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This post has been sponsored by Nature Valley available at @Walmart through Acorn Influencers. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #NatureValley Fall is the perfect time to camp. The weather is cooler, there are fewer bugs, and in the Midwest, we’re rewarded with amazing scenic views as the leaves begin to change color. While my husband…
Ribbit the Exhibit can be seen at Kingwood Center now until October 1st. This traveling exhibit has been featured in the Atlanta Botanical Garden and contains a collection of whimsical four to six-foot-tall frog sculptures that are displayed throughout the garden. Kingwood Center has always been one of my favorite attractions in my hometown of…
My family visited the Ohio State Fair, together, this past Sunday for the first time ever. The fact that we could attend as a family was incredible since those events are few and far between these days. While the fair has plenty of exhibits, barns full of animals, and rides, we were there for one…
A couple weeks ago, I experienced one of my life goals when I stayed overnight in the Wigwam Motel in Kentucky with my husband. The retro wigwam, or teepee motel, is a true treat for roadside attraction enthusiasts and one that shouldn’t be missed. Nearly three years ago, when my family trekked from our home in Ohio to…
Are you on the lookout for the best portable wireless speaker for your next road trip or venture into the outdoors? Look no further than WONDERBOOM. Don’t let the size fool you. This speaker can deliver some major sound! It’s not often that a 45-year old mom gets a new toy that her kids envy. Am I right? Allow…
Roadside attractions can be found all across the United States and even around the world. They range from single attractions like a giant can of paint, to a collection of classic Cadillacs partially embedded in the ground, to unique museums like the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas. It doesn’t matter where your road trip takes you, you’ll…
Shopping for vacation can add up and take a lot of time. Now you can order your vacation items online and save money on vacation shopping with Groupon. This is a sponsored post on behalf of Groupon. Shopping for vacation can really add up and if you’re like me, you want to keep your costs…
One of my favorite attractions when traveling as a young child with my own mom and dad was Monticello, home of President Thomas Jefferson, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Even at a young age I was enthralled by the unique architectural design of the property and I was fascinated by the stories of historical significance that…
The Dixie Stampede Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a popular attraction for tourists and offers fun for the entire family. Four years ago, I visited the Dixie Stampede for the first time with my husband and (then) teenagers. My family was pleasantly surprised by the program and I couldn’t wait to share the…
Hike the 2-mile Long Interpretive Discovery Forest Trail in the Mohican-Memorial State Forest for a deeper understanding of forest management. It’s not often that you have spring-like days in February here in Ohio. When the temperatures recently soared above 50 there was no keeping my husband and I off the trails at nearby (to us)…
“This post was sponsored by Folgers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsement and testimonials in advertising. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” We’ve all heard it a million times. We could sing…
This post was sponsored by Weight Watchers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complementary products to facilitate my review. Part of planning a great road trip means that you pack the right road trip snacks. When my family first started taking road trips, they were sporadic and few between. We’d…
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