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A Weatherproof Family Weekend
Looking for an easy weekend getaway this summer? Or, anytime, really? The kids and I spent the weekend in Rogers, Arkansas recently and had a grand time. The first of a series of three articles I am writing about our trip is up on the Visit Rogers website. (Disclosure: I am being paid to write these articles, because, you know, that’s what I do for a living…) It covers the attractions that we visited that … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Arkansas, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Exploring Springfield, Missouri
Disclosure: This blog outlines my experiences while on an expenses paid press tour hosted by the Springfield CVB for Missouri Women Bloggers. All opinions are my own. We all know how it goes. The place we live has something it’s famous for – some attraction, or park, or land formation that people come from far away to see. But not you. You live here! You don’t do those touristy things! Well, this past weekend, I had the opportunity to … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Missouri, Things to Do, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Shopping Small with the Help of the Elves in Eureka Springs
Disclosure: We received a one night hotel stay plus a Shop Small goodie bag in exchange for this blog post. All opinions belong to myself, my family, and that pesky ghost that came with us from the Basin Park Hotel. We are long-time fans of the village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It’s only about an hour and forty five minutes from our home in Southwest Missouri, but a road trip to Eureka is like going through a time … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Arkansas, Day Trips, Travel, Weekend Getaways
Winter Weekend Getaway: Grand Country Resort in Branson
It’s often hard to find somewhere fun to go for a weekend getaway in the winter. Warm climates are too far of a drive, so we look for a location that has lots of indoor activities for our family. While researching indoor waterparks in Branson, Missouri, I came across Grand Country Resort’s Summer Fun in the Winter package. From January 1 through the first week in March, the package costs $199.32 after tax and includes: 2 … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Missouri, Travel, Weekend Getaways
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