As the temperature continues to rise in Texas, I am constantly searching for light, fresh meals that I can easily prepare for my family. Last weekend, as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias, I used Kraft Fresh Take meal kits to create a summery pasta dish that was a big hit with my…
Destin Resorts: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
One of my favorite things I got to experience during my Destin resorts vacation was the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise. In HarborWalk Village, you can’t miss the giant pirate ship that sails in and out of Destin Harbor. It often fires its canon and the booms can be heard all around the strip. The Buccaneer Pirate…
Houston Comicpalooza 2013
Where can you meet Captain Jean-Luc Picard, take a photo with a Storm Trooper, and learn how to convince your mom to read comic books, all in one place? Houston Comicpalooza 2013! In the years since I’ve married The Nerd, we’ve been to the Dallas Sci-Fi Expo, Dallas Comic Con, and Quakecon. But we’ve never…
Destin Resorts: Snorkeling with Destin Snorkel
During my Destin resorts vacation last weekend, I got the chance to snorkel for the first time ever. Destin Snorkel graciously donated their time and services for our group of bloggers so we could experience this fun water activity. I was really excited, but also a little anxious because I didn’t know what to expect. The Destin Snorkel crew quickly…
Destin Resorts: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
Last weekend, I had the chance to experience one of the best Destin resorts — Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village — with a group of 24 bloggers. We descended on the Emerald Coast for Brandcation, a sponsored weekend getaway that exposes bloggers to a particular area and the amenities it has to offer. In exchange for media…