to make it official! Enjoy our Walk in the Continue Reading
Back to School Prep: Teens & Science – Making Science Fun
Science projects are an awesome part of a child’s life. Most kids enjoy science class and need little motivation to engage in scientific study. If it’s in class or at home it rarely matters, kids will go beyond expectations to conduct science experiments and assigned projects. Teenagers though are a different story. As science begins to get more difficult in the teenage years you can expect some resistance and downright refusal to engage in any science fun. If you are experiencing science Continue Reading
Chris Isaak Concert at the House of Blues New Orleans #BayouTravel
It's summertime which means we don't have after-school/after work responsibilities and more free time in the evenings! I might as well enjoy because the kids will be back in school in just a few shorts weeks which means more DATENIGHTS! Can I get an AMEN? :) We recently celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary by catching Chris Isaak at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Not only did we have tickets to the concert but we also had upstairs access to the Foundation Room! We have been to Continue Reading
Wellness Wednesday – Foods to Avoid for Healthy, Better Skin
Our skin is one of the biggest indicators of our health, not surprisingly because it also happens to be the biggest organ. Everything that we go through in life, has a way of changing the appearance and health of our skin. Likewise, the food that we eat is the best way for our bodies to absorb the nutrients that we need, and those nutrients enhance our appearance. Some food though, might be the last thing you want to try, especially if you regularly struggle with keeping your skin looking Continue Reading
Visit Local State Parks – State by State, Iowa State Parks {Spotlight} #BayouTravel
Thank you for joining us for another week of our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we journey to a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the state parks of Iowa. You may not have even heard of these state parks and all their beauty even if you live there. You may just be looking for someplace new to explore. We invite you to join us in learning about the state parks in each of the 50 states. Now, Continue Reading
Visit Local State Parks – State by State, Indiana State Parks {Spotlight} #BayouTravel
Today we include Indiana in 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. If you haven't included Indiana into your U.S travel bucket list, then get ready to grab a pen and paper to make it official! Enjoy our Walk in the Park. Continue Reading
Kliebert’s Alligator & Turtle Farm – Family Attractions In the New Orleans Metro
My teenage daughter is now a full-time (summer) employee! Great right? Well, it's sorta put a damper on our travel plans this summer. Between my son's summer football practice, volleyball practice, weight training and this summer job, both of my kids have my running the roads but that doesn't put a stop to travel even if it's just exploring our own area on the weekends. This summer local family attraction (near New Orleans) we visited was Kliebert's Alligator & Turtle Farm in Hammond, Continue Reading
Family Travel Chat: How to Make Room in Your Budget for a Family Vacation
The following is a sponsored post. Please read my disclosure policy for more information. Spending time together as a family is one of the most rewarding of all experiences. A great way to get that quality time together is by taking a family vacation each year. The problem is that many families may not be able to afford a yearly trip. Here are some ways you can cut back on your other expenses in order to have room in your budget for a family adventure each year. Eat at Home More Continue Reading
How To Travel And Save Using Groupon Coupons #GrouponCoupons #ad
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I love to travel but finding new ways to trim my travel expenses require careful planning and a little work but sometimes I can pull out my secret weapon - Coupons. Groupon Coupons to be exact! Now only can I save money on everyday items using Groupon Coupons but I can utilize Groupon for my travel needs as well. The first thing I do is change my city to reflect my pending travel destination. Groupon allows me to save BIG at Continue Reading
Theatrical Circus Sensation BraVeau Comes To Beau Rivage in Biloxi Mississippi – Ms. Gulf Coast
Looking for some family fun this summer? There is still time to catch the theatrical circus sensation, BraVeau, at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino this summer. BraVeau performances began early this summer in June and runs through August 7. The 80 minute thrilling production features performers from Russia to Mongolia and demonstrate athletic agility, precision dance routines and dare devil stunts that the entire family will enjoy. My husband and I spent the weekend at the Beau Continue Reading
Visit Local State Parks – State by State, Illinois State Parks {Spotlight} #BayouTravel
Today we include Illinois in 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. If you haven't included Illinois into your U.S travel bucket list, then get ready to brag a pen and paper to make it official! Enjoy our Walk in the Continue Reading