Our Mariner of the Seas Bahamas Cruise with Royal Caribbean
Last month, we embarked on a Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas for a Bahamas cruise as a family of four, and with it being our first time cruising since …
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Why You Must Visit Truck Yard in The Colony, Texas!
Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth? Ooh, Heaven is the Truck Yard in The Colony, Texas! And I am only half-joking because when it comes down to it, …
The St Augustine Distillery Tour: an Old Town Trolley Stop
St Augustine, Florida Last weekend we made last-minute plans to spend a couple of days in St Augustine, Florida before heading out on our Royal Caribbean cruise. Located in northeast …
Hotel Indigo Columbus: a Riverfront Hotel in Columbus, GA
As many of you know, Abby just turned 13 last week, and I can hardly believe it! The two of us have had some really fun adventures together over the past …
When is the Best Time to Visit 30A Florida?
We spend a lot of time on 30A! Living just 90 minutes north of this vacation hotspot in the Florida panhandle, we can pop down there quite easily and often. …
Fun Things To Do In Dothan, Alabama
Five years ago, our family moved from Southern California to Dothan, Alabama, and we’ve lived here longer than I have lived anywhere in my adult life. So, I feel a …
A Georgia & South Carolina Family Adventure: Rafting, Ziplining, Hiking, Waterfalls + Goats Too!
As the kids get older, planning family adventures has become much more fun – for me at least! Gone are the days spent scheduling around naps and if you aren’t …
Tallulah Gorge State Park, Waterfall Hike & Suspension Bridge
Recently, we made the trip up to Wild Water Ltd. in northwest South Carolina for some ziplining and white water rafting. Since it was a 5.5-hour drive from our home …
Visiting the Toccoa Falls Waterfall in Toccoa, GA
Did you know that there is a gorgeous 186-foot tall waterfall, which is 19 feet taller than Niagara Falls if you are keeping track, hidden in northeastern Georgia? What if …
Goats on the Roof – Georgia Road Trip Stop
If you asked the kids what the NUMBER ONE highlight of our recent Georgia road trip was, they would waste no time telling you all about Goats on the Roof …
Guide To Visiting The Georgia Aquarium In Downtown Atlanta
Earlier this year, Abby and I decided to take a last-minute girl’s trip to Atlanta, Georgia. My main goal was to go to IKEA, and hers was to explore the Georgia …
Paul Anderson Memorial Park & The Strongest Man Statue
You are probably wondering what in the heck led us to the small town of Toccoa, Georgia, and to the Strongest Man Statue at Paul Anderson Memorial Park. Yeah, I …
Family Fun at Wildwater Chattooga: River Rafting, Ziplining & Lodging
If you read any of my blog posts, I hope that this is it! That’s because we just returned home from the best weekend ever at Wildwater Chattooga, and I …
Check out our newest Seacrest Beach Vacation Rental on 30A!
Last week we shared some exciting news over on our Instagram account! We have expanded Our Little Retreats, our Seacrest Beach vacation rental business, and added a third condo to …
Our Visit To Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia
Summer vacation is over halfway over and we are trying to pack in as much fun as possible into the next 4 weeks! On Thursday I surprised the kids with …
My favorite books about Florida!
If you know me, then you know that I am basically obsessed with Florida. It’s my favorite state! Where else can you swim with manatees in their natural state or …
Heirloom Haul and Flea Style: an Instagram Hot Spot in Frisco, Texas
Abby and I just returned home from a fun girl’s trip to visit family! First, we spent a few nights in Chicago, Illinois, with my brother’s family. Then, we jetted …
The Wakulla Springs Jungle Cruise Boat Tour
There is a stretch of the Wakulla River, close to the start of the spring that is not accessible to the everyday person. It’s unspoiled Florida, the real Florida as …
Looking for the best portable projector for camping? Read this!
Summer is right around the corner, and today, I am excited to share one of my favorite products with you! Are you looking for the best portable projector for camping? …
A Quick Saint George Island Getaway
We have been wanting to visit Saint George Island, Florida for quite some time and we recently had a couple of days free and were able to sneak in a …