Art car museum
In Houston, unique cars are everywhere! Home to the largest Art Car Parade in the country, you’re likely to see Art Cars at various locations around town, but for a unique look at… Continue reading
Category Archive: destinations
Hyatt Regency Houston
From it’s beautiful views, great rooms and unmatched service, you can’t help but love staying at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Houston! My daughter and I spent a girl’s weekend in Downtown Houston,… Continue reading
Hard Rock Cafe at Bayou Place, Houston
Our daughter loves Hard Rock Cafe, and we always visit one when in a new city, if just to get her another shirt! The Houston Hard Rock Cafe is located in Downtown Houston,… Continue reading
Ranchman’s Cafe, The Ponder Steakhouse
The Ranchman’s Cafe, one of our favorites and a must place to stop if we are in the area! Since 1948 they have served steaks, huge baked potatoes and delicious pie in a… Continue reading
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island
South Texas is part of a huge migration route for birds, and while there are many, many places in the region dedicated to seeing birds, one of our favorites is the South Padre… Continue reading
Port Isabel Lighthouse SHS, Port Isabel
The only lighthouse in Texas that is open to the public, we love visiting the Port Isabel Lighthouse, which once illuminated the South Gulf Coast as a beacon to ships! While the town… Continue reading
ICE! Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan, Grapevine
If you’re trying to fit in all your Christmas activities this week, here’s one of our favorites, a visit to ICE! at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine! The amazing hotel, located in the… Continue reading
Vitruvian Lights, Addison
One of the prettiest light displays in North Texas, Vitruvian Lights in Addison occupies the trails of Vitruvian Park, and the lights reflect off the lake for some breathtaking views! People fill the… Continue reading
10 of the Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Arlington
It’s hard to find a good restaurant that appeals to the entire family, with good food choices, a casual atmosphere and speedy enough service to keep the kids from getting bored, but we’ve… Continue reading
Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth
Texas Motor Speedway in North Fort Worth is known for it’s loud roar of engines as race cars fly around the track, race fans cheering with every lap! But during the holidays, it’s… Continue reading
11 Family Fun Things to do in Burleson
If you’re looking for a fun little family getaway, check out all the town of Burleson has to offer! Burleson sits just off I-35, South of Fort Worth, and was once a stop… Continue reading
10 Tips for a Terrific Ski Vacation in Red River, New Mexico
Are you ready to take the kids out to ski? New Mexico is the closest place to go in Texas, and has some incredible ski areas. I grew up skiing in Red River,… Continue reading
Prairie Lights Sneak A Peek 5K, Grand Prairie
Prairie Lights Sneak a Peek 5K Driving through the amazing lights at Prairie Lights has been a family tradition since my kids were very small. I can remember when it was originally at… Continue reading
The Texas Gingerbread Trail
Texas defined German roots in Texas means we celebrate the cookies, cakes and gingerbread families with love during the Christmas season and all year long! From bakeries to Gingerbread Houses, you’re sure to… Continue reading
Must-know Tips for Visiting the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Since it’s opening in 2012, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier has been a fun and exciting venue in Galveston, and now one of the most recognizable images of the island! Kids and… Continue reading