In January, I visited the Mall of America with my daughters and was so excited to learn that the indoor theme park was now the themed Nickelodeon Universe! My daughters are Dora's biggest fans, and they were in Nick Jr. heaven! If you are planning a visit to the Mall of America with little ones,...
Taking The Ferry To Kodiak - Everything You Need To Know
Taking the ferry to Kodiak can seem pretty daunting if you've never done it before. That's why I have compiled the best tips and share my insights, so you have the most enjoyable ferry experience possible. Photo courtesy of Carl Royall First things first, you're going to want to book your ferry trip to Kodiak...
MV Kennicott Ferry Tour: Alaska Marine Highway Ship Tour
Today I want to take you on the MV Kennicott Ferry Tour! This tour will show you around the ship (at least what I have photos of) and give you a better idea of how you will be spending six possibly painful (if you're not prepared) days of your life. Taking The Ferry To Kodiak...
Bahrain In Black & White - Bahrain Photography
I am excited to share my journey with you this week, though the journey was a rough one. I was supposed to fly to Bahrain on Monday last week and get there Tues and due to cancellations and delays, I didn't end up getting there until Wed. I will share my story in a few...
15 Things You Don't Want Kids To Miss In Durham NC
15 Things You Don't Want Kids To Miss In Durham NC when you plan your visit this summer is sponsored by the DCVB. All opinions are my own. I can't believe we only have a year left on our NC tour. I love being in the military and traveling but coming home for five years...
Paula Deen's The Lady and Sons Restaurant Review
I have always wanted to visit Savannah Georgia. My friends have always said that Savannah is a romantic town, so I figured it would be a great place to stop on the way to Florida for our honeymoon cruise! I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do in Savannah, but I knew I wanted...
Crank Up at the Ole Gilliam Mill Sanford NC
Last weekend was the annual Crank Up at the Ole Gilliam Mill, in Sanford, NC. I thought I would share some of what I experienced at this year's event so that you could mark your calendar for next year. The Crank Up at the Ole Gilliam Mill is held the weekend after Mother's Day every...
Families That Play Together Stay Together
This post families that play together stay together is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own. Did you know that families that play together stay together? As most of you already know, my husband and I were married for ten years, divorced, and then got remarried. We have now been...
Radisson Orlando Florida Attractions
Every year around this time I start thinking of my favorite Radisson Orlando Florida Attractions. We have vacationed in Orlando Florida many times over the past fifteen years, but it never gets old. This year will be the first year that we aren't planning to visit Orlando, but you better believe I am already planning our...
Thomas Wolfe House Asheville NC
Our experience visiting the Thomas Wolfe House Asheville NC was a step back in history and I think everyone should stop by and check it out. I was lucky enough to get to go to the Type-A Mom Conference in Ashville, NC this past weekend with my daughter. While I had a great time at the...
Winter Camping In Williamsburg Virginia
Winter camping in Williamsburg, VA is so much fun. I can't believe I'm saying this, but we finally did it. My family went camping in the WINTER! We have always been huge fans of camping, but we always stick to late spring, summer, and early fall camping. On Friday, the fam and I headed to...
Plan Your Winter Hawaiian Vacation
My brother moved to Hawaii with the Army almost four years ago. Before he left, I promised him that I would visit him at least once, but as it usually does life seemed to get in the way. In July, he finally came home to visit, and I knew my time was running out, so...
My Hawaiian Holiday Wish
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPS for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Tis the season for wishes and today I want to share my wish with you. I wish we lived in a country where no man, woman, or child ever had to go a day without...
Johnsonville Cook-Off Challenge Today in Birmingham
Birmingham Fire Stations Compete in Cook-Off Challenge Thursday WHAT: Johnsonville is hosting a firehouse cook-off in Birmingham Thursday, which will feature a pair of local firehouses competing for the title of best chili or stew recipe. The recipes will be judged by event attendees who will all receive free food samples. The winning firehouse will...
Daytona Beach Family Vacation Planning
This post brought to you by Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Faithfully Free. After our summer vacation in Orlando this year my husband and I drove through Daytona Beach to get home and decided to stop and eat at The Hog Heaven Bar B-Q....
Diana Wortham Theater 2015-2016 Mainstage Season
The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina has announced the schedule of performances for the 2015/2016 Mainstage Series. The Mainstage Series presents a wide range of top touring artists in music, theater, dance, comedy, and other performing arts in an intimate, 500-seat hall. To start the season off, talented vocalist and one of...
Camping At Cheatham Annex In Williamsburg, VA
After shopping at Walmart, our “SNACKCATION” destination, we loaded back into the truck and headed to our campsite. It doesn’t usually take us very long to unpack because we all work together. Once we finished up, we decided to use the empty RV lot beside us to play a game of four-square. If you haven’t...
Our Final Snackcation
As a mom who always eats six small meals a day, I have managed to train my children well in the art of snacking! It never fails, every day at 10 am and 3 pm my kids will gather for snack time. They look forward to snacking more than they look forward to mealtime, and...
Virginia Zoo Grooves Final Show August 22nd
If you haven't had the chance to visit the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, VA this summer you may want to add this to your list. This summer the Virgina Zoo provided families with a fun and unique animal experience. Zoo Grooves is a concert series that was held throughout the summer, and the final show is...
3 Boating Trip Ideas Your Kids Are Sure to Love
Family vacations are a great way to spend time with those you love. With the daily hustle and bustle of life, sometimes it’s nice to be able to simply sit back and enjoy the benefits of your labor. If you’ve never taken your children out for a boating trip, this can be a great new...