It’s almost Halloween. The fun is just starting and ramps up this weekend, and every weekend leading up to the big day is FULL of Halloween fun. Now’s the time to make your plans and get […]
Nothing says Fall like visiting a pumpkin patch and picking the perfect pumpkin to decorate for Halloween in New Orleans! Here is a list of pumpkin patches in New Orleans. Pumpkin Patches in Jefferson Parish: St. Martin’s Episcopal […]
It’s that time of year again when we hope the weather starts to get cooler and pumpkins show up EVERYWHERE! One of our favorite things to do this time of year is to visit local […]
It’s the time of year when everything goes bump in the night when ghostly friends come out to play, and everyone wants to be scared. To help you have a spooky good time this Halloween, […]
I love Winnie the Pooh, he is one my all time favorite Disney characters. There is just something about that little ball of fluff that makes my heart happy. Oh course meeting him in person at Walt […]
When we moved to Pensacola, I had heard about Community Maritime Park but wasn’t exactly sure where or what it was. I mean a park behind the local minor league stadium, what? During lockdown in […]
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” I’ve had been seeing Sweet Cone Alabama pop up on Instagram. So one day when we still lived in Pensacola, while out running errands, my […]
We wanted to do something different on our recent trip to Florida. We decided to head down to Tampa, Florida to check out Busch Gardens instead of our normal trip to Walt Disney World. To help […]
If you are gluten-free, you know how hard it is to find delicious baked goods. There are many things out there, but sometimes they miss the mark or aren’t made in a dedicated gluten-free facility […]
One of our favorite attractions in Pensacola is the National Naval Aviation Museum There is so much to see and do here, from flight simulators, to learning about the rich history of our country, naval aviation history […]
When I heard a park by the Pensacola airport where kids can watch the planes land and take off, I knew I just had to visit. Aviation Discovery Park is the name and this place […]
It’s August, which means it’s basically spooky season and time for ALL the pumpkins. Mickey pumpkins, regular pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, painted pumpkins, carved pumpkins… you get it right? ALL the pumpkins. And because we love everything Disney, […]
No trip to Walt Disney World is complete without a trip over to Disney Springs. We take at least two or three trips to Disney Springs every time we take a Walt Disney World trip. It’s a […]
The Louisiana Children’s Museum is the children’s museum of our dreams. Located inside New Orleans City Park we think you are going to fall in LOVE all of the interactive exhibits at the Louisiana Children’s […]
Storyland in New Orleans City Park has been a favorite place for kids and adults. This beloved New Orleans attraction has been a part of our hearts for 60 years. In 2019 it got a major upgrade! STEM-related activities, […]
If you’ve got a kid between the ages of 5-12 and at some point in their lives have liked LEGO. Legoland Florida is the place to take them. We recently took the 10 hour trip from […]
This summer we booked a trip to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida after friends suggested that everyone should visit at least once. We loved our day, and while I thought this would be a one and done […]
When you ask in any local mom’s group where the best parks and playgrounds are in Pensacola, Perdido Kids Park is at the top of that list. There is good reason for this, the park is […]
My family recently spent the day at White Sands Lake Day Beach, a spring-fed lake located in Enon, Louisiana. Located just north of Folsom, it’s centered between Franklinton, Covington, and Bogalusa. It’s a perfect spot for […]
Need some new date night ideas? It is time to rethink the same old movie and dinner date night. New Orleans has it all, whether you are looking for a romantic walk or some creative fun. We […]
Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags and is rich in history and culture. These museums and historical sites tell the story of Pensacola’s past, present and future. Looking for something to do in Pensacola […]
A few years ago, we set out from New Orleans to find the perfect family vacation for under $1000. Could we do it and visit Destin, Florida, and the Northwest Florida Coast and have fun? Of course, we […]
Life is busy. As parents we are always rushing here, there and everywhere. We barely have time to shower some days, and date nights are the LAST thing on our minds. However, it’s important to take time […]
When I first started venturing out with two kids, I remember the drama involved with long trips with two kids in a car. We started doing day trips from New Orleans and overnight trips to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area […]
I love birds. Growing up we had cockatiels, cockatoos and African Greys. There was even a time where we raised baby birds. I found a place here in Pensacola that allows me to visit and […]
