Congratulations … you went to the beach, visited a souvenir shop, and now you’re the proud owner of a colorful shell hermit crab that you have absolutely no clue what you’re supposed to do with! You’ve probably already read 7 Reasons Why You Should Never Buy a Hermit Crab, and now you’re hoping PETA doesn’t show…
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Oh Sweet Summertime! Matching Mother-Daughter Swimsuits
One of the hardest things about being a mom is knowing your kiddos are only little for a little while. And while they’re little, one of the best things is knowing how much they look up to you and want to be just like you. At six years old, my little girl gets super excited…
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10 Things to Do at Shady Lake in the Ouachita Mountains
Are you looking for a great vacation for the entire family, a romantic getaway for just the two of you, or just a great daytrip or quick weekend getaway in the beautifual Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas? Then look no further than Shady Lake. 10. Make S’Mores Dip by the Campfire One of the best ways…
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Beach Photos
Are you looking for beach photos to use in your project? This is a collection of some of my favorite beach stock photos that I have taken throughout our travels. [foogallery id=”8087″] These images are available for purchase through Adobe Stock Photo. If you haven’t checked them out yet, you can get a . Tips…
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Flat Stanley Visits Texarkana
Yesterday evening it finally happened. The big yellow envelope carrying our long lost friend Flat Stanley arrived. He had been studying at a school in Corsicana, Texas with a friend of ours named Hallie. She just knew he would love checking out the sights in Texarkana, so she popped him in an envelope and sent…
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How to Avoid Bad Advice You Don’t Need for Your Disney Cruise
The internet is full of a lot of great information, and when it comes to your first Disney Cruise, it is also full of some outdated information and just plain old bad advice. I’ve rounded up some of the tips you’ve probably read online already and revised them to be a bit more accurate. Tip…
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5 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Participating in a Disney Fish Extender Group
There are a lot of reasons why I recommend Disney Cruise Lines for a family vacation. We enjoyed every minute of our experience. Perhaps my very favorite part of the cruise, however, happened long before we set sail. One of the most magical parts of our cruise was participating in the Fish Extender gift exchange…
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5 Tips for Your Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Encounter
Whether you’re planning a vacation to the Bahamas, or you’re planning what excursion to do on your port day in Nassau, one question is bound to pop-up. Should I visit Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island in The Bahamas? If your answer is yes, below are a few tips I have to help you ensure…
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20 Travel Tips for the Perfect Disney Cruise Aboard the Disney Wonder
Magical! It’s a word often used to describe Disney, and our Merrytime Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder was a classic Disney magical experience. It was the perfect first true family vacation for our three year old little girl to experience From the day we booked, I began researching everything I could to ensure I was…
Read moreDisney Cruise Day 1 (Aboard the Disney Wonder)
Day 1 of our first Disney Cruise is now in the books. It was much too cold to embark on the water activities, but the dolphins swimming in the bay (and ice cream) made being outside a bit bearable. The evacuation drill outside in the chilling weather made me appreciate what it must have been…
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