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Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of my favorite cities in Southwest Louisiana. It’s full of history, charm, culture and lots of amazing food. One thing that really surprised me when we were there was just how affordable of a vacation it was for families, college students or couples looking to get away to enjoy the casinos, resorts or Mardi Gras …
The Crystal River manatees are world famous. People come from all over the world to swim, kayak and marvel at one the most beloved endangered species native to Florida. If you are unfamiliar with manatees they are an aquatic mammal often referred to as sea cows due to their gentle giant nature. They are slow moving and herbivorous, feasting mostly …
Williamsburg, Virginia is full of rich colonial history and is a great vacation destination for families with toddlers. When we embarked on a multiple year-long RV road trip around the country one of our first stops was Williamsburg and our youngest son was 2.5 years old. He was old enough to walk on his own and loved walking through the …
I remember the first time I took a road trip with my oldest when she was 2 years old. I was so stressed out about the thought of keeping her occupied for the three and a half-hour drive that I brought at least thirty toys and books with me and probably a least a dozen snacks. She went through the …
Sanibel Island is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. The Sanibel Island public beaches are best known for their soft sugar sand, their quiet atmosphere and for being the best shell beaches in Florida. Sanibel Island is unique in the fact that most islands stretch north to south, but Sanibel Island and neighboring Captiva Island actually face east to west which …
You never want to forget snacks when traveling with a toddler. Bringing toys and activities and books are important but a hangry toddler that is cooped up on an airplane in a small confined space or in a carseat in a car on a long road trip with plenty of toys will be useless. But we all know how messy …
If you are looking for a family friendly Mardi Gras destination than Lake Charles, Louisiana is your best bet. Located in Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles is a beautiful and comfortable city to spend an extended weekend getaway for a cultural immersion of cajun and family friendly Mardi Gras celebrations. Before I went to Lake Charles for Mardi Gras, my understanding …
Traveling with toddlers can be very challenging but is often rewarding. Some of our best memories have been trips we have taken when our kids are toddlers. Admittedly the key to a successful vacation with young children is planning and preparation. After you take care of the necessities then you want to pack the best toys for toddlers and travel …
Everyone knows that Chick-Fil-A has makes an excellent chicken sandwich, they are known as the home of the “Original Chicken Sandwich”, but have you ever heard of the Chick-Fil-A Hot Brown? Did you know that some Chick-Fil-As have a secret menu? You can’t get the secret menu at any mall food court, it’s only available at special locations. These Chick-Fil-A …
Traveling on an airplane with a toddler can be quite a challenge. You have to be prepared to handle their emotions, their appetites, and keep them entertained in a small area all while being conscious of the passengers around you. It can be quite challenging as a parent. The key here is extra preparation and taking time to gather all …
