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
Vineyards & Wineries In and Around New Orleans – Pontchartrain Vineyards #BayouTravel
If you didn't share a pictures about it, did it really happen? HA, Of course it did! I'm guilty of not sharing every event, festival or attraction I experience with my family. I'm in the moment and oftentimes, I even leave the house without my phone! I know, crazy right.... but this time I'm making it a point to share an annual experience my husband and I use as a perfect date night without the kids. Every Spring we attend the Jazz’n the Vines concert series located in Bush, Louisiana. Only Continue Reading
Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & the Toyota USA Concert Series #LetsGoPlaces #rnrNOLA
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. New Orleans is known for putting on a great event which makes it the perfect location the annual Humana Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Once a year the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series tours throughout the U.S and Canada as well as Spain, Mexico and even Ireland. So naturally New Orleans is a perfect fit! Rock 'n' Roll weekend in New Orleans is filled with events for over 20,000 participants as well as friends and family like myself who attend Continue Reading
Music Subscription For Kids w/ #RhapsodyKids – Enter to WIN a $300 Giftcard {ad}
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post & giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Having children at the beginning of the digital revolution has allowed me to make mistakes with my first child that I valued when I had my second. A friend came to me recently with questions regarding her oldest who received a smartphone for her recent birthday. What apps should she get? What is safe for a girl her age? How can I give her privacy while safeguarding the music or videos she watches? Continue Reading
Tallahassee Attractions – John G. Riley Center and Bradford Blues Club #IheartTally #BayouTravel
On the third day of my visit Tallahassee, we made our way to Riley House. Located on Jefferson Street, Riley House was constructed in 1890 on the outside of a community called Smokey Hollow. John Riley, the buildings namesake, received formal education from both private and public institutions and later became known as an educator, and important civic leader. After receiving his first teaching job in 1877 at a school in Wakulla county, he moved on to become the principal of Lincoln Continue Reading
Memphis for Music Lovers #BayouTravel
I love traveling to Tennessee. It is by far one of my favorite states to visit year around. Are you a music lover? Nashville might be home to country music but Memphis is another Tennessee town that should be included on any music lovers travel bucket list. The birthplace of rock and roll, fans have been coming for decades to pay homage to the greats that made rock and roll a movement. Blues and Beale The nearly 2 mile stretch of downtown Memphis labeled Beale Street is where some of the Continue Reading
Stars of the Cinema – Hollywood Wax Museum Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Please read our press travel disclosure located at the bottom of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Being on vacation with the family allows you to decompress and enjoy a stress-free environment with your loved ones. For us, we love to cut up and act goofy whenever possible! While we were in Branson we visited the Hollywood Wax Museum. We have visited the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge and couldn't wait to see what was in store for us at the Branson Continue Reading
Darius Rucker, LIVE in Concert 6/21/14 Free at Harrah’s Gulf Coast #BayouTravel
All information and pictures are provided by our travel sponsor, Harrah's Gulf Coast. Mark your calendars! Save the date to see Darius Rucker LIVE in concert for FREE! That's right, Darius Rucker will be performing The Great Lawn at Harrah's Gulf Coast on June 21st. Entertainment for all ages and will kick-off at 5pm. Additional entertainment will be provided from Country acts, Eli Seals Band and A Thousand Horses! While you are there, enjoy the stay and play benefits. You can make Continue Reading
New Orleans Family Travel Guide #BayouTravel
You might be surprised the learn that families are flocking to New Orleans, Louisiana as a family travel destination. With numerous kid-friendly attractions I can see why. Although I might be a bit biased, families with children from teens to toddlers can fall in love with food, family fun and more. Over the years I have written about New Orleans multiple times and share my love for New Orleans with others. TripAdvisor has recently ranked New Orleans #10 in their 2013 Travelers Choice Award 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
One Direction: This Is Us 3D Movie Review #1DMoviePremiere
My daughter's life is semi complete! Not exactly, but the euphoric feeling has not gone away since last week's advance screening of One Direction: This Is Us 3D movie. My daughter is a 13 & a huge Directioner. She, along with a group of friends adore the band One Direction. As a mother, I sometimes worry about any strong adoration with someone in the entertainment industry. Honestly, you never know what direction a teen/young adult may head towards. I'm not even going to mention previous Continue Reading
2013 PEOPLE EN ESPANOL FESTIVAL #FestivalPeople
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Festival People En Español however, all opinions expressed are my own. I remember growing up in Los Angeles Saturday morning meant watching few carton eating a bowl of cereal & relaxing until my mother woke up. Once she was awake we would start our weekend routine cleaning house with my mother. Listening to Latin music while cleaning was her way to keep us moving and working hard to clean our small duplex. I still hear the Continue Reading