Happy October 1st! (This Halloween decorating idea is from a few years ago, but I've updated it for October 2020!) My kids really like for our house to look creepy for Halloween. They especially like decorating like the Haunted Mansion at Disney World or Disneyland. That ride is definitely a family favorite! Read on to find out how I decorate our home to resemble the Haunted Mansion. How To View Post
10 Reasons To Visit Holiday World In Santa Claus, Indiana
If you follow me on Instagram then you know that a few weekends ago our family got out of town! We went on a little adventure over to Santa Claus, Indiana. Right at just 3 hours away, it's the perfect distance to travel from St. Louis for a weekend getaway. Holiday World was our destination and we found that it's an amazing Midwest theme park. 10 Reasons To Visit Holiday World In Santa View Post
All About Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
We've been to Disney many, many times. Both to the land and to the world. Staying on property is definitely the way to go. No need to have your own transportation from park to park and it's just so much easier. Of all the different Disney resorts, we've yet to stay at the Disney's Wilderness Lodge. I do like to research and plan ahead though! If you are thinking of stay at Wilderness Lodge then View Post
8 Must Have Alice In Wonderland Shirts For Disney Trip
One of my favorite Disney characters has always been Alice. She's just so inquisitive and much different from those princesses that are found all over the Magic Kingdom. Definitely a uniquely different female lead from the Disney movies and a beloved storybook character to boot. You may remember that awhile back I actually created a free printable that paid homage to dear Alice. I still adore that View Post
5 Family Vacation Ideas Perfect For Summer
School is officially out for the summer! Woohoo! The last day for my kiddos was Wednesday. So now it's just time for some lazy summer days. With the occasional exploring. Because exploring is the best. We are headed to the lake tonight for the holiday weekend. Cannot wait. (Be sure to follow along on Instagram to see all our adventures at Lake of the Ozarks.) Also in preparation for summer I've View Post
Enter To Win The Getaway With Expedia Giveaway
School is out for the summer... TOMORROW! Yay! I'm summer ready. This school year has seemed so long. It will be nice to get a break. All summer long. I know the kids are excited about it, too. We pretty much have the summer all planned out, but there are a few trips that we are still working on the particulars. If you don't already have your summer travels figured out then this Expedia giveaway View Post
5 Reasons To Visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Over spring break we ventured down to Eureka Springs, AR. (Only 5 hours from St. Louis!) It was such a fantastic trip and we are already thinking of when we can go again. While there we had the opportunity to visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. It's important for me to help bring awareness for important causes such as this one. Also to teach my children about the world around us and why we View Post
Friedman’s Gluten Free In New York City
I love to travel and a favorite place of mine is New York City. Sometimes traveling can be difficult on a gluten free diet. (I still can't believe I've bee living this lifestyle for 2 years!) But not the case while in NYC! There are so many options for eating gluten free in New York City. Many of the restaurants specialize in gluten free dining and menus. The perfect place to vacation for those View Post
5 Reasons Why Kids Like Thousand Hills Branson Condos
On our trip to the Ozarks last month we partnered with the Thousand Hills Branson Condos. This resort provides such great family of accommodations. You may remember that we stayed at one of their cabins in the spring. That was such a dandy trip. Truly the perfect multigenerational vacation. Our kids love to travel with us and we are happy that we've found the perfect place to stay in Branson. Find View Post
9 Reasons To Cruise Showboat Branson Belle Christmas
On our most recent trip to Branson we were invited to set sail on the Showboat Branson Belle. To be more specific, we were given the opportunity to attend the Santa's Pancakes & PJs Cruise. Such a magical way to celebrate the Christmas season! We hadn't been on the Branson Belle before and this was definitely the most perfect way to be introduced. There's always cruises (for lunch and dinner) View Post