Our Sweet Adventures

18/10/2024

Sedona, you are beautiful!! We felt your energy and magic. What a perfect destination to celebrate 9 years

We hiked 30 miles, explored incredible caves, rock-scrambled to summits, enjoyed sunset vortexes, went on an off-roading jeep tour, ate delicious Southwest cuisine, and drank cold beer and fine wine.

Since we've been home, we have dealt with ongoing illnesses. That's the beauty of a household of five. Everything gradually hits one person at a time.😆So, I am a bit behind in publishing my blog posts, but the wait will be worth it! My Sedona itinerary is pretty extensive and has a wealth of information.

Until then, here are some highlights:

📸 1 - Sunrise hike to Cathedral Rock. An uphill hike to a vortex with sacred energy flowing through the natural atrium and stunning views.

📸 2 - Sunrise hike to Subway Cave. I will never forget that “wow” moment when we rock-scrambled our way up, turned around, and saw this amazing cave.

📸 3 - Rock scrambled our way up to the top of Bell Rock. I loved every hike in Sedona, but this one was my favorite. It’s another vortex site, and I think we really felt its energy. There is no “trail” on this hike. So, Adam and I worked together to find a path to get to the top. Parenting can challenge you (more than any hike), and this trail reminded us how great we are when we work together.

📸 4 - We went on a very rugged Jeep tour with Safari Jeep Tours. It was such a thrilling experience driving on the edge of a cliff. Then, we went on a short hike to Merry Go Around Rock for sweeping panoramic views of Sedona.

📸 5 - Sunset vortex at Airport Mesa. We enjoyed a short hike to the summit, where we felt the positive effects of the phenomenon as the sun went down, casting a warm golden-hour glow on Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock.

📸 6 - Dancing in the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. It is an acclaimed arts, culture, and shopping district inspired by Guadalajara. I loved browsing the art galleries.

📸 7 - Cold beer Sedona Beer Company after three hikes. They also serve delicious food. It was one of the best lunches we had in Sedona.

📸 8-9 - Wine hopping on the Verde Valley Wine Trail. Page Springs Cellars is a picture-perfect winery on the banks of Oak Creek. We also enjoyed sweet wine tasting at Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery. Every wine I had was so good that I took a bottle home!

05/08/2024

Two NEW recipes to help cool you down as the weather starts to really heat up!

Coconut Sorbet - a luscious vegan and dairy-free frozen dessert perfect for a hot summer day. The coconut flavor is heavenly, with the perfect sweetness to make you feel like you are on a beautiful island.

Lemon Pie Ice Cream - French-style ice cream churned with homemade lemon curd and crumbled graham crackers to create the perfect summertime frozen dessert.

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17/07/2024

In my newsletter tomorrow, I will share how you can stay at the stunning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal for only $2,400—a cash value of $10,259.

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12/07/2024

Start your weekend with a delicious summer cocktail in hand! Try my new recipe, the Dirty Monkey Frozen Cocktail (a boozy chocolate banana milkshake) or the Cayman Pink Sand, Bermuda Rum Swizzle, Limoncello Spritz, and Passion Fruit Pisco Sour.

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25/06/2024

Beat the Texas heat and enjoy a family summer getaway in New Braunfels! This Texas Hill Country destination is one of the best family getaways thanks to its many kid activities.

You can have a blast at one of the world's best waterparks, relax on a river float, get up close with animals on an African safari, experience the thrill of an alpine coaster and a miniature train, marvel at the largest cavern in the state, and so much more.

For a stress-free family weekend, our top pick is The Resort at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels. Yes, it's not just a waterpark, it's a resort too! We love staying here because it's within walking distance of the waterpark, and guests enjoy the perk of one-hour early entry!

Check out my new post to find the best things to do in New Braunfels with kids, more information about The Resort at Schlitterbahn, and the best places to eat with kids.

In New Braunfels


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17/06/2024

Looking for a fun, family-friendly beach destination in Texas?!? Check out South Padre Island! Home to the best beach in Texas and known as the "Sandcastle Capital of the World."

