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 […]
6 Tips for Visiting Magnolia Market at the Silos
My mom is a big fan of fixer-upper so she insisted that we make a girls trip to Waco to visit Magnolia Market at the Silos. In fact, my mom and dad are probably the original Chip and Joanna, my dad’s favorite day is demo day and my mom hates sheet rock and insists […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed for a Trip to Yellowstone
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 When we visited Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park last summer we discovered there were several things […]
Camping Near Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
On our summer trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park, we took our camper for a couple reasons. It was cheaper to stay at a campground even one with full hookups than it was to stay in a hotel on Yellowstone. We could also make breakfast and dinner and pack picnics for lunch, which also […]
Horseback Riding Near Yellowstone
When we were planning our trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, I knew we wanted to go horseback riding. S loves horses and trail rides! While trail rides are offered in the parks there is a minimum age of 8 and S was too young. Therefore, I started looking around at […]