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Schlitterbahn Galveston: Splashy Fun All Year Round with the Indoor Waterpark

Beach· Been There Done That· Cruises· Texas· Theme Park

11 Aug

~The Bag of Summer Goodness~ There’s a bag that sits in the corner of our garage waiting most of the year to be taken out for a good time. Rubbery goggles, diving sticks, and various pool accoutrements spill out the top of the bag in the topsy-turvy way they were discarded on the last summer day. My kids can hardly…
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Line Dancing, Bull Riding, and Boots, Oh My! Exploring the Family Friendly Side of Billy Bob’s Texas

Been There Done That· DFW· Texas

8 Aug

Normally, bribing my kids is something I reserve for truly desperate situations, but judging from the eye rolling coming from underneath the ten gallon hat, a little money under the table might have been the only way to salvage the evening. I can’t say that the attitude is surprising. Most kids work their whole life not to have to see…
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What’s in My Suitcase?: What to Pack for a Trip to Hawaii

Nuts And Bolts· Prep And Landing· Travel Tips· Trip Preparation

6 Aug

Today I am so excited to have Kimmy from Afterglobe to share about what to pack for a trip to Hawaii. She is my go-to expert on all things Hawaii, and we share a mutual love for wacky roadside attractions. That only would be enough to make us kindred spirits, but her passion for travel and commitment to follow the…
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Boarding Process on Disney Cruise Lines: Travel Tips Tuesday

Cruises· Travel Tips

5 Aug

Disney is famous for attention to detail that allows guests at any Disney experience to forget the process and become immersed in the magic. The boarding process of the Disney Magic is no exception. Boarding for a cruise has the potential to be a stressful, cattle-herding process that starts your vacation on a sour note. But, instead, the right Disney…
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Anticipation vs. Reality: Confronting the Value of Life in a World Full of Junk

Been There Done That· Roadside Attractions· Texas

4 Aug

Victory is mine! I have finally succeeded in getting past the gates of the Orange Show to see the metal whirligig wonderland created by folk artist Jeff McKissack. While the success was sweet, the actually experience was a bit underwhelming. Maybe I just built up the moment in my head during the last TWO times I stood outside the candy…
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