College of the Ozarks is known as Hard Work U where students can go tuition free! After inquiring further we were told that about 500 students are on full work scholarships. Most of the students work fifteen hours a week and do pay some tuition. Others also work full time during the summer to help… [continue reading]
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks
When I asked on Facebook what I needed to make sure and do while we were in Branson, a friend said to go to College of the Ozarks. I laughed out loud. Why would a family of seven want to visit a college on vacation? But I assured her that I would check it out. … [continue reading]
Table Rock State Park and Lakeshore Trail
We left White Water Park in Branson about an hour before closing. I wanted to beat the rush to the changing rooms as I was having visions of standing in a long line in hot, humid bathroom with five exhausted children. We found a nearby Steak & Shake. Jason must have been feeling really good… [continue reading]
White Water Park in Branson, MO #spon
*Disclosure: Silver Dollar City treated our family to a free day at White Water Park in Branson, MO, and we are so excited to tell you about it. All opinions are my own. White Water is 13 acres of water rides and slides. There is fun to be had everywhere! We arrived about a half… [continue reading]
Dixie Stampede Branson, MO
When I began planning my trip to Branson, there were two places that I KNEW I wanted to visit and Dixie Stampede was one of them. My sister had visited the Pigeon Forge, TN location when I was in college and had really wanted to take me there, but it never worked out. Dixie Stampede… [continue reading]
Taco Casa fun at Cabela’s
As we drove up to Cabela’s in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday the kids began shouting, “Taco Casa, Taco Casa!” I was looking the other way and didn’t see anything except parking lot. I told the kids they’d have to ask Daddy if they wanted to eat there for lunch. “No, Mom, it’s a party. … [continue reading]
Odessa Texas Meteor Crater
Jason had to go to a site visit in Odessa, Texas yesterday. He tried to get a flight Monday, but they were all sold out. Round trip it would be ten hours. That sounded like a lot for my husband to do in one day by himself as I know he has trouble staying awake… [continue reading]
Six Flags over Texas with #WetOnes #sponsored
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Wet Ones. I received free admission to Six Flags, attended an informational and complimentary luncheon, and received a gift bag and promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. I was so excited to be at… [continue reading]
Mommy and Me at the DoubleTree
“Can we go swimming now? Is it time to go swimming?” After leaving the American Girl Store behind with the very proud owner of Caroline, I drove to The DoubleTree near the Galleria. I was thankful it was very east to drive to from the mall. I purchased the room through PriceLine.com for $45! We… [continue reading]
Mommy and Me American Girl Style
This sweet girl was ecstatic to go on her first overnight Mommy and Me day. She had been looking forward to her turn ever since I took her older sister Faith several years ago. My plan is to take each girl on an overnight trip every two years beginning at age eight. It is for… [continue reading]