A look at the Pop Century Resort on Walt Disney World and why your family should consider staying at this value resort in the middle of the magic. Our go-to resort at Disney World for the past several years has been the Pop Century Resort. The way that we vacation at Disney World makes […]
Tips for Having a Great Trip to Moody Gardens + Coupon Code (Expired)
Disclosure: My family attended a media preview of the new SpongeBob SubPants Adventure at Moody Gardens including one night hotel and attraction tickets. I was not asked to post about Moody Gardens’ other attractions but we had so much fun I wanted to share. Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas has so much to offer the entire family that […]
Moody Gardens: SpongeBob SubPants Adventure + Coupon Code (Expired)
Disclosure: My family attended a media preview of the new SpongeBob SubPants Adventure at Moody Gardens including one night hotel and attraction tickets. We got to experience a sneak peak of the new SpongeBob SubPants Adventure at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas opening May 23, 2015. See below for a coupon code for your next […]
Why Do I Keep Returning to Disney World
When I tell people that I’m going to Disney World, I am frequently asked “you’re going again? weren’t you just there?” and the answer is yes. However, I may be slightly addicted but the positive is that the first step in addiction is admitting you have a problem. 🙂 Below are the main […]
Oahu Hawaii Bucket List
One of our favorite destinations for a family vacation was Oahu, Hawaii. We have visited the island twice – once as a couple (prior to S) and once with S (she was 16 months old). Hawaii is definitely a vacation spot that you want to go for a week or more. Our first trip […]
Natchez Trace Parkway – Natchez, Mississippi
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444 mile drive through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee and is part of the National Parks Service. The drive offers beautiful scenery with over 10,000 years of history. The Old Trace was originally used by American Indians, “Kaintucks” (boatmen from the Ohio River Valley) and settlers. It played an important role […]
Best Rides for Preschoolers at Disney World
We visit Disney World regularly and have changed the rides that S goes on based on the appropriateness and height requirements. On our last trip to Disney World, S was 4 (less than one month shy of 5). She does not like loud noises (like thunder). She also does not like anything scary. Here are […]
Why You Should Run in The Color Run #Happiest5K #WeShine
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. We walked The Color Run in Baton Rouge, Louisiana a couple weeks ago. It was our first […]
New Orleans For Kids: City Park
When you think about a park you think about a playground and green space but City Park in New Orleans is so much more. There are play areas, an amusement park, an art museum, outdoor sculpture garden, botanical gardens, mini golf, boat rentals, biking/jogging/walking trails, golf course, horse riding lessons and more. New Orleans […]
Learning through Travel for Kids
It’s no secret that I love to travel! I definitely contribute my love of traveling to my childhood! You do not have to fly around the world to travel. Stay-cations have become popular and rightly so because we often forget that no matter where we live there are historic events, national parks, and tourist attractions. Why Kids […]