You can quickly fill an entire weekend at South Padre with fun family activities and only scratch the surface of all the island offers. Check out my new blog post for more details, but here are a few things you cannot miss!

- Spend the day at Beach Waterpark. A trip to SPI, especially in the summer, is only complete with a visit to this epic waterpark. It has an iconic sandcastle aquatic playground with several slides for young kids, and a 1,400-gallon water tipping bucket!

- Learn how to build a sandcastle with sandyfeet sandcastle services. The Sandy Feet team teach you how to make epic sandcastles using everyday items like plastic silverware. Plus you get to spend time at the beach!

- Go on an eco-friendly dolphin watch with The Original Dolphin Watch. South Padre Island is home to several year-round pods. After watching dolphins swim in the channel, you can see marine life up close before they release them back into the water. We saw about five different dolphins, including a mommy with her baby.

- Enjoy family-friendly activities at Gravity Park South Padre Island. Drive go-karts, ride the Ferris Wheel, play a round of mini golf, and the two most thrilling adventures—ride a giant swing and the world’s tallest reverse bungee!

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04/06/2024

School is out. Summer is here! If you want fun things to do with your adventurous toddler, check out my ultimate list of Things to Do in Dallas with Toddlers!

Best Things to Do in Dallas with Toddlers: Indoor Play and Museums
CAMP (Dallas)
Crayola Experience - Toddler Town (Plano)
Dallas Museum of Art – Arturo’s Nest (Dallas)
Epic Waters Waterpark – Rascal’s Round Up (Grand Prairie)
Great Wolf Lodge (Grapevine)
Bookmarks at NorthPark Center (Dallas)
Legoland® Discovery Center – DUPLO® Village (Grapevine)
Peppa Pig World of Play (Grapevine)
Perot Museum – Moody Family Children’s Museum (Dallas)
Play Street Museum (Multiple Locations)

Best Things to Do in Dallas with Toddlers: Outdoor Adventures
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden (Dallas)
Klyde Warren Park (Dallas)
Texas Discovery Gardens (Dallas)

Please click my link to read more about each place. And share my post with your family and friends! Have a great summer exploring Dallas with your toddler!

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21/05/2024

Summer is just around the corner, and it will be HOT! So beat the heat with my ultimate list of the best indoor playgrounds and adventure parks in Dallas/Ft. Worth for kids of all ages!

Indoor Playgrounds in Dallas
B&B Theatres (Red Oak and Wylie)
Bright Side Play (Southlake)
Cheeky Monkeys (Multiple Locations)
Dino Kidz (Allen)
Jungle Castle (Flower Mound)
Jungle Land (Prosper)
KidMania (Fort Worth and Plano)
Kids Empire (Dallas, Euless, Garland, and Mesquite)
Mini Playtime (Farmers Branch)
Peppa Pig World of Play (Grapevine)
Prosper Playhouse (Prosper)
Round1 (Grapevine)
Safari Run (Plano)
Shenaniganz (Rockwall)
SPARK! (Dallas)
We Rock the Spectrum (Dallas and Plano)

FREE Indoor Playgrounds in Dallas
CityBridge CityScape (Plano)
Frisco Public Library (Frisco)
Galleria Play Place (Dallas)
Irving Bible Church (Irving)
Living Spaces (Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, and Frisco)
Prestonwood Kidz (Plano)
Preston Trail Playground (Plano)
SCHEELS (The Colony)
The Ark Playground (Coppell)
The REC of Grapevine (Grapevine)
Watermark Tree Fort (Dallas)
Wesley's Indoor Playground (Southlake)

Eateries with Indoor Playgrounds in Dallas
Bubbles Eat & Play (Fairview)
Monster Yogurt (Dallas and Richardson)

Indoor Play Areas and Museums in Dallas
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (The Colony)
CAMP (Dallas)
Crayola Experience (Plano)
Explorium Denton Children's Museum (Denton)
Frontiers of Flight Museum (Dallas)
KidZania (Frisco)
Immersive Gamebox (Dallas and The Colony)
Legoland Discovery Center (Grapevine)
PeeknPlay (Frisco, Grapevine, and McKinney)
Perot Museum (Dallas)
Play Street Museum (Multiple Locations)
Project Play Discovery Museum (Hurst)
Sci-Tech Discovery Museum (Frisco)

