The Sewing Mom

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I’ve just had a horrible day, dealing with a young teenager who has absolutely no concept of time and doesn’t seem to think it’s an inconvenience for her mom to take her and pick her up anywhere, any time. Maybe I’m just tired, but I would love a getaway.

Mind you, I actually would love to getaway by myself, perhaps on a quilters retreat, but I don’t think my husband would go for that! He’d probably thinking more along the lines of the Romance Package at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing where we could enjoy beautiful accommodations, sparkling wine, a sparkling pool and whirlpool, plus have breakfast delivered right to our room in the morning. Truthfully, I have to admit, that does sound pretty nice. Think about it, not having to deal with the moods of the teenager, not having to make the bed, and not having to cook! Okay, count me in! Seriously, check out this view!

If we got bored of each other (which is distinctly possible), we could go check out some of the live entertainment right there in Branson. There are tons of shows to choose from, 49 live entertainment theaters to be exact.

If the hotel at Branson Landing is sold out for our date of choice, we can always go right across the street to the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and enjoy the same Romance package.

I just need a relaxing day or two, away from the teenager and her idea of a “fun filled weekend”, and time to myself to chill. Nice accommodations, pampered service and dining out would suit me just fine!

I have to work Thanksgiving morning, but I get Christmas off, so I’ve been talking to my husband today (in between softball games) about different things we might do to take advantage of some time off. He just told me the other day that he’s taking the week off after Christmas and my daughter will be out of school, so it sounds like the perfect time for a family getaway.

Right at the top of my getaway list is Branson, Missouri. My very favorite hotel in Branson, the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is offering some really amazing packages. Santa’s Coming to town package is only $189 per night and includes a delivery of presents, cookies and milk from Santa himself, right to our room! My daughter (even though she is 13) would think that was pretty cool! I’m also considering the Polar Express Package for $289 per night which includes the hotel room and (I think this is so cool!), dinner on the Polar Express! The train will begin its run on November 6 and will continue on Thursday through Sundays for throughout the holidays. Now, I have to admit, my favorite would be the It’s a Wonderful Life package (one of our favorite movies), that is all about shopping, shows and relaxation. That’s my kind of holiday!

I love the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing because it’s right in the thick of everything in Branson and has such beautiful views, particularly of the fountain. The rooms are gorgeous and comfortable and restaurants and shops (more than 100) are all available right there at Branson Landing which is in historic downtown Branson. Of course, my second choice is just right across the street at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, another beautiful hotel.

Missouri and The Ozarks are so full of things to do and what a beautiful time of year to go. There is arts and entertainment in abundance. I love seeing Andy Williams who has his own venue. He really looks and sounds good for someone who’s been singing as long as he has! If you’ve never been to The Ozarks, it’s such a beautiful area. Although the leaves will have all ready fallen by the time we go, the rolling hills and lakes are always pretty, no matter what time of year.

Have you ever been to Branson? What was your favorite thing to do?

My favorite reality shows are Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen and Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares, they inspire me! That’s right, they inspire me to cook.

Now understand, I’m an okay cook, but I don’t do anything fancy and I don’t have any fancy tools. I cook just for us, no dinner parties or anything like that. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like to know more about cooking. In fact, a week or so ago I told my husband how I thought it would be fun to attend a cooking school. I don’t want to be a professional chef, but it might make my mundane meals a bit more enjoyable for everyone!

So, how excited am I to see the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel is hosting a cooking school weekend! I’ve been trying to get to go to Branson for a long time and now, here’s my chance. Plus, the cooking school weekend is being held October 16 and 17, a weekend we don’t have to go to a softball tournament! The stars have aligned and I think I really need to go!

The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel’s own Chef Nathan Read is going to give demonstrations and even teach participants how to prepare appetizers. There will even be a four course dinner that includes choices like Midwest bison short ribs and Berkshire pork porterhouse, served on Saturday night. Everything on Saturday night’s menu will be taught on Sunday so we can go home and attempt to repeat the delicious meal. The Cooking Weekend package includes deluxe accommodations at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel for two people Friday and Saturday evening all for just $398.00 plus tax for both nights plus everything I’ve all ready mentioned. To make it even more inviting, there will be a wine reception included on the first night.

This is exactly the kind of cooking school I had imagined and I think it would be so much fun! Now, I just have to convince my husband.

Branson, Missouri in the summer is an awesome place to be. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains, which covers more than half of the state of Missouri. The area is filled with all types of activities, especially if you love the outdoors. There is plenty of boating to be found on the White River and Lake Taneycomo. There are other smaller lakes as well, plenty to explore.

Of course, if it’s relaxation you’re looking for this summer, there are all sorts of nature trails and parks to be found, great places for a nice family picnic. Then again, maybe laying out by a beautiful swimming pool, especially the one at Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. I mean really, who could possibly resist this:

Just bring me an ice cold mud slide and I’d be a happy camper!

How about having a hotel room overlooking Lake Taceyomo, or this beatiful fountain at Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing?

The fountain provides nightly light shows, isn’t it gorgeous? I’d love to sit out on my balcony and watch that every night!

Then again, if you’re looking for action, take in one of the numerous shows going on daily and nightly in downtown Branson. There really is so much to do, it’s hard to decide what to do first! What’s your favorite thing to do in Branson?

Spending the weekend together with other young Christians, sharing life experiences, music, worship and fellowship and enjoying all that Branson, Missouri has to offer, what could possibly be a better way to spend the weekend than that? The Young Christian’s Weekend is the premier Christian youth event in the Midwest and it includes amazing concerts and heart warming worship services.

Here’s my itinerary for March 27-29. After checking in to Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, I will be heading to Silver Dollar City to attend the Friday evening rally which includes a concert by Downhere. There are also rallies on Saturday and Sunday nights at Silver Dollar City which I may also attend. The tickets for the rally that are included in my Young Christians package from the hotel, also give me access to all the rides and shows that are at Silver Dollar City. I would love to visit all of the 60 craft shops in the area and see the craftsmen performing demonstrations of pioneer era crafts too. I could only hope to have enough time to do it all!

Of course, for a change of pace, I may have to incorporate shop shopping into my itinerary. There is the Tanger Outlet Mall that deserves my attention, not to mention the hundreds of other shops in the area and the new waterfront shopping center at Branson’s Landing.

The Hilton Promenade and the HIlton Branson Convention Center Hotel are both offering packages for the Young Christian’s Weekend that include accommodations and passes to Silver Dollar City. If you can’t make it for this particular weekend, both hotels have a number of other packages to choose from, so be sure to check them out.