Spring 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 a list of Spring Break Destinations that are…
What you need to know about a trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, Alabama has long been a favorite vacation spot for my family in fact it an article that I wrote about it was the very first to be published on this site. Let’t not talk about that article though, it was after all my very first article and boy does it show. Over Fall…
Our Favorite Restaurants in Gulf Shores
Our family was hosted at some of these restaurants in exchange for a review and others we visited on our own. Either way, you can always count on an honest review from us! Our family has visited Gulf Shores a number of times now and we keep returning to this little town. We return for…
Find Nostalgic Family Fun at OWA in Foley, Alabama
OWA was kind enough to host my family during our time at the park, but as always our opinions are our own. .My family and I have had an extremely full Fall, that getting out of town even for a few days was a welcomed respite. Our first stop on our Fall Break Trip was…
Best Beaches for Families
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
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…