Indoor Adventure and Trampoline Parks in Dallas
Altitude Trampoline Park (Multiple Locations)
Bolder Adventure Park (Grand Prairie)
Ground Control (Irving)
HAPIK (Garland)
Ninja Kidz Action Park (North Richland Hills)
Pump It Up (Arlington, Dallas, and Frisco)
Strong Fitness (Farmers Branch)
Snowy Fun (Little Elm)
Super Llama Inflatable Park (Plano)
Urban Air Adventure Park (Multiple Locations)

Indoor Aquatic Playgrounds in Dallas
Epic Waters Waterpark (Grand Prairie)
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark (Grapevine)
The Cove at the Lakefront (Little Elm)

Please share my post with your family and friends! And have a great time at these indoor playgrounds in Dallas!

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06/05/2024

Check out my new post, "The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Twins".

It has everything you need to know, from flying with twins to going on a road trip, what to pack, sleeping arrangements as they get older, and more.

It also includes a FREE printable family packing list and my list of the best travel credit cards to start planning your family trips for free!

And please spread word or join my Double the Adventure: Twins & Multiples Travel Tips Facebook group!

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21/04/2024

Hey everyone! The last several months I have been a bit MIA on sharing updates of published content on Facebook and completely neglected my newsletter for a year. I apologize for that! But I am going to do my best on sharing more information in this space and my newsletter. Starting with how we travel for FREE!

In four months, I have already accrued 250k points! That is worth over $4,800!!! So how did I get enough points within four months to be able to take my family of five to travel for free? Sign up for my newsletter to find out. I will be sharing details this week 😄

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09/04/2024

Have you heard of La Romana in the Dominican Republic? It is a hidden slice of paradise an hour south of Punta Cana and our new favorite Caribbean destination.

Don't just take our word for it. Did you know that La Romana has an exclusive community resort that welcomes celebrities like the Kardashians, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Michael Jordan, and former U.S. presidents? It was also the location for The Bachelorette finale and home to the #1 golf course in the Caribbean! Needless to say, La Romana is a hidden slice of paradise in the Dominican Republic and THE place to be!

We had such a wonderful family trip to La Romana. A few of our favorite things were feeding cheeky monkeys, taking a boat ride to Saona Island, learning how to make ci**rs, and visiting a Mediterranean-inspired village.

And as a young family of 3 boys under 4, we are picky when it comes to booking excursions. I can confidently say that these three companies are all you need to enjoy the best things in La Romana.

Slow Dive Casa Chihuahua - this awesome local tour company specializes in small group eco-friendly PADI courses, full-day and night dives, snorkeling, and land and sea excursions. Slow Dive Casa Chihuahua is the best because of their dedication to teaching beginner and advanced divers how to dive sustainably.

We booked a private boat tour to Saona Island to control the pace with our kids and had an amazing trip! Slow Dive (William) was great with our kids and knowledgeable. They really catered to our needs and gave us an epic day on the water that we will never forget!

Dominican Attitude Excursions - another wonderful company specializing in small groups and private tours. I could not find any tours online that had everything I wanted until I found Dominican Attitude. They took us to a cigar factory (one of my favorite things we did, and I don't even smoke), a chocolate factory, the Cave of Wonders, and finished at the marvelous Altos de Chavon. They create custom tailor-made tours, so if you don't see anything you like online, contact them!

Runners Adventures - operates some of the most popular excursions in the Dominican Republic: Monkeyland, Jungle Buggy Adventure and Ziplining! You can enjoy one of these tours for a half-day excursions or easily combine multiple excursions for one epic day! We did the half-day Monkeyland and Plantation Tour and had a great time. It's a fun experience for all ages. Just watch out for those cheeky monkeys ☺

If you are looking for your next getaway, check out La Romana and my new post of "The Best Things to Do in La Romana!

Explore La Romana GoDominicanRepublic

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