Mother’s Day Weekend In Shipshewana Indiana

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My mom, dad, my sisters and I spent Mother’s Day weekend in Shipshewana, Indiana. I always enjoy my time there, especially when it’s with my family. We always have a few regular places we always go. Jo Jo’s Pretzels in the Davis Mercantile building in the center of town tops the list! I love their soft pretzels, my favorite is the cinnamon pretzel! I can make an exception to my no white flour rule for those pretzels. Sometimes it’s just worth it.

We also usually head upstairs so the kids can ride the carousel.

While we’re on the top floor we also check out the scrapbook shop (at least I do), and the toy shop before we head out to our other favorites. I always find a ton of great scrapbook papers, and ideas in that little shop. I photographed some of the ideas they had hanging on the walls for inspiration later. My favorite was the LEGO pages, so I got some of those sheets to make my own for my son’s photos. He’s a big LEGO fan, and I have several photos of his creations to scrapbook.

We checked out some of the other stores in the downtown before we headed out to the bulk food store, then to Yoders. I always love checking out what they have there, and the shoes are spectacular!

We had fairly good weather for our Mother’s Day trip this year, with temperatures in the sixties and sun in the morning. We did have some rain showers in the afternoon, but nothing major.

It just added to the spring beauty of these spring tulips.

Loved the tulips above in the wagon! Our tulips at home are almost done for the year, so it was fun to see the splash of color.

Overall it was a wonderful weekend spent with family! How was your Mother’s Day?

Find Romance In Branson

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We had the opportunity to go to Branson many years ago, and since then I've really wanted to go back. Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel have a special Romance Package available during the whole month of February.

It sounds like a great excuse for a romantic getaway for my husband and I, and with Valentine's Day coming up, I think it's the perfect time of the year to celebrate being together for over 20 years.

There are some amenities at the Branson Hiltons that really intrigue me:

  • If you're staying more than one night, in some of their restaurants you can buy one entrée and get a second entrée of equal or lesser value for no additional cost.
  • They have early check in and/ or late checkout available on request. Might be a nice touch for a romantic weekend!
  • In room sparkling wine is another perfect touch!

They also have a special Valentine's Duet menu that includes a Valentine Salad, Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartar (Yum!), Chateaubraind Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, and Askinosie Chocolate Butter Cake. Sounds mouth watering and romantic!

I'm ready for a romantic weekend getaway!


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Have You Ever Been to Kissimmee?

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We’re heading down to Disney this winter to visit all the amusement parks with my sister and her family. While were there I think we’re going to plan a side trip to Kissimmee, so we can kick back and slow down from the hustle and bustle of the parks. I haven’t been there for several years, so it will be fun to check out what’s changed.

If you’ve never been there, Kissimmee is in Central Florida, and it’s close to several major attractions, including Kennedy Space Center, Disney, and it’s not a bad drive to the beach from there either. You can hop in your car and be to the Atlantic Ocean or the Golf of Mexico in about an hour on a warm sunny day.

Kissimmee has several activities to enjoy, from water parks, golf courses, horseback riding, and ice skating, to ghost tours, and more. I think I’d like to check out the shops in Old Town, and maybe stay for one of their Saturday night car cruises, then head out for a little horseback riding the next day. I’m sure my son and my husband would probably rather hit one of the golf courses, or the beach while we’re there.

If you’re planning a trip to Florida, why not check out all the fun things you can do in Kissimmee while you’re mapping out your trip?

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Win A Weekend Stay at a Hampton Hotel

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Hampton Hotels is holding a sweepstakes where you can win a weekend stay at one of their inns. It’s not just for you and your family! You can include guests! The grand prize winner will receive a free stay for themselves and 100 of their friends at a Hampton for one weekend. The winner will also receive $5000 to help pay the tax for the weekend!

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If I won I’d put together a group of friends and family members and head for the beach! Some of my favorite beaches are in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. I’d head to the Corolla Hampton Inn, since it’s right on the beach with oceanfront rooms and suites that look right out on the sand dunes. We’ve been there several times, but I would love to take my mom and dad, and the rest of the family along for a getaway weekend!

The sweepstakes is open to everyone, not just Hilton Honors members or those that have previously stayed at a Hampton. So, even if you’ve never tried a Hampton you can enter to win, just head over to the Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes page to find out all the details and get entered.

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