I am not really sure what I was expecting when I went to the Clay Cooper Theater in Branson, Missouri. I had been to Branson once before my most recent trip and we only saw one show – and it was good, not really toe stomping foot tapping good, but entertaining. But toe stomping, foot …
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First, let me say, this is not a review of the dinner train on the Branson Scenic Railway. I was aboard the regular excursion that is offered several times during the late morning and afternoon. Branson, Missouri is famous for its shows (like Andy Williams and the Welk family), outlet shopping, and having windy, hilly …
There is a six block area in downtown Birmingham, Alabama that is known as the Birmingham Civil Rights District. Much of the significant events that unfolded during Birmingham’s Civil Rights Movement happened within these six blocks and there is a lot to learn and explore over the course of an afternoon. First I visited the …
I was recently invited to an evening of stampeding, horses, and a whole lot of country-fied fun at Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Branson, Missouri. The show is great, the rest of the experience was ok. Here is the lowdown on the hoedown and what to watch for. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is an icon in Branson …
It’s been very busy around here in Beetsland. I jumped back into school full time while trying to keep up with the blogging and making time for relaxation. We all need a day to unwind, right? I recently spent a day relaxing at Wekiva Island, a beautiful scenic spot just north of Orlando. I have …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Panama City Beach. All opinions are 100% mine. I am here to tell you that Panama City Beach is open and ready for you to visit. Not even a devastating hurricane last October could close this beach town. The sand is as white …
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit the Sea World Orlando Craft Beer Festival this weekend. Featuring over 100 craft beers on draft and more than 20 food items unique to the festival, you can stop at the 19 different booths scattered through the park and sample beer in between plunges on the …
This is my recap of Day 3 of the #FarmFoodTour Kansas. To read Days 1 & 2 – visit here –> #FarmFoodTour Kansas Day & 2 Here is what I learned from the overall experience: Understand your food labels. Non-GMO, grass fed, and non-ethanol are nonsensical marketing labels. While non-GMO is a real thing, it …
Last month I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Kansas and learn about farming, something foreign to this city girl. The Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Soybean Commission flew 8 bloggers to Kansas City, Missouri where our #FarmFoodTour began. We boarded a mini luxury bus, along with our two hosts, a local Kansas farmer, …
I consider myself to be a golfer. Albeit not a good golfer, but nonetheless, I am someone who can pick up a stick and hit ‘em straight. Unless I am purposely trying to hit them straight, then my ball ends up in the next town over lodged in someone’s windshield. Lucky for me Drive Shack …