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Stupid Simple Guide to Visiting New Orleans Mardi Gras 2020
Figuring out how to spend your time while you’re in New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2020 can be daunting. Luckily we’ve been there, done that, so you don’t have to. We’ve gotten a list together of everything to do, see, and eat while you’re in New Orleans. What to Do Choosing between all the things to do in New Orleans can be a bit of a headache, especially if you don’t have a lot of time. We’ve put together a more comprehensive list of Must Do’s while you’re in New Orleans. WW2 museum We didn’t get to do this one but it’s on my list. The tours are led by…
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7 Stupid Simple Tips and Tricks to Survive Your Trip to Disney
Being an avid Disney fan, I’ve been to the parks a few times. It really is pretty magical. That being said though, I’ve definitely had my fair share of hiccups. Here are some tips and tricks to survive your trip to Disney! WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES I know this seems like a no brainer, but I can’t tell you a time where I’ve been going into Disney and thought my clothes were comfortable and they WEREN’T. I’m not saying that you need to wear workout gear and nothing else, it’s just that you’re going to be doing a lot of sitting, getting wet, having to dry off, and there will…
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Top 9 Things To Do in Oklahoma City
Part of my family lives in Oklahoma and we get to visit them a lot. Some of our favorite things to do when we’re out there is to go to Oklahoma City! They have a ton of things to do for everyone and there’s never a dull moment. Bricktown Bricktown is Oklahoma City’s entertainment district featuring Chelino’s, Sonic’s headquarters, water taxis to get around, a movie theater and so much more! Not to far out from Bricktown, you can walk around the statues depicting the Land Run of 1889. Kids are allowed to run and play on the statues (as long as it’s not too hot) Oklahoma City…
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The Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival
We love The Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival. My ultimate goal is to make it to the actual highlands one day to watch the Highland Games. Hopefully, I can fulfill that goal next summer, but for now, I’ll just have to settle for the Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival. What is The Middle TN Highland Games and Celtic Festival The Middle Tennessee Highland Games is part highland games and part festival that brings a little bit of Scotland to the states. The festival Includes Scottish Heavy Athletic Competitions, Hurling and Rugby Games, Kids Zone & Minor Athletics. Entertainment includes 3 Stages of Celtic Music and…
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The River Rat: Amazing Adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains
If you ever find yourself in Gatlinburg between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend then you definitely need to drive the 15 minutes into Townsend and take a trip down natures own lazy river! The River Rat in Townsend is one of the best experiences you can have. What It Is The River Rat is a tubing company that sets its customers up with inner tubes and sets them down a specific part of the river. There are two rivers that you can choose. The ultimate lazy river, or if you’re more ambitious, there’s the upper river which is a bit rougher and has more rapids. Down the lazy…
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Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Road Tripping with Toddlers
Road tripping can be a major feat all on its own, but if you add toddlers to the mix??? Oh boy, buckle up haha. These tiny little ninjas can wreak havoc on a trip if you let them? Luckily, we have some tips and tricks to help you stay sane on your road trip! Car Seat Tray Car seat trays can help save your sanity as well as the carpets in your car. I ordered Everleigh’s on Amazon for $20 and it’s one of the best purchases I’ve made! It unzips and folds down enough to fit behind her carseat when it isn’t in use. It also has a zipper…
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The Best Travel Apps You Can Never Leave Home Without
With all the traveling Courtney and I are always planning, we need everything we can to save us the most money to cover all the things we want to do. These apps saved us tons of money while we were planning/in Europe. That’s why, this week, we are laying out our favorite travel apps that we NEVER leave home without! Hopper I love to use Hopper! Hopper predicts prices and helps you book your flights and hotels at the right time. It could save you up to 40%! You chose the destination and date you are planning to travel, and Hopper will find you the cheapest flight available. You are…
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Top 9 Amazing Breweries In Grand Rapids, Michigan
My family loves craft beer! Even my mom, who has always hated the taste of beer, has grown to love it. Thankfully, breweries are popping up everywhere. With so many different styles and flavors (pale ale, IPA, sour, cider, stouts, bourbon barrel, etc.), it’s easy to find one you love! Visiting my family in West Michigan always comes with going to the many different breweries in Grand Rapids. Known as Brew City USA, it is hard to decide where you must visit. Here are my top 9 breweries in Grand Rapids to visit while I am in town! 1. Founders Brewery Co. 235 Grandville Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503…
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Tale as Old as Time High Tea Review
We wanted to love this Tale as Old as Time Tea. Oh, how we wanted to love this, but we just didn’t. We were coming back from Hampton court so we were in comfortable travel clothes. We didn’t realize how fancy this place was, but we definitely felt out of place. If you wanted to get dressed up and go for a special occasion it would be super fun. While the finger food was delicious and very creative, we just felt like it was way overpriced for what it included. What It The Tale as Old as Time High Tea The Tale as Old as Time Tea is exactly what…
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Top Outlander Sites in Scotland
I love Outlander! Let me say that again so you all believe me; I LOVE OUTLANDER! Jamie Fraser is absolutely amazing and totally my book/show husband. So when Chelsey and I decided we needed to go to Scotland on our Europe trip, I convinced her to add these stops to our itinerary (although to be honest it wasn’t hard since she loves Outlander too)! Here are the must-see Outlander sites around Scotland! Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) We first see this castle at the end of the first episode and was a staple for half of the first season. The show did an amazing job bringing the 18th century to…
