Did you know it’s possible to have a Disney experience without paying the admission prices to one of the parks? Downtown Disney is home to many shops and restaurants but also has several activities for children of all ages. If you’re not eager to pay admission to the parks, or you simply want a different kind of experience Downtown Disney may be the perfect option. If you’re driving, parking here is free. You can also take the shuttle buses from any Disney resort hotel or the water shuttle Continue Reading
Beyond the Rides: Disney’s Best Shows #BayouTravel
It’s no surprise that what most people associate with Walt Disney World are the rides and the characters. However, there are also dozens of shows happening everyday throughout all of the parks. Lots of people feel like they need to get their money out of the tickets and to them, that means riding as many of the attractions as possible. However, there are many shows that make for great experiences as well. Of course, Disney parades are magically in and of themselves and shouldn’t be missed but Continue Reading
Yats Unlimited New Book Release: DAT NOLA Riverfront plus #Sponsored Giveaway
If you are an avid reader of Blogging, Babies and the Bayou then you are probably familiar with the Lil Yat's Adventure Books (Yats Unlimited) Collection. Lil' Yat Books incorporate colorful local characters (Lil' Yat is a shrimp, Yatty Boy is a frog, Drexel is an alligator and Yatty Girl the Pelican) with New Orleans flare. The entire series of Lil' Yat's Children's Books takes young readers into a New Orleans Adventure with every page. Whether they are visiting Storyland & New Orleans Continue Reading
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – Lorax Bento Lunchbox Fun
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration starts this week! If you are looking for an easy way to make lunch fun, you can easily create a bento box. Bento is visually appealing, healthy and not as time consuming as some may think. My kids are 9 & 12 and I still find myself making a boring ham and cheese sandwich into a mini art masterpiece with simple ingredients and fresh fruits/veggies. Give this a shot and let me know how your kids enjoy this Dr. Seuss classic. Lorax Bento Pretzel Rods Cheese Continue Reading
Free Family Fun Activities #MSGulfCoast
I feel so fortunate that for the summer I dropped down to 4 days a week (versus 5 days) in order to spend more time with my kids this summer. I miss my kids when I am at work more so during the summer months. Since I am off an extra day during the week, I try to look for fun summer activities for the kids & I. But taking the kids out in the town can get pricey. Taking the kids to a kid friendly museum or attraction can cost a minimum of $40 in my area not including lunch. So I try to look for Continue Reading
Summer Fun at Sea World Orlando Florida #VisitOrlando
One thing I love about traveling with your family is that those memories are notched in their minds until they get older. My children have fond memories of many travel adventures and love to reminisce about those journeys we take as a family (hopefully through adulthood). When you visit Orlando you have to take some time to Sea World with the family. There is something so soothing about marine sea life that can make any theme park tranquil and a exciting at the same time. We were so excited Continue Reading
Going “Hollywood” at Universal Studios #VisitOrlando
A few days before Christmas I was watching Big Bang Theory late one evening with my hubby & feeding my Twitter addiction. I saw a giveaway for Universal Studios Orlando Florida Tickets that was going to in 2 hours. I remember telling my husband: "I'll be right back, going to enter a quick giveaway." Little did I know I would be the winner of 4-Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure Single Day Tickets PLUS 4-Express Pass Tickets. If your doing the math with my family your looking at over $900 Continue Reading
Summer Fun at LEGOLAND Florida #VisitOrlando
While planning our trip to Orlando my son had 1 attraction on his mind: LEGOLAND! My son loves all things LEGO. From animated cartoons on tv to bricks and figurines. My almost 9 year old could not stop thinking about our upcoming summer trip. LEGOLAND Florida is a fairly new theme park. Having opened their doors in 2011, it has quickly becomes a must see theme park & attraction in the Orlando area. Forty-five minutes away from Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida is located in Winter Haven, Florida. 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
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
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Toy Giveaway Ends 5/3
The following is a Sponsored Post. Giveaway listed below is provided by Hasbro. All opions and thoughts are as always, my own. As a young child living in Los Angeles, my mother was extremely protective of us. Since she was a single mother for so many years, she was always working to provide for my older brother & I. This meant I spent a lot of time with my older brother and enjoyed playing with him every weekend when we were not in school. By playing, I mean playing with HIS toys. We played Continue Reading
Disney Pixar’s “Finding Dory” Dives into Theaters in 2015 #FindingDory
Great news from Disney Pixar! FINDING DORY, the sequel to 2003’s Oscar®-winning film FINDING NEMO, will be released in theaters everywhere on November 25, 2015. If your a Disney Pixar fan like I am, you know how special Finding Nemo was to many families. For my family, Finding Nemo was the very 1st movie my husband & I took our daughter (now almost 13 years old) to see. Now that she is a teen, I can't wait to take her AND my little boy to see Finding Dory. The best part about the movie Continue Reading