Our most recent family road trip took us through Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas and Pensacola, Tampa Bay, and Orlando, Florida. We have so many beautiful family memories from our trip. One of our favorite Tampa Bay attractions was Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park. It is unlike any other zoo we have been to. I… [continue reading]
Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont, Texas
We experienced a new side of Texas! Gators y’all! Gator Country Adventure Park is the largest Alligator Sanctuary in Southeast Texas! Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau. All opinions are my own. Gator Country is a 15 acre alligator preserve and home for over 450 alligators,… [continue reading]
Texas Bluebonnets
Spring is my favorite time of the year to road trip Texas! By now I’m sure you’ve already guessed why…BLUEBONNETS! I love all the wildflowers and trees blooming, but the bluebonnets are my favorite. I gaze out the window ooing and ahing, and all the kids get involved in helping us spot them, so we… [continue reading]
Sea Rim State Park Port Arthur, Texas
We were so ready to leave the books behind and step into nature and fun! Perfect first stop on our latest family road trip was Sea Rim State Park in Port Arthur, Texas. Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with Visit Port Arthur Texas. All opinions are my own. The first thing… [continue reading]
A day in Sweetwater, Texas
In spite of the crazy stressful beginning to this road trip, (Find that story here: When Mom gets good and mad…) we had a wonderful time in Sweetwater, Texas beginning with our accommodations. Holiday Inn Express Sweetwater We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Y’all, I can’t remember a hotel stay where every staff that… [continue reading]
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge winter hike
Winter is my favorite time to go hiking in south Texas. Most days it’s just perfect outside. I actually had to have the kids change out of their shorts to go, in case it grew late and a little chilly. I was getting stir crazy! You see lots of our fun outings and trips; I… [continue reading]
The Pepin Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast
What a fantastic time we had in southern Indiana! My family’s favorite accommodations of the entire two week trip was our stay at The Pepin Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast. Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with GoSoIn. All opinions are my own. This beautiful bed and breakfast was built in 1851… [continue reading]
Family Travel Mom-Hacks
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and NicePak, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #nicencleanwipes http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Traveling with my family is a priority! I work really hard to be able to travel and vacation with five kids. Time spent together away from the hum… [continue reading]
Holiday Sand Castle Village South Padre Island
Christmas the South Padre way, with lots and lots of sand! Don’t miss the Holiday Sand Castle Village at South Padre Island, Texas.The exhibit is located outside the South Padre Island Convention Center. The best part? It’s free!! It is open daily from 12:00 to 9:00 until January 2. The intricate Holiday Sand Sculptures are… [continue reading]
Moody Gardens Hotel at Christmas
Moody Gardens goes all out for Christmas! I love Moody Gardens Hotel at Christmas! We took a family weekend getaway to Galveston, Texas at Christmastime. It was magical! Our stay at Moody Gardens Hotel was hosted as a part of a familiarization trip with Texas Travel Talk and Galveston City Visitors Bureau. All opinions are… [continue reading]