Today is a very difficult day for my family and I. My daddy would have been eighty-eight today, it’s his birthday. Happy Special Day, Daddy! I know he would want us to celebrate his life! So here it goes! I’m going to honor my daddy today, like I have every year since he passed away (2019)…
Category: Trip Report/Review
Happy Father’s Day~ Daddy!
We miss you everyday, especially today! You were/are the greatest daddy in the world!!! I love you very much!!!! Happy Father’s Day! A DAD is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows What you have on your mind. He’s someone who listens, Suggest and defends… A dad can be one Of…
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day has different meanings for different folks! Some feel it’s the start of Summer- YAY! Some get it confused with Veterans Day, which is fine too, and some hit the nail on the head, honoring all Military Men and Women whom gave the ultimate price for our freedom and that is exactly what Memorial…
EvenTide Shop
My family’s new “coastal” venture! At EvenTide Lifestyle Brand, we sell products for people who wish nothing more than to have their feet in the sand 365 days a year! — Read on eventideshop.com/
I’m at my Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, now what? Transportation 101!
I’m at my Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, now what? That is probably the number one question upon arrival at “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Here are a few tips and tricks to ease the mayhem, known as Disney Transportation! Let’s begin with a bang: •There is NO courtesy Resort Hotel to Resort Hotel…
Dawn’s “Disney” Tips & Tricks
*Ride the Walt Disney World Resort Monorail– It’s a uniquely magical experience. *Visit all four Disney Parks at least once- They’re creative marvels! *Get your photo taken with the Disney Characters– Alright, maybe not all of them, but at least you or your child’s favorite. *Get the Disney Characters Autographs– If you have young children…
How to become the MacGyver of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn!
I don’t know why, but I was apprehensive to book Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort! Until,,,,,,,,,,,,,I found a freakishly amazing Annual Passholder Club Level discount available, then took into account its proximity to not one but two Walt Disney World Resort theme parks; Epcot & Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Boardwalk Inn GODS were speaking to me…
My Fab “5” Shore Excursions!
Roatan, Honduras– At Mahogany Bay Cruise Port we hopped on the Magical Flying Beach Chair ($14 adults, $8 children ages 4-12) that carried my family from the Welcome Center over lush landscape to the marvelous Mahogany Beach. Talk about a killer view and a primo spot for selfies, if you have a steady hand!…
#HappilyEverHaydel
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. … Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Peyton, we feel so many emotions today, especially me, lol. Most of all,…
Happy Mother’s Day!
To the kindest, most selfless mother around, I love you! Have a beautiful day…..
I Cheated…..on Disney with Universal Orlando Resort… and I liked it! Part 1 of 5
Guilty as charged! I’m a monster, how dare I cheat on my main mouse Mickey, with Universal Orlando Resort and to my surprise, I kissed a Seuss and I liked it! September 2018, was the crime and I was but a mere accomplice. A big shoutout goes to We Grow Retreat 2018 sponsored by Universal Orlando and Mediavine for this…
“Blue Man Group” at Universal Orlando Resort!
I really didn’t know much about Blue Man Group in advance! I did know it involved three blue men, kinda obvious – Blue Man Group! I had no idea what talents they possessed or really what the show entailed, no predetermined thoughts what so ever, just intrigue. Blue Man Group opened June 6, 2007, in CityWalk at Universal Orlando…
“Discovery Cove” 8 Tips For First Timers!
What do you get when you mix animals, tropical lagoons and an all-inclusive food & beverage package together? I’ll give you a hint, Discovery Cove and it’s a front-runner in my aquatic travel repertoire! Hello, my name is Dawn and I’m an all-inclusive junkie! This mama of two eased herself into a hammock a little faster as…
Dawn Does Disney’s Wilderness Lodge “Resort Activities!”
When referring to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, what do Lincoln Logs, Bison Topiaries and American Craftsmanship, have in common? If you thought of the Grand Floridian– you’re wrong, if you said the Polynesian Village Resort– Wrongo, but if you guessed- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, ding, ding, ding, now your cooking with gas! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is themed…
Fortuitous “Turn of Events” at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
We just arrived home from our magical vacay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. We had a fantastical Disney-cation as always, but this trip involved an unusual plot twist. We booked club level outer building~ Sugar Loaf for our seven night stay. In case you didn’t know, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has two different club levels, one in the…
Key west, Florida’s Hidden Gem “The Galleon Resort” Review!
Thanksgiving 2016, my parents in addition to my hubby and kiddos; enjoyed a memorable vacay at Key West’s hidden gem, The Galleon Resort! Tucked away two blocks from Duval Street and right down from Mallory Square this slice of heaven was better than their infamous Key Lime Pie. Located right next door to Key West, Florida’s…
Disney’s Polynesian Village “Club Level” Resort Review!
Aloha friends, follow along as we take a lookie-loo at my family’s recent vacation to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This was our sixth stay at our favorite Hawaiian themed oasis and that also makes it our sixth club level experience here as well. Hang loose for the journey!]The Gosdin’s have arrived with our handmade Mickey Ears in tow at Orlando International Airport,…
Travel, Family & Fun rolled into one! 