10 Budget Friendly Activities Near Port Aransas

I have been vacationing in this area for over 20 years, and it’s my kids favorite annual summer trip. Here is a list of my family’s favorite low cost activities that we do every time we go: 1. North Padre Island National Seashore- $10 per vehicle This area has such beautiful beaches and wildlife, andContinue reading “10 Budget Friendly Activities Near Port Aransas”

My Favorite Things To Do Near Turner Falls, Oklahoma

Turner Falls is a great place to visit for a quick family friendly gateway, and it’s easy on the budget as well. Here are my top recommendations for things to do, other than visit the famous waterfall in Turner Falls Park of course! 1. Go Hiking There are beautiful hiking trails inside Turner Falls Park.Continue reading “My Favorite Things To Do Near Turner Falls, Oklahoma”

How to Spend a Day at The Grand Canyon South Rim

If you only have one day to spend at the Grand Canyon, this is your ultimate list of things to do to get the most out of your time there: 1. Visit the Desert View Watchtower This tower was built using mostly locally sourced rocks and reused timber and the tower appears to grow organicallyContinue reading “How to Spend a Day at The Grand Canyon South Rim”

Everything You Need to Know Before Your Visit to Waco Surf

If you’re like me, you like to be prepared for an outing, but honestly I found the website for Waco Surf to be very confusing. Do not fear, my blog is here! Get all ready to float the longest lazy river in the WORLD: 1. No Need To Bring a Tube They have an abundanceContinue reading “Everything You Need to Know Before Your Visit to Waco Surf”

A Day Trip to San Jose Island from Port Aransas

San Jose Island is a small private island near Port Aransas that you can only access by passenger ferry. This is a great place to visit for the adventurous type that like to explore beaches beyond your typical drive up beaches in the area. The beach is beautiful and feels so remote and untouched comparedContinue reading “A Day Trip to San Jose Island from Port Aransas”

A Trip to Disney and Universal During Covid

My husband and I did the unthinkable in 2020, we did our first family trip to Disney & Universal during the height of the pandemic. Some thought we were crazy, but we just couldn’t pass up all the great prices! We will most likely never be able to do this trip as cheap again, andContinue reading “A Trip to Disney and Universal During Covid”

A Budget Friendly Family Trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

My family took a last minute Spring Break adventure to South Carolina. I found roundtrip airline tickets for $75 each from DFW to Atlanta!!! We love to fly, but a family of five is not usually very economical to fly unless we find SUPER cheap tickets like these. It would have been much closer toContinue reading “A Budget Friendly Family Trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina”