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Small Camera, DSLR Quality

By Jody Halsted December 17, 2011

Under my Christmas tree right now is an Olympus PEN camera.  It was all I wanted for Christmas and I am anticipating spending a few days just playing with it, learning everything it does and enjoying a DSLR experience in a pocket-sized camera.  The PEN Ready Project has added to my anticipation; the fabulous photos, […]

5 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products ·

9 Reasons Your Family Will Love Fort Worth

By Jody Halsted December 5, 2011

Bronc Riding at the National Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth

We visit Texas quite a bit as Doug’s family lives around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. And though we have been there many, many, times in our 9 years together, not once did we go out and explore. I decided to change that on our last trip and, with the help of the lovely ladies at […]

12 Comments · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: Texas

Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life

By Jody Halsted December 1, 2011

About this time of the year gift guides for travelers pop up all over the internet.  This is another one. Busy Travelers Like Gifts That Make Travel Easier Enercell® 2400mAh Portable Power Bank Nothing is more frustrating than when your mobile device has a low battery.  Plugging in can be difficult at airports and near […]

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Sights from Gaylord Palms ICE featuring Shrek the Halls

By Jody Halsted November 29, 2011

Last week I left unseasonably warm Iowa and hopped a plane to Orlando with my girls. Our destination- the Gaylord Palms resort. Our plans- to play in snow and ICE. (Video tour of ICE below- including a ride down the ice slide!) But instead of bringing my husband along- he unfortunately had to work- we […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Hotels and Lodging, Resort, USA ·

The Fort Worth Stockyards- a Must See for Families

By Jody Halsted November 28, 2011

Fabulous Cowgirl Hats, Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth’s growth really began with it’s Historic Stockyards District.  Today families can visit the Stockyards, watch a cattle drive and absorb Texas’ cowboy heritage. Top 6 Things to do in Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards District Watch a Cattle Drive You can see a team of drovers guide spectacular Texas Longhorns down Exchange Avenue twice […]

9 Comments · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: Texas

Easy Packing Tip: Use Space Bags!

By Jody Halsted November 26, 2011

Packing with Space Bags

I’ve been a huge fan of Space Bags for years.  These handy bags store out-of-season clothing, camp bedding and other items throughout my house; but I especially love Space Bags for traveling.  It’s amazing how much stuff you can fit into a carry-on bag when you remove all the air! Video Overview Below What We […]

4 Comments · Filed Under: Packing Tips, Recommended Travel Products ·

Shrek on ICE

By Jody Halsted November 9, 2011

The Gaylord Hotels are well known for their winter escapade, ICE.  Each hotel –the Palms in Orlando, Opryland in Nashville, National in DC and Texan in Dallas– chill out to a frigid 9°F and bring in world renowned ice carvers from China to create a winter wonderland worth planning your holiday festivities around.  Earlier this […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: hotel, Hotels and Lodging ·

Cuisinious Fort Worth Dining

By Jody Halsted November 7, 2011

Poolside Dining at Joe T Garcia's, Fort Worth

Cuisinious: Food that looks, smells and tastes delectable. (Urban Dictionary) Fort Worth is filled with fabulous restaurants. Truly. A quick Google search yields nearly 350 highly recommended restaurants. Too many for me to choose from!  So I turned to the pros on all things Fort Worth: the Fort Worth Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, who recommended […]

5 Comments · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: Food and Restaurants, Texas

Planning Holiday Flights? Tips to Keep the Stress Down and the Holiday Cheer Up

By Jody Halsted October 26, 2011

I was looking for flights to Florida the other day – and having a rather rough time of it – when it dawned on me that the holidays are upon us.  Which means busier airports, longer lines, and more people fighting for space on flights.  If you’re part of that crowd I have a few […]

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Pamper Your Family- Stay in the Omni Kids Suite at the Mandalay Hotel

By Jody Halsted October 26, 2011

Kids Suite Omni Mandalay Dallas, Texas

The luxury of the Omni Hotel chain has become a family favorite.  From the incredible boutique experience we had at the Omni Majestic in St Louis to the all suite Omni Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, we have found a consistent focus on customer service, tastefully decorated rooms and the small touches that create loyalty.  […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: hotel, Hotels and Lodging, USA · Tagged With: Texas

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