You went to Disney World again? I get asked this often, but with the different special events and the constant new additions, there is always something new for us to experience even as a frequent visitor. During our latest trip, we got to experience Pandora the new land at Animal Kingdom. Even if you never […]
Tips for Surviving a Trip to Disney World in Summer
Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Summer is not my favorite time to visit Disney World, in fact, I usually avoid the parks during […]
DIY Disney Autograph Book
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. When S become old enough to want to start obtaining autographs from the Disney characters, I started thinking and researching different ways to collect autographs. I have previously made a Disney autograph book using autograph cards […]
Summer Vacation Trip Ideas
Summer vacation is approaching fast! Actually, I cannot believe how fast it is coming and I am very much ready for summer to start! I know my daughter is too! While I love Disney World and Universal Orlando, summer is not my preferred time to visit the theme parks because of the heat. However this summer, […]
Why Your Family Should Visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Destination Gettysburg. All opinions, as always, are my own. Imagine this: a historic downtown, sprawling civil war battlefields, beautiful countryside filled with farms and wineries, and jaw dropping views to take in. Welcome to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. How do you choose your next vacation? Is it the outdoor adventures that your […]
Tips for Visiting Franklin BBQ in Austin, Texas
My brother planned his whole vacation around a visit to Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. It was an item on my brother’s bucket list because he loves cooking his own BBQ and Aaron Franklin has provided much inspiration with his TV shows. We woke up early knowing that there is ALWAYS a long line […]
9 Reasons to Book a Cruise for Your Next Vacation
Some of our favorite vacations in recent years have been on cruises. I had always been hesitant to book a cruise because I thought the motion of the ship would be too much, however, even though you can feel the ship moving I have been comfortable on the ship following these tips. Let me help […]
7 Things Your Child Will Love at Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
One of the best moments during our Yellowstone and Grand Teton trip last summer was watching my daughter take everything in. She enjoyed exploring and going out on adventures with us each day. Seeing what new things she could discover. There were several experiences that stuck out as absolute favorites for her, so I thought […]
Waco Mammoth National Monument
A couple weeks ago I shared about our girls trip to Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco, Texas. This week I have another fun destination in Waco the Waco Mammoth National Monument where Columbian Mammoths are in situ (still in their original position within the bone bed). This paleontological site and museum is part of […]
5 Things to do in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with Kids
I have lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for almost 13 years! Baton Rouge means Red Stick and it is the capital of Louisiana. There are some awesome things to do in the city many of them located near or in downtown. I have put together a list of some of the best places to take […]