Don't get me wrong, I LOVED my time at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, so much that I still get a little teary thinking about it. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch taught me some amazing life lessons about my self and definitely holds a special place in my heart. BUT I wish I had been a little more prepared for days at the ranch. In order to help any of you city folk avoid the culture shock of the wilderness and swiftly move into relaxed ranch living, here's my City Girl's Guide to Ranch Enjoyment.Bring a … [Read more...]
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch – A Special Place in Arkansas
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch hosted myself and 4 other Kansas City bloggers for 5 days so we could experience the ranch life. All opinions are my own.Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is a special place. If you would have told me Wednesday night when I drove into the ranch at 5pm in pouring rain on a dirt road that 5 days later it would hold a special place in my heart and I'd even shed a tear or two to leave it, I'd laugh in your face.Let me share the story of my experience at Horseshoe Canyon … [Read more...]
Tuckaway Shores Resort – Indiatlantic, FL
I was invited for a 3 night stay at Tuckaway Shores Resort and to explore the Space Coast of Florida. While I was there all my expenses were paid. All opinions are my own.When I say Florida what do you think of? It might be Walt Disney World, cruises, beaches, or maybe your friends or family that live there. Before my recent 4 day visit to Florida I would think of all those things too. However, now when I think of Florida I think of the Space Coast and Tuckaway Shores.70 minutes … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Resort – Vail, CO
This summer my family had a mini family reunion in Avon Colorado. We often vacation in Avon because it is a good middle meeting place for many family members. It is also so beautiful and has really nice weather in the summer, not to hot, not too cold. After the reunion, my immediate family was blessed to be able to stay a couple extra days at the Four Seasons Resort in Vail. Earlier in the summer they were having a Facebook promotion, which I entered and ended up winning! We had never stayed at … [Read more...]
Room with a View – Sheraton on the Falls
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary stay at the Sheraton on the Falls. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Please read to the end of the post as I want to share ALL of my beautiful Niagara Falls pictures with you in a slide show.After our amazing time in Hershey, PA, we loaded up and headed to Niagara Falls. My husband had visited the falls when he was younger, but this was the first trip for the rest of us. I was very excited! I have always thought Niagara … [Read more...]
Hershey Lodge – The Sweetest Place to Stay
I recently attended a blogging conference (iRetreat) in Hershey, PA. I decided since the location was so much fun that we would make this a big family vacation! Well hold on to your hat folks, because you are about to get a whirlwind series of blog posts all about this trip and the amazing things you can do while in Hershey, PA.First up on this virtual tour of Hershey is telling you all about Hershey Lodge. Now this is definitely not the cheapest option in Hershey, PA but it might very well … [Read more...]
Grand Country Resort – Branson, MO
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson through the US Family Guide Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Every time we have visited Branson, we have driven past the Grand Country Resort many times and I've always wanted to stay there. Just from driving by and looking at the resort you can tell there is so much to do! With lights galore screaming out the fun it is hard not to notice the Country Jamboree show, the buffet, fun spot with arcade … [Read more...]
Summer is the Perfect Time to #ExploreBranson
Disclosure: As part of the US Family Guides Blogger Network I was invited on a complimentary trip to Branson for promotional purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. My family has been to Branson a couple of times in the 2 years we have lived in Kansas City. We have had a lot of fun going to different shows and experiences different attractions. I have come to learn that Branson would make a fun couples getaway and is great for a family vacation. On our upcoming trip with … [Read more...]
The Roosevelt Hotel – Hollywood, CA
Disclaimer: My expenses at the Roosevelt Hotel were provided by Disney on my trip to the Disney PLANES Premiere and Little Mermaid Event. On Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of all the action is The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. This is one of the hottest spots in Hollywood and a popular place with celebrities! During my trip to Los Angeles this is the hotel Disney decided to provide the bloggers! Awesome right?!I had done some research and discovered the Roosevelt … [Read more...]
