Last updated on April 15th, 2018 at 06:09 pmHands down, the beach is my happy place. The serenity of just sitting and watching the waves and reading a book as the waves lap at your feet, there isn’t anything like that feeling. However, a trip to the beach with kids isn’t always the relaxing paradise…
U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
Last updated on August 30th, 2017 at 09:43 pmIf you are heading to the Gulf why not leave a day early and spend some time at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama? We recently worked a stop in Huntsville into our summer vacation and are glad we did! After visiting Kennedy Space…
Alabama’s Gulf Coast Zoo
“The Little Zoo That Could” Gulf Shores, Alabama
Unique Spring Break Destinations
Last updated on April 15th, 2018 at 06:03 pmSpring Break is so close I can practically hear it knocking. I’ll bet that if you could find a quiet spot in your house you could hear it too! Too often, we get in a rut of going to the same destination, time after time. We have…
10 Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in the U.S
Last updated on January 2nd, 2017 at 08:46 amSleigh bells are starting to sound louder and louder these days. While I am very much a stickler for the ‘respect the turkey rule’ there are some traditions I happily embrace early in the season. One of those traditions is Christmas lights! What is it about beautiful…
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn – Research Park Huntsville, Alabama
Last updated on August 1st, 2017 at 03:24 pmWhen was the last time you stayed at a Hampton Inn? If it has been a while you are in for a very nice surprise! When my family went to Huntsville, Alabama recently for a long weekend we were scheduled to stay at the Hampton Inn in the…
Kid Friendly Things to do in Huntsville, Alabama
Last updated on February 8th, 2018 at 09:47 amMy family and I recently traveled to Huntsville, Alabama for a long weekend away. From our home in Louisville, Kentucky it is just under 5 hours and it took a half of a tank of gas to get there. That is the perfect distance from our home to…
Fall Break Ideas
School is back in session and with school comes routine. I love a routine but man the homework has already started taking a toll and I can’t help but daydream about fall break. Here in Kentucky we get a break that isn’t quite a week long but it is plenty of time to get away…
Huntsville, Alabama
Last updated on August 18th, 2015 at 12:49 pmWhen planning our trip to the beach. we decided that a stop for the night at the halfway point would be the best for our sanity! The halfway point to the Gulf Coast from Louisville is Huntsville, Alabama about 5 hours down I 65. Other than the…
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama
Last updated on March 25th, 2017 at 08:49 amGulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama My family and I love to visit the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama. It is a quiet area without a tremendous amount of tourist traps. When we go we love staying at The Beach Club, it is pretty far off the main…