All the tips and reasons you should visit Guadalupe River State Park near San Antonio, Texas. Guadalupe River State Park is well-known in central Texas because it is an amazing swimming hole spot and great for paddling and tubing. The park also offers beautiful scenery with four miles of river access and a line of […]
Tips for Hiking Hanging Lake Trail
All the tips for hiking the beautiful Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Last summer we visited Glenwood Springs, Colorado. One of the main reasons we made sure to include Glenwood Springs in our Colorado road trip was because we wanted to hike to Hanging Lake. I had seen all the pictures of the […]
Colorado Road Trip Itinerary
The perfect itinerary for a great summer road trip through Colorado. We have spent the last two summers on a road trip through Colorado. Everyone in our family loved the road trip and exploring Colorado so much! My daughter even asked if we could visit Colorado again this summer. In case you would like to […]
What to Pack in Your Beach Bag
Everything you need to pack in your beach bag for an amazing day at the beach with your family. 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 […]
What To Do On Kauai, Hawaii
A list of what to do on Kauai in Hawaii to have an amazing vacation. We just got back from a phenomenal trip to Hawaii! We visited both the Big Island and Kauai on this trip, however, we have also previously visited Oahu twice. You can find a post about Oahu here. While Kauai is […]
Best Family-Friendly Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The best family-friendly resort to stay at in Albuquerque, New Mexico is the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. On a recent road trip through New Mexico, we wanted to stay at a fun, beautiful family-friendly resort where we could relax and enjoy some time at the pool. We chose to stay at the Hyatt […]
Tips for Visiting McKinney Falls State Park in Austin
All the tips and reasons you should visit McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, Texas. McKinney Falls State Park is well-known in central Texas with Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools below. It is a great place to cool off during the summer and to relax and recharge any time of […]
Universal Orlando: Tips for Visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
All the tips to have a great time while visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter two lands at Universal Orlando Resort. This past year my daughter read the entire Harry Potter series multiple times and we watched all the movies together. Therefore, I knew it was the perfect time to revisit The Wizarding World of […]
Tips for Visiting Pedernales Falls State Park in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Pedernales Falls State Park near Austin, Texas. Pedernales Falls State Park is well-known in central Texas because of the tranquil Pedernales River that flows over and around huge slabs of limestone. It is a great place to cool off during the summer and to relax and recharge. […]
Tips for Visiting Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Enchanted Rock State Natural Area near Fredericksburg, Texas. Enchanted Rock is well-known in central Texas because of its massive pink granite dome rising 425 feet above the area. It offers great views of the surrounding hill country and is located near Fredericksburg. It is a popular spot […]





