Getting out in the fresh air and doing something physical is important to me especially when we have nice weather. I tend to get anxious, depressed, grumpy, etc when I’m stuck inside too much. Being able to do something as a family is even better! We found that going hiking as a family is fun for […]
Unique Souvenirs from Walt Disney World
I love to buy souvenirs on my many Disney trips. But I am not into wearing a lot of Disney clothing and I don’t want my whole house to be filled with Mickey Mouse 😉 So what do I buy? Everyday items My favorite souvenir that I use everyday is my Mickey Mouse coffee mug. Every […]
New Orleans for Kids: Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe
We were invited to attend the grand opening of Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe in New Orleans. You may be familiar with Little Pnuts Special Delivery quarterly subscription boxes. Their Special Deliveries are full of eco-friendly, organic and sustainable toys. The same theme carries over into the new toy shoppe where you will not find any toys that […]
Monster Jam for Girls
Would a girl like attending Monster Jam? Yes! My daughter totally enjoyed watching the Monster trucks compete. It was exhilarating watching the trucks fly through the air, almost tip over, and spinning donuts. The event is made up of four competitions: vertical jumps, obstacle course, donuts and free styling. The Monster Mutt Dalmatian truck was […]
8 Reasons to Attend the Audubon Pilgrimage in St. Francisville, LA
The 44th annual Audubon Pilgrimage in St. Francisville, Louisiana celebrates beautiful plantation country each spring. It is a wonderful event that allows you inside private homes and lets you explore plantations, churches and gardens. This year’s pilgrimage is March 20-22nd. The annual pilgrimage is sponsored by the West Feliciana Historical Society where the participants […]
7 Tips for Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2015
I love to visit Disney World when a festival or special event is going on because it’s like getting a bonus since most of the activities are included in the price of admission. Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World is one of those festivals. This year the festival runs from March […]
What to Pack for a Day Trip with a Child
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. With the falling gas prices, we have been taking more day trips to explore the area around us. […]
11 Things to Know About Castaway Cay – Disney’s Private Island
Castaway Cay (pronounced Key) is Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas. The only way to visit Castaway Cay is with a Disney Cruise that has a stop on the island. The island is beautiful and the perfect place to relax. Below is some information to keep in mind when traveling to Castaway Cay. Let me […]
Discovering Louisiana: Rosedown Plantation
Rosedown Plantation holds a special place in my heart and is one of my favorite plantations in Louisiana. Rosedown Plantation is located in St. Francisville, Louisiana which is about 40 minutes north of Baton Rouge. We usually visit at least a couple times a year since it is so close to us. History of Rosedown […]
What Not to Do on St. Maarten
During our Disney cruise to the Caribbean one of our ports was St. Maarten. We had never been before and with it being us three girls we thought that taking a Disney excursion would be a good idea. We choose the 2 Flags Island Tour that takes you to both the French and Dutch sides […]