Disclosure: I was provided free product for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Recently Malt-O-Meal emailed me about promoting their brand. Since we already are huge Malt-O-Meal fans, I told them an enthusiastic YES! I wanted to make this post fun and relatable. Since we are about to head out on a very long (at least for us) road trip (be sure to follow along with #MOMontheroad) I decided to come up with a couple EASY and fun travel snacks using … [Read more...]
Ride the Ducks in Branson, MO
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson with the US Family Guides Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.I have wanted to take a "duck tour" for many years now. You can find these "Ride the Duck" tours in many cities throughout the US and they have always looked like so much fun. What a tricky vehicle to be able to take people on a driving tour of a city and then drive into water and give a boat tour as well. I was giddy when I saw a Ride The Ducks … [Read more...]
Loaded Pasta Salad Recipe- Easy On-The-Go Food
Schlitterbahn is my most favorite water park on the planet! Why? Because they give you so many freebies!What freebies are going on at Schlitterbahn?FREE parking FREE tubes FREE lifejackets FREE food, well, bring in your own ice chest filled with food (no glass or alcohol please)What other water park lets you bring in your own food? Of course there are some tasty food options at Schlitterbahn, but hey, let's save some money and bring our own food. Am I … [Read more...]
Cool Off at White Water – Branson, MO
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson by the US Family Guides Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.My family just started going to water parks last year. Since we are relatively new to them, we aren't too picky about the rides and features we want in a water park. White Water was amazing for us. There were so many rides, play areas, food, freebies and more that made this such a fun family day!First of all, I LOVE that they have FREE life … [Read more...]
A Magnificent Show in Branson – Jonah
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson with the US Family Guide Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours day differ.When you think of Branson your first thought may be shows. Branson is known for its entertainment, most commonly - its shows. On the "strip" which is highway 76 and runs through the center of town, there is theater after theater with different shows. There are comedies, acrobatics, musicians, amazing animals, basically anything you can imagine … [Read more...]
Silver Dollar City – Branson, MO
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson, MO as part of the US Family Guides Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.My family was so excited to see Silver Dollar City on our #ExploreBranson itinerary. We had never been before but a lot of our friends would tell us how much fun it is.Silver Dollar City started as a hole in ground. That hole was the Marvel Cave. The Herschend family wanted to provide something for the people waiting to tour the … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Showboat Branson Belle – Dinner and a Show
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson through the US Family Guide Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Branson, MO is a super fun, family friendly vacation destination. Though we are new to the Branson scene, only visiting twice before this trip invitation, we love it. I have written about Branson several times on my blog covering several different attractions and hotels. I'm super excited to be showcasing another series of reviews from Branson … [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...]
Collection of Useful Travel Articles
Some of you may know, some of you may not: I am a travel writer on Examiner.com. While I'm based in Kansas City so I try to make each article have a local flavor, all of my articles are relevant for traveling families everywhere! For your convenience here is a list of my travel articles. I will add to the list as I write more.7 Best midwest Travel DestinationsTour Kansas City by SegwayTips for Visiting Sea World, Orlando5 strategies for planning the perfect cruise10 Family … [Read more...]
Cabeau Knows Travel
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. We have a lot of traveling to do this summer. I'm very excited for it, but know the actual travel to the vacation destination may be a little hard. We have early morning flights and long car rides. How am I going to be comfortable and sleep during our travel this summer? With my new Cabeau Evolution Travel Neck Pillow and my Mightnight Magic Eye … [Read more...]
Three Things Moms Should Consider Before Leaving For A Baltic Cruise Vacation
The following is a post contributed by site supporters of Making a Mom. Getting ready to take a vacation is exciting; however, remembering all of the essentials can make the experience feel somewhat stressful at times. Here are three things that you should consider before leaving for a Baltic cruise vacation. Bring everything on this list, and begin your vacation the right way.Don’t forget your passportTaking a cruise often means stopping off a number of ports, across … [Read more...]
Take an Omaha Adventure this Summer – Giveaway
This summer when you take your family vacation to Omaha, let me help with the expense! Visit Omaha is giving 4 lucky readers an amazing Omaha Adventure Card.On the Omaha Adventure Card is:Attraction Discounts (for up to 6 individuals):• Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo – $2 off Admission• Omaha Children’s Museum – $2 off Admission• The Durham Museum – $2 off Admission• Lauritzen Gardens – $2 off Admission/Tram Combo• Joslyn … [Read more...]
How to Behave on a Cruise with Kids
Cruising with kids can be tricky. Obviously you want to relax, so it’s very easy to send them off and allow them to entertain themselves. However, kids left to their own devices can mean them running amok on the ship - kids in the pool, kids in the dining room, in the theatres, in the hot tub, in the elevator...they can really take over the place! However, people agree that this isn’t the children’s fault. Many agree that the parents are to blame, not the children when people are being disrupted … [Read more...]
Why cruise deals will change your life
Cruise ships might as well be part of the unofficial list of the manmade wonders of the world. A cruise is a must-do vacation for any individual, whether or not the individual likes or dislikes traveling. The amount of flexibility that cruise ships offer are unparalleled by any other type of vacation. The variety of destinations available ensures that there is an unvisited country for every individual, regardless of how avid a traveler the individual may be. The types of attractions offered … [Read more...]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Travel Insurance
Millions of people worldwide take out a travel insurance policy every year, and for a very good reason – no matter if you suffer an accident or you catch a disease while abroad; this policy will cover all the medical expenses that are associated with the treatments and surgeries, if case. Besides this, a sophisticated policy will also cover the expenses in case of lost baggage, delayed flights, cancellations, emergency evacuations and so forth. However, there are several essential aspects that … [Read more...]
