Staying on Property. Universal Orlando’s Best Keep Secret! This spring, my kids and I got an itch to travel. Since 2 of us had Universal Orlando Annual Passes and the other two had not been in 5 ½ years, this seemed like a solid plan. The problem? This travel needed to take place during the […]
Is It Worth Staying On Property At Universal Studios Orlando? Read More »
My kidlets and I got an itch to head on over to Universal over Spring Break. It’s been a tough year and we needed a little magic in our lives. We were heading there for a little Hogwarts and ended up falling in love with something new to us. Enter the Mardi Gras Festival
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Festival 2021 Read More »
Remember last month when I gave you the details on Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival here. Well, Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival has a bonus way for you to sample 5 Vegan-Friendly recipes while enjoying some fun freebies. Curious? Enter Epcot’s Garden Graze 2021! Playing is not only simple, it’s economical and can be completed
Epcot’s Garden Graze 2021 Read More »
A decade or so ago, I was OBSESSED with complicated money-saving strategies that I just will not do any more. True story, I drove to every Walgreen’s in the greater Austin area buying up diapers for free. Using a complicated store/sale/manufacturing coupon/extra bucks’ strategy, I “purchased” diapers that would take me nearly to potty-training! I
Late winter/early spring in Central Texas brings moderate temperatures. With the Cedar Pollen dissipated, now is the time to enjoy some family hikes with your family. This winter, our tween, teen and adult-ish kiddo joined us on a hike to Crockett Falls. Located in Cedar Breaks Park, on the San Gabriel River Trail, this 6-ish
Crockett Falls Texas Read More »
Well, hello March! What does the month of March mean to you? For me, March means Spring is coming. It means pretty flowers, lots of rain, and green lawns. It also means Saint Patrick’s Day is coming! Who else loves St. Patty’s Day? To me, it falls the category of low-maintenance holidays that you can
Saint Patrick’s Day Family Fun Read More »
Ah, road trips! For most of our marriage, our family has lived far from Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Purchasing 6 airline tickets to visit has not been always feasible. Additionally, upon arrival, we needed transportation for our big family. Consequently, my kids were introduced early on the great American Road trip! Back in the
Road Tripping Fun with Teens and Tweens Read More »
Fun fact: My family currently consists of children ages 12-22. That puts us smack in the middle of raising tweens, teens and adult-ish kiddos. This also presents one MAJOR problem. People don’t like doing the same things. Period. It’s HARD, so very HARD to find things that everyone enjoys willingly. At any given time, someone
Games that Teens, Tweens and Adults will Enjoy Read More »
Who hasn’t heard of the iconic Hershey Kiss? The Hershey Kiss has been pat of the the American confectionary scene since 1907!!! Since that time, Hershey kisses have come in many flavors and even sizes. Around certain holidays, Giant Kisses appear in stores nationwide. They make an impressive treat to gift! Enter the Super Kiss
How To Make A Giant Hershey Kiss with Rice Krispies Read More »
Over Christmas, our family drove 6 hours round trip to take the Hawaii-approved COVID-19 tests. Gratefully, all 6 of us tested negative and made our way to Oahu for a weeklong vacation. It was wonderful to be together in such a beautiful place. Even though most of us spent A LOT of 2020 under the
5 Affordable Water Activities in Hawaii Read More »