A few years ago, I got tired of paying for country club membership just to use the pool area for the summer. I got season passes to Gulf Island Waterpark instead and we go every […]
I had heard about Lulu’s for the last few years. Everyone I talked to RAVED about their food allergy menu and said this was a must do when traveling to the Alabama Gulf Coast. We’ve just […]
One day on the way to Ft. Pickens we stumbled upon this adorable little beach park. We are always on the lookout for great attractions along the Gulf Coast that are perfect for kids. This is one […]
Our family LOVES Walt Disney World. Having kids with food allergies and being gluten-free myself, Disney is the place where we can eat freely with little to no worries. This is the main reason we continue to […]
If you are like most people, you want to take a trip to Walt Disney World when the kids aren’t in school. This means going during a holiday or over the summer. It’s just as hot there as […]
It’s check out day and your Walt Disney World vacation is almost over. You’re all checked out and your flight isn’t until late in the evening and you’re not sure how to spend your day. Here are […]
Lots of us consider our pets to be part of our family. It’s not surprising that we want to take them on vacation with us. Did you know you can take them to Walt Disney World with […]
A trip to Walt Disney World is half sprint and half marathon and completely exhausting. If you’re like me the go go go and crowds start to get to you after a bit and you just need […]
A few years ago I had the opportunity to tour Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. If I could use one word to describe this ship it would be AMAZING. I fell in love with […]
A few years ago we took our very first cruise. While we were excited, we didn’t know what to expect. We LOVED the week spent on the Carnival Dream. So much so, Chase wants all […]
I will start out by confessing that I am a Disney freak and love ALL things Disney. I expected the best on a Disney cruise, and I was not disappointed. Here are a 7 reasons I think you should […]
When you think about a Disney Vacation what comes to mind? If you’re like most of us, it’s Walt Disney World. What if I told you that Disney has awesome vacations around the world that […]
A couple of years ago, our family visited Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine over Mardi Gras Break. We had a great time and I was supper shocked when my kids asked if we could come back […]
Our family loves to travel and vacation, but my kids aren’t super excited about long trips in the car. We booked at the last minute for Fourth of July week. Our usual destinations were booked or super expensive. So, […]
One of the coolest attractions in Southeast Louisiana outside of New Orleans. One that locals often take for granted, is a swamp tour. About a month ago, we went on the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour. Here are five things […]
Today: GET UP…BREAKFAST…KIDS DRESSED…OFF TO SCHOOL…OFF TO WORK…PICK UP KIDS…HOMEWORK…DINNER…BATHS….KIDS IN BED…LAUNDRY…DISHES…GO TO BED! Tomorrow: Repeat. It’s like Groundhog Day every day around here! And this momma needs a BREAK! Date Nights with the Hubby are important […]
In 2015, he begged me to buy an artificial tree. He was tired of sweeping up all the fallen pine needles and our youngest child was pulling them off to put the needles in her […]
Lookin’ for some fun in the sun in St. Charles Parish? Look no further than Ormond Spray Park in Destrehan, Louisiana. Just about a thirty minute drive from New Orleans the spray park is perfect […]
Ever since my youngest was a toddler, she dreamed of being Clara in The Nutcracker. For her 3rd Christmas, she asked for her very own nutcracker like Clara’s, which started our nutcracker collection and tradition of […]
Christmas is just about 6 months away! I swear it gets here sooner every year. The rest of the year will go by in a blur between the kids going back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving and […]
It’s that time of year again. Black and Gold fever is spreading throughout New Orleans as the Saints prepare for training camp and preseason in the next month. To get you prepared for the season […]
It’s Carnival Time! Outside of Christmas, this is my favorite time of year! I love Mardi Gras and all things purple, green, and gold. And while king cake is the star of the show food-wise. […]
If you’re house is like my house, you had to play Fridge Tetris to get all the left over Thanksgiving food into your fridge last night. By Saturday everyone is going to be begging you […]
The Mardi Gras spirit has descended upon the state of Louisiana and we are ready to Mardi Gras Mambo our way to Fat Gras. Look no further for your guide to everything Mardi Gras on Etsy! Below you’ll find […]
We love all things Disney in our house. We are also very fond of Christmas. So why not combine our two favorite things and create something special that combines the love of both. That’s how we came up with […]
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