When I was trying to decide where we could go for our 20th wedding anniversary getaway, the only requirement was that it should be quiet and relaxing. With a very busy house of 3 kids, it’s a luxury! In case you haven’t been to this little part of the Hill Country in awhile, you will be in […]
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Hometown Vacation
When you live in a city of a million people, sometimes spending a little time away in a small town is the perfect summer vacation. And that’s what my family decided to do when we went to my hometown of Kilgore, Texas. We booked four nights at a local hotel and acted like tourists. Can […]
We Can’t Stay Away from Garbanzo’s
UPDATE FOR MY READERS: Garbazo’s closed in late 2020. My family first ate at Garbanzo’s about two months ago. And ever since then, it has become the most frequently requested place to eat from everyone in my house! I guess it is so surprising to me because this restaurant is […]
Jack Ryan’s in Downtown Kilgore
As we drove through downtown Kilgore a few weeks ago on our way to my brother Jimmy’s house, we saw a huge amount of cars parked near the railroad tracks. (no picture of all the cars since I was driving at the time!) Was there a festival going on? Could it be it be all […]
Charleston on My Mind
My family hadn’t decided until three weeks before our vacation what our destination would be this summer. We knew that we wanted it to include golf, the beach, great food and a family friendly place. When my husband mentioned Charleston, South Carolina being on the top of his bucket list, we decided that this would […]
Livin’ Sassy Bon Jovi Ticket Giveaway Winners
Happy Fourth of July! May I interrupt your festivities to let you know the winners of our Livin’ Sassy Bon Jovi Ticket Sweepstakes Giveaway? We spent our morning at the neighborhood parade. It gets bigger and better every year. In case you were wondering, my children didn’t dress up this year.Nothing says, “Happy 4th of […]