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Texas Bluebonnets

Texas Spring 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]

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Sea Rim State Park Port Arthur, Texas

Sea Rim State Park Birds Port Arthur

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]

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A day in Sweetwater, Texas

Sweetwater Texas wall art

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]

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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge winter hike

Santa Ana National Wildlife Reserve Canopy Bridge San Juan Texas

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]

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Family Travel Mom-Hacks

South Padre Family Vacation

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]

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Holiday Sand Castle Village South Padre Island

South Padre Holiday Sand Castle Village

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]

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Moody Gardens Hotel at Christmas

Moody Gardens Hotel 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]

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Explore Galveston’s Historical Sites

Explore Galveston's Historical Sites Homeschool

Who doesn’t love the beach? Galveston is a great place to take in some sun and waves! Whether you’re on a week long family vacation, weekend getaway, or making your way to a cruise, take some time to explore Galveston’s historical sites.  My visit to Galveston, Texas was sponsored as a part of a familiarization… [continue reading]

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How could such a perfect day have had so much go wrong?

It was a homeschool field trip for our Classical Conversations Community high school group. It’s called Protocol, a time set aside to focus on etiquette and culture. This year a day trip to San Antonio was chosen. It sounded like a lot of fun, and I wanted to experience this with my daughter, so I… [continue reading]

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Gabriella’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria South Padre Island

Ever since I was little I loved our trips to South Padre Island, Texas! The beach was always a blast, but many times we would drive to the Island to eat. The island has great food! My newest island favorite it Gabriella’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria! If you’re hungry for Italian this is the place!… [continue reading]

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