My family was given a complimentary meal in exchange for a blog post/ giveaway. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Last year Black Bear Diner opened a location near our home in Independence, MO. We had never heard of this place before and so a couple weeks after it opened we visited it for the first time. We had an amazing experience and this restaurant quickly became a family favorite. Luckily, we have a daughter old enough to babysit so often times our date night would take us to … [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...]
Best Burger I’ve Ever Had Came from Johnny’s Tavern – Kansas City, MO
Disclosure: I received a complimentary meal for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Knowing that I would be attending the Cirque du Soleil show in Kansas City this week, I decided to look at the restaurant options in Power & Light. My friend Kristen and I wanted to go out to eat before the show so I wanted something really close to the Sprint Center. You can't get closer than across the street and so I emailed Johnny's Tavern … [Read more...]
Tengo Sed Cantina – Kansas City, MO
Disclosure: I was invited to a media event and received a complimentary lunch. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Downtown Kansas City has a neighborhood called Power & Light. This "district" appeals to the nightlife attracting a younger crowd (in my opinion). The Sprint Center, which is Kansas City's huge event center, is also in Power & Light so when there are events taking place, Power & Light gets very busy. It is a fun place to visit, … [Read more...]
Chuy’s Kansas City Review and Gift Card Giveaway
Disclaimer: As part of a Kansas City Promotion, I have teamed up with Chuy's to provide a review of their food and a giveaway.Chuy's originally started in 1982 in Austin, Texas. Through their eclectic restaurants and delicious Tex-Mex food their popularity has grown and Chuy's recently opened their doors to a new Kansas City location on the Plaza. Good food is their #1 priority, and you can taste it with their hand rolled tortillas and freshly made salsa. Chuy's offers several signature … [Read more...]
Applebee’s New Honey Pepper Menu Items
Disclaimer: I received the follow product free for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. You've heard the saying opposites attract. Well it holds true for people, what about food? Applebee's is putting this theory to the test with the NEW Honey Pepper menu items!My husband and I are opposites in some aspects. He is the oldest in his family, I am the baby. He has a scientific mind, mine is more creative. Our differences bind … [Read more...]
Larkburger Review
Disclaimer: My family was given a free lunch in return for a review of Larkburger. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.While on vacation in Colorado this past week we stopped by Larkburger in Edwards for a tasty lunch. Since I was there on a mini family reunion, several of my family members wanted to join us. I had this review set up for a couple weeks, but when I arrived they were not expecting us. I told my other family members to go ahead and order and start … [Read more...]