We arrived to Universal Studios Hollywood in the pouring rain. I wouldn’t have planned it that way, but in the end, I concluded that the BEST way to do Universal Studios Hollywood is on a rainy day! Here’s why: I was provided with two complimentary media tickets to enjoy Universal Studios Hollywood for a day…. [continue reading]
Epic Southern California trip without driving!
I took my eldest daughter Faith on her dream Southern California adventure for her senior trip without doing any driving! Out of all the possibilities, she chose California because it was a place she had never been, and she is a lover of theme parks and theater; we both are! Embassy Suites Anaheim South graciously… [continue reading]
Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park
Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is 160 acres of fun to explore. With exciting roller coasters, rides for every thrill level, fantastic shows, and mouth watering foods, there’s endless entertainment for the whole family. I was provided with two complimentary media tickets to enjoy Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park. I received no monetary compensation, and… [continue reading]
12 Places to Eat in Kansas City, Kansas
Oh how well you will eat in Kansas City, Kansas! I enjoyed a tasting of scrumptious eats around the city as a part of a familiarization tour with Visit Kansas City. All opinions are my own, no matter how many times I use the word amazing. 😉 Come along with me and explore these 12… [continue reading]
Missionary Travel Stories
If you are new here, my mom Frieda is a contributing writer at Laugh With Us Blog. Below she is sharing her missionary travel stories from 1963 as she set out with my dad as new missionaries. Enjoy! Missionary Travel to Costa Rica Stories In August of 1963, we were finally ready to leave for… [continue reading]
ALL YOU CAN PLAY at Chuck E. Cheese!
New look, new games, fresh food, and ALL YOU CAN PLAY–these are some of our favorite things at the newly remodeled Chuck E. Cheese in McAllen, Texas, at the 3300 Expressway 83 location. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese. The opinions and text are all mine. Our… [continue reading]
Funny Fundraiser Stories
Recently the kids are participating in activities that require fundraising. My reaction to the kids’ fundraisers reminds me so much of how my parents responded when I had to sell something. Oh the funny fundraiser stories I can tell… When I was in grade school, every year the school would inevitably send me home with… [continue reading]
Top things to do in Oklahoma City with kids
Oklahoma City is the capital of the state of Oklahoma, and also the state’s largest city. It’s the perfect size city with so much to do, yet not so big that it’s difficult to get around. Oklahoma City with the kids is a fun getaway for the family. We have visited multiple times! Here are… [continue reading]
Sticky Buns
I have made these Sticky Buns lots of times over the years and they always come out great! Well that is for the one time I made them for a men’s breakfast, and they didn’t rise. It was so embarrassing. I always wondered what happened that time. Did I forget the yeast? Ha ha! Anyway,… [continue reading]
Mount Roberts Tramway Juneau, Alaska
There is so much to do in Juneau, Alaska! We loved this port stop on our Celebrity Millennium Alaskan Cruise. First thing in the morning we went whale watching. Then we went went on a city tour of Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier. Last, we made it to Mount Roberts Tramway: Mount Roberts Tramway By the… [continue reading]