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Viva Las Vegas! Our Epic Non-Stop Adventure with Allegiant Airlines & The Ultimate Go City Pass Guide
Oh, Las Vegas! The name itself conjures images of dazzling lights, thrilling entertainment, and endless possibilities. When the...
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Melissa Cotton
Jul 86 min read
A Local Orlando Mom's Guide to Family Fun: Lake Buena Vista Resort
Hey there, fellow Orlando moms! If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for the perfect family getaway that's close to...
Melissa Cotton
Apr 25, 20245 min read
🌴Miami Travel: Where to Stay & Places to Explore
If you are looking for that chic city vibe with the palm tree lifestyle then Miami is your place to be. As most of you know, the previous...
Melissa Cotton
Jun 22, 20216 min read
A Review of the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach as a Small Family with a Toddler
Portions of our stay were gifted/hosted but all thoughts and reviews are my own. We had the amazing opportunity to stay at the Hard Rock...
Melissa Cotton
Mar 31, 20215 min read
First Look at Star of the Seas: An Unforgettable Experience with Royal Caribbean
Hello, my friends, and welcome back to The House of Mels! I’m still buzzing with excitement from our latest family adventure, and I am...
Melissa Cotton
Aug 96 min read
Ultimate Girls' Getaway on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas: Our Luxurious 4-Night Escape!
Hey there, House of Mels tribe! You know how much I cherish those precious moments with Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas and Liberty of...
Melissa Cotton
Jun 243 min read
The Ultimate Family Adventure at Aquatica: A Day Filled with Fun and Relaxation
Last weekend, my family and I set out on an adventure to Aquatica, Orlando's premier waterpark. Known for having the most water slides in...
Melissa Cotton
Aug 26, 20244 min read
A Swashbuckling Evening at Pirates Dinner Adventure in Orlando as we search for Neptune's Treasure!
If you're seeking a night of swashbuckling fun, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable entertainment, look no further than Pirates Dinner...
Melissa Cotton
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Epcot 2023 Food & Wine Festival / the Eat to the Beat Concert Series with Boyz II Men
Epcot, the Walt Disney World Resort's innovative theme park, is known for its unique blend of cultural experiences, cutting-edge...
Melissa Cotton
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Back to School & Shopping with Old Time Pottery
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Old Time Pottery. All opinions are 100% mine. As summer slowly fades away and the...
Melissa Cotton
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Culinary Journey Across Oceans: SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival Unleashes a World of Flavors!
As I stepped into SeaWorld, a wave of excitement washed over me as I knew I was about to embark on a culinary adventure like no other....
Melissa Cotton
Aug 3, 20233 min read
HXT - all things H Town a girls getaway
So back in May of 2022… I went on a girls trip for my bestie birthday to Houston, Texas! Now if you didn’t know Houston is a...
Melissa Cotton
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Low Carb Jajangmyeon
Buldak Jajangmyeon" is a popular spicy Korean black bean noodle dish. When you are living a low carb life you tend to miss things like...
Melissa Cotton
Aug 1, 20232 min read
No Bake Amaretto Cheesecake with almonds
Amaretto Caramel Sauce 1 1/2 cups of sugar 1 stick of butter 1/3 heavy cream 1/4 tsp of sea salt 1 tsp of vanilla 4 tbsp of amaretto...
Melissa Cotton
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Air fryer Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Nachos
Ingredients 1 lb boneless chicken breast 9 corn tortillas 3 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce 1/2 cup chunk pineapple 2 cloves fresh garlic...
Melissa Cotton
Jun 23, 20211 min read
Mexican Eggs Benedict
Happy National eggs Benedict day!! I wanted to create a twist on the traditional eggs Benedict! A little spicy and a whole lot of...
Melissa Cotton
Apr 16, 20212 min read
My 5 Motherhood Must Haves (0-12 Months Edition)
Motherhood. No one gives you a manual and says - hey there sis, let me show you how its done. NOPE! No one does that, but if you have...
Melissa Cotton
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Hot Honey Shrimp Stir Fry
Hot. Honey. Baby! If there are a few things that I love... it's seafood, spicy things and the taste of honey and when you combine all of...
Melissa Cotton
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Cheddar & Ham Waffles
Y’all let me tell you! All waffles are not created equal and it is ok to not like sweet waffles—- 😦 GASP— yes I said it.. but I like all...
Melissa Cotton
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Air Fryer Turkey Chorizo & Egg white egg rolls w/ Avocado salsa dip
Hey guys welcome back to the house! If you‘re new here I’m Melissa & I like to eat! 😝 I am currently on my get the pre-baby body back...
Melissa Cotton
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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