New Orleans is one of those cities that you must come to visit at least once in your life. I find that once you visit, you will always have a sweet spot for the city and return whenever possible. One thing that I love about living right outside the New Orleans area is that my family gets the best of both worlds. We live in a small town (actually, outside "town limits") but live just a short drive away from everything that New Orleans can offer so many tourist. Memorial Day weekend, my Continue Reading
Making New Memories at The Hotel Monteleone
17 years ago this week I was attended my Senior Prom. Unlike many girls , I didn't anticipate this day with excitement. To be honest, I wasn't a "girly girl" at all. I played sports, always wanted to make people laugh and dreaded getting dressed up. "My thing" was waiting until the last minute to decide if I was going to a dance and naturally finding a dress for it wasn't on my list of top priorities either. Since I wasn't dating anyone at the time, my friends convinced me to go to prom Continue Reading
Wallace Hartley Long Lost Titanic Violin at the Titanic Museum Attraction
Disclosure: I am a Titanic Mom Blogger. No compensation was given in any manner for this post. All thoughts or opinions are my own. As many of you know my family & I visit the Smoky Mountain area in Tennessee every November, so you know I am very familiar with the area. One of the newest attractions in the area is Titanic Museum Attraction. It encompasses history, beauty and the preservation of timeless classics. My family visited the Titanic Museum Attraction last November and we can't Continue Reading
Brandcation Swag Sponsors #InDestin
Aside from the event sponsors of our brandcation trip to Destin, Florida we also had some amazing swag sponsors that I wanted to spotlight. Many of these brands I was already a fan of and very familiar with but I was introduced to a few that were new to me and most probably to you as well. I will be spotlighting them as I am more familiar with their product and if I think it may be of use to my readers. I'm sure you will want to stay tunes because almost all of them as amazing in their own Continue Reading
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise: Destin, Florida #InDestin
Have you ever been on a Buccaneer Pirate Cruise? Well you can in Destin, Florida. I'm all for having a good time and you can definitely have a blast on the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise. The tour interactively entertains passengers with sword fights, music, dancing and fun games to play as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Destin Beaches. While in Destin, Florida this month, our group of bloggers were able to aboard the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise in an adult only Friday evening excursion. We Continue Reading
What’s Cooking? Enjoy a Virtual Food Crawl #InDestin
I have to admit that one of my favorite parts about traveling is the food. Not only am I excited that I don't have to cook for my loved ones but that I can enjoy local cuisine not available in my own hometown. For me, one of the highlights to staying at The Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village in Destin, Florida is that they have a full array of restaurants just steps from the nearest elevator. During my recent stay not only did I get to enjoy some amazing food, but the scenery is priceless. Continue Reading
Aqua Adventure with Destin Snorkel #InDestin
Disclosure: Media rates & complimentary activities may have been provided at times throughout my trip. All thoughts & opinions are as always, my own and can not be influenced in anyway. While in Destin, Florida you can't help but want to spend all your free time at the beach or poolside. But Destin has such an amazing sea life population I had to take advantage of the many aqua adventures available to travelers. For one of the activities I participated was going snorkeling in Destin. Continue Reading
More Than a Destination, It’s an Experience: Emerald Grande #InDestin
Disclosure: Media rates & complimentary activities may have been provided at times throughout my trip. All thoughts & opinions are as always, my own and can not be influenced in anyway. When traveling with friends or family sometimes you find a resort that is truly a gem. What I found this weekend is not just a gem, but an Emerald. The Emerald Grande in Destin Florida. Nothing beats the beach in the summer, especially when it is the Emerald Coast. Living in the New Orleans area I have Continue Reading
Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village Destin, Florida #Brandcation
It's been quite on the site lately but not because I have nothing to say, but because I have been traveling. I returned from Bentonville, Arkansas a few days ago and now I'm off to Destin, Florida. It has been cold and wet in New Orleans recently so some fun in the sun is exactly what I needed. Fun is one word that can describe the location I am staying in. The Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village in Destin, Florida is the prime location for a family or couple looking to enjoy the white sand Continue Reading
Road Tripping through Northwest Arkansas #SoFabCon
I recently returned from a Social Shopper Media Conference called SoFabCon in Bentonville, Arkansas. Since I am about 10 hours away from Bentonville, Arkansas we decided driving from the New Orleans area would be cost efficient. Traveling to Arkansas we encountered heavy rain, wind and the probability of snow so we truly couldn't enjoy it's beauty. But when returning to New Orleans, we saw Arkansas through a whole new light. Isn't the location beautiful? I wish we would have had an Continue Reading
Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast
Like many bloggers I occasionally attend a few events throughout the year that requires me to leave for an occasional conference or blogger event. In May I have 2 trips scheduled which requires me to leave for a few days. With blogging, my regular daytime job and the kids/husband responsibilities my time, like many mothers, is stretch to full capacity. Although I am excited for my trips, I also know my time prior to the trips are very slim. One thing on my mind is packing. I wish I could say Continue Reading
Look: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane….It’s a Minion? #Despicablimp
Are you ready for the new Despicable Me 2 movie? Scheduled to hit theaters July 2nd, 2013, the much anticipated beloved Minions are back! What better way to get moviegoers excited than promoting the movie in gigantic proportions. The Despicablimp is one of 15 airships flying in the world. It is currently flying over 15,000 feet into the air traveling from California to Florida and everywhere in between. I'm not sure which of my children was more excited but they both couldn't wait to Continue Reading