Family beach vacation? Discover the quiet side of Galveston, Texas with a Galveston Beach Vacation I've never lived near the beach, but Dallas to Houston is only about 4 hours. And from there it's just another hour to the Gulf of Mexico. Growing up I had an Aunt who lived near Galveston and we would go visit her every summer. Maybe that's why it doesn't feel like I can let a summer pass … [Read more...]

When you need to relax and refocus a cabin getaway is the perfect destination! Texas is full of amazing towns, including La Grange. This quaint Texas destination is perfect for food, shopping, and relaxing. Birthday trips are quickly becoming my favorite gift, both to give and receive. My husband and I have birthdays that are exactly a month apart. This year we decided to take a weekend … [Read more...]

Thanks to Decatur, Texas for fantastic day trip! Keep reading to find out how much fun you can have in Eighter from Decatur! I was on a flight recently, and as we started descending into DFW someone in the row behind me said, 'That's not what I thought Texas would look like." Having lived in Texas for most of my life, I'm still amazed how many people don't realize how BIG Texas is, and all … [Read more...]

I'm taking a road trip down to Waco, Texas! Stopping at the Magnolia Silos, the Harp Design Co., and getting some kolaches for the drive. See what Waco and the Heart of Texas has to offer! My sister-in-law is in town with her kids this week for their spring break. One of first things she planned was a trip to Waco. And what started out as sort of a girls outing ballooned into almost all of … [Read more...]