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What to Expect at Beaumont’s Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas 2023

February 2, 2023 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

You probably already know about the Mardi Gras celebrations that take place in Louisiana. 

But did you know that Southeast Texas also offers opportunities to experience Mardi Gras in Texas with a Tex-Mex Cajun flair?

Beaumont, Texas is a coastal city in southeast Texas that’s only 1.5 hours from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

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Filed Under: Family Adventures, Adventures, Featured, Special Event/ Exhibits, Travel Tagged With: amazing portable circus, Beaumont, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas, parade, Port Arthur, Texas

Unique Experiences and Hidden Gems in Shreveport, LA

January 19, 2023 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

Shreveport has its own unique style as the third-largest city in Louisiana (New Orleans #1, Baton Rouge #2.)

I’m sharing more about some of the top tourist attractions, buildings with a rich history and lesser-known hidden gems in the area.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Featured, Tours you can take, Travel Tagged With: Bossier City, Elvis, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Shreveport

10 Reasons to Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati

January 15, 2023 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

A visit to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is a must.

The content of the museum is not easy to face, but it’s important for all ages and races to learn more about freedom’s heroes.

I’m sharing 10 reasons why you will definitely want to visit.

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Filed Under: Cincy/NKY Area, Family Adventures, Featured, Museums, Solo Adventures, Travel Tagged With: Cincinnati, freedom, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Ohio, slave, slavery, underground railroad

5 Reasons to Visit the Cincinnati Zoo in the Winter (Don’t Miss the Penguin Parade!)

January 15, 2023 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

The Cincinnati Zoo is a wonderful place to visit during the colder months.

I’m sharing reasons and incentives for you to visit the zoo during the winter months during the non-peak season, mid-January through the beginning of March.

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Filed Under: Featured, Adventures with Animals, Cincy/NKY Area, Travel Tagged With: Cincinnati, cincinnati zoo, Ohio, penguin, Penguin parade, winter

The Best Things to Do in Richmond Indiana (1 hr+ from Cincinnati)

January 8, 2023 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Richmond, Indiana has a lot to offer for an Indiana Road Trip with appeal to a variety of interests.

I’m sharing more about the best things to do in Richmond, Indiana, along with additional local attractions within a short drive.

The Richmond area has a treasure trove of historical attractions that make it a bit of a hidden gem.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Family Adventures, Featured, Food Adventures, Museums, Travel Tagged With: chocolate trail, Indiana, Indiana glass trail, Meltdown winter Ice Festival, model t museum, mural trail, Richmond, underground railroad, Wayne county

8 Tips for Creating Self-Care Habits

January 8, 2023 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Self-Care is a word that we hear a lot and it can look different for each of us.

To some, the word might sound like frivolous pampering but self-care is so much more than that. It’s vital for us to live our best lives.  

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Filed Under: Adventures of the Heart, Featured, Uncategorized Tagged With: connect, connections, friendship, friendships, mental health, movement, self care, selfcare, triggers

The Best Places to Eat in Hot Springs Arkansas

December 29, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel 3 Comments

If you’re looking for great food, several Hot Springs restaurants will definitely exceed your expectations in the best of ways.

I’m sharing more about the best restaurants to visit during your visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas for the first time.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Featured, Food Adventures, Travel Tagged With: Arkansas, bbq, Hot Springs, Ohio club, restaurants

Top Things to Do Near Bass Lake California

December 26, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

Planning a visit to Bass Lake, California?

I’m sharing more about some of the area attractions and top things to do near Bass Lake.

Bass Lake is located around 30 minutes from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. This is a beautiful area to explore before or after your visit to the National Park for the whole family.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Adventures with Water, Family Adventures, Featured, Outdoor Adventure, Travel Tagged With: Bass Lake, California, Gold Rush, Mariposa Grove, The Pines Resort, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, Yosemite National Park

10 Tips for Moving Toward Your Adventure Goals This Year

December 26, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel 6 Comments

As I reflected on my previous years’ adventure list goals, I noticed that there were still adventures left on my list by the end of the year…and that’s ok.

When I was provided with the opportunity to cross something off my list, I took it. Some of my adventures that weren’t on my original adventure list were later added and then crossed off along the way.

It’s important to recognize the moments that are once in a lifetime, that you can only experience if you take action, at that moment, that time, that place.

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Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Adventures of the Heart, Family Adventures, Featured, On A Date Adventures, Solo Adventures Tagged With: adventure, goal setting, goals, list, list dreams, move toward goals, tips

Grief Doesn’t Have An Expiration Date

December 19, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel 1 Comment

When you lose a loved one you don’t get over it, you go through it.

The “through it” part is individual. You can’t delegate it to someone else or procrastinate it long enough for all of the pain to go away.

You will have to face it to begin your healing process or it can eat you up inside.

It can feel like a very lonely road you are forced to travel down.

Grief doesn’t have an expiration date.

There isn’t a specific amount of time or days that indicate when someone should be “over it.”

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Filed Under: Adventures of the Heart, Featured Tagged With: cancer, death, grief, grieving, loss, mom, special needs

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