We have been battling some cold Polar Vortex weather here in Baton Rouge. We thought that when we came here for hubby's work we'd be in the 60s and 70s every day. Wow! This winter has been crazy, hasn't it? We are taking advantage of all the sunny days and going outside. On our must see list was the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. Affordable admission rates and educational activities made visiting this attraction well worth it. The kids enjoyed the walk, the animals, … [Read more...]
Winter Travel in Baton Rouge: What To Do
This post brought to you by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All opinions are 100% mine. Can you believe this winter we are having? We are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and packed for great weather. Normally, 60s and low 70s are the norm here this time of year. But, all this crazy winter weather has created a shutdown of the city not once but twice. Here are 5 things we'd like to do in Baton Rouge while we are here: Louisiana's Old State Capitol {including the Old Governor's … [Read more...]
A Baton Rouge Park with Our Chicco Liteway Stroller
We have made it safely to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was a rough travel day with two sick kids but I made it and stayed fairly sane in the process. You'd think we'd have this travel stuff down, but it is still hard. Every. Single. Time. {Praise the Lord for a playground at the airport in Dallas!} And thank the Lord, that our Chicco Liteway Stroller arrived in time for our trip to Louisiana. We love our larger stroller but for traveling it can be a nuisance. A great quality umbrella stroller … [Read more...]
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Have you visited the Denver Museum of Nature & Science? If you live near Denver, or are ever visiting Denver then you must visit this awesome Museum. Our family highly recommends it. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers the following exhibitions: MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition (until January 5th, 2014) Discovery Zone Egyptian Mummies Expedition Health Gems & Minerals Konovalenko: Gem Carvings of Russian Folk Life North American Indian … [Read more...]
Marriott Destinations: San Diego Whale Watching
Each year, at least once a year, we visit the San Diego area. You see, my husband's sister lives just 30 minutes north of San Diego. We love the area - the weather is amazing and she only lives a couple miles from the Pacific Ocean. There are so many Marriott destinations we could visit, but since we travel so much for my husband's work, visiting family in San Diego really is a great travel destination for us. Have you been to the San Diego area? What are your must see places near there? I … [Read more...]
Daddy Daughter Vacation to California
This last week my husband took my daughter on a trip to California for four nights. He went to visit his sister in the San Diego area and to celebrate their birthdays. You see, my daughter and husband have birthdays this month. You have no idea how excited my Princess was to be able to go on a trip just with Daddy. Did your older child have trouble transitioning to a two child home? My Princess loves her brother and is really good to him. But she does share her feelings with us - her parents - … [Read more...]
Denver Downtown Aquarium
While we were in Denver this month, we visited the Denver Downtown Aquarium. Family travel might be business related, but we always like to have fun. Denver, Colorado really offers a lot of great places for families to visit. There are 9 exhibits to visit at the Denver Downtown Aquarium: North America In the Desert Under the Sea At the Wharf The Rainforest Coral Lagoon Sunken Temple Shipwreck At the Beach Of course, my Princess' loved visiting the Under the Sea … [Read more...]
