DIY Halloween Costume

Need a last minute costume idea?? These Grannies take the cake! It is an easy DIY costume that you can complete with most things from your home! Not to mention the amount of laughter all night long… For the hair… If you can find/borrow a cheap wig, that is the easiest way! However, you can definitely get a granny effect from some rollers around the … Continue reading DIY Halloween Costume

World of Wonders Longview, Texas

World of Wonders 112 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 212-4969 http://www.longviewwow.org/ HOURS OF OPERATION: Thursday 2pm – 6pm  Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. ** Second Saturday of each month, Member only from 8 a.m -10 a.m. ** ADMISSION: General Admission $8/person Seniors (65+)/Military (with ID) $7/person Members FREE Children under 2 yrs FREE The … Continue reading World of Wonders Longview, Texas

East Texas Gator Farm Grand Saline, Texas

East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park 9515 FM 1255, Grand Saline, TX 75140 (903) 962-5630 http://www.easttexasgators.com/ Sun.- Thurs. 9 am – 5 pm Fri. & Sat. 9 am – 8 pm  Admission is $7 adults and $6 for children ages 2-12 Senior citizens over 65 are $6 **Check for a Groupon**   This was one of our first adventures we went on as you will be … Continue reading East Texas Gator Farm Grand Saline, Texas

Caldwell Zoo Tyler, Tx

Caldwell Zoo Tyler, Texas  Caldwellzoo.org 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd  Tyler, Tx. 75702 $$ $8/child – $11.50/adults $$ Fitbit Steps: 4,000 If you haven’t been to Caldwell Zoo or you haven’t gone since you were a kid, go! Although, not too much has changed it is still really awesome. And if you’re looking for 2-4 hours to kill, you totally can!   Now I’m sure … Continue reading Caldwell Zoo Tyler, Tx

Mineola Nature Preserve 

Sunday, March 29th Mineola Nature Preserve  1860 Co Rd 2724, Mineola, TX 75773 http://www.mineolanaturepreserve.com/ $$$FREE$$$   Grab your walking shoes (take a lesson from us-it would be much more comfortable in workout clothes), pack a back pack, and head to Mineola, Tx. This place is a beautiful, serene escape for some much needed fresh air & sunshine! As soon as you park there are beautiful … Continue reading Mineola Nature Preserve 

Sunday Funday 

Sunday, March 13th, 2016 Tyler, Texas     Was anyone else incredibly thankful for the sunshine?? We took full advantage of the abundance of vitamin D yesterday! Our adventures were casual, bountiful, and lovely!  We embraced the rain and jumped in several muddy puddles..          Let our little fairy princesses play in the magical bushes..       Play with bubbles…       “I wish I … Continue reading Sunday Funday 

Indoor Water Park in East Texas!

Friday, February 12th, 2016 With all of the stress of school, work, and life, Lili and I decided to surprise the girls with an evening trip to our local…. INDOOR WATER PARK! I mean who knew East Texas would have such amenities? THE WATER PARK AT THE VILLAGES 18270 Singing Wood Ln, Flint, TX 75762  http://www.silverleafresortswaterpark.com/  $$15/average$$ Practically any age, but more fun at 3 … Continue reading Indoor Water Park in East Texas!

Indoor Adventures in East Texas

February 6th, 2016 – $$VARIES$$ Typically, us adventurers like to stay outdoors as much as possible and Texas is usually pretty good about sunshine. However, there are some weekends that are just too cold, wet, windy, etc. So today, we’re putting down some of the indoor adventures we’ve had around town.   KID’S STATION LONGVIEW, TEXAS 2607 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 –  https://www.facebook.com/Kids-Station-422096267922982/timeline/ … Continue reading Indoor Adventures in East Texas

Tyler, Texas is Closed on Mondays

February 1st, 2016 – Occupying the Adventurer’s on a Monday. $FREE$ If you live in Tyler, Texas or a town like Tyler, you are fully aware that the whole activity scene basically shuts down. This is partially to my gain and peril. I work for a Country Club in town that closes on Monday’s, however, so is everything else….. iJump – Closed on Monday Discovery … Continue reading Tyler, Texas is Closed on Mondays

Tyler State Park Tyler, Texas

Sunday, January 30th, 2016 Tyler State Park – 789 Park Rd 16 Tyler, Texas 75706 – http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler *$5 each adult**kiddies are free*     What a Beautiful  Adventure   We were incredibly blessed with perfect weather & couldn’t have made our latest adventure more amazing. Although TSP is the first place we’ve taken you that costs more than gas, it couldn’t be more worth it. This … Continue reading Tyler State Park Tyler, Texas