In 2019, we did kind of a crazy thing — we got annual passes to Disney World in Orlando. I feel like every time I tell someone that, I have to justify why because they aren’t cheap and we’re not rich by any means. So here goes my canned justification: Jason’s mom lives about an hour from Disney, so it gives us an extra excuse to go see her several times a year. Also, this was the last year that both of our kids would be free (kids 2 and under are free) for over half of the year, so we wanted to take advantage of only having to buy the passes for Jason and me.
Read moreThe Disney-est Non-Disney Summer Vacation
It's no secret that Disney World is a special place in my family. We spent many a Sansom family vacation in there. Being from a family of all girls, except for my dad who grew up in a Disney-loving family himself, we all loved meeting the princesses, riding the not-too-rollercoaster-y rides, and dining with characters in the most magical place on earth. Then, I met and married a man who is from Central Florida, so now we have the perfect excuse to Disney-it-up when we go to visit friends and family in his hometown.
Read moreA Guide to my Hometown: 30A from a Local
t's never too soon to begin planning your next beach trip. Even though I'm an expert (joking) (sorta) when it comes to Destin, the South Walton/30A area has grown so much since I have lived there that I enlisted some help. Chastity Adams is a resident of Santa Rosa Beach (aka South Walton) and along with her daughters, Reese (11) and Maggie (9) and her husband, Chad, the Adams family takes advantage of living the SoWal life more than anyone I know. Chastity just happens to be one of my best friends, so I asked her to write a guest post and guide to 30A for all of you who are ready to plan your next trip to the beach. Chastity is such an inspiration to me and a wonderful example of a mother, wife, and friend. She's beautiful from the inside, out and she's the "big sister" I didn't have. Chastity and her family moved to SRB about 6 years ago and it's so much fun to get to visit them when we are in the area. Without further adieu, here is Chastity:
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