Trying new restaurants is literally one of my favorite pastimes. Nothing better than sampling a chefs yummy creations!!!

When I noticed Mother’s Day was days away, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to try SEAR Steakhouse in Buffalo, NY. The restaurant had been on my bucket list for awhile so I told my husband to make a reservation!

The best thing about the location of Sear is that it is indeed inside of a hotel which means Valet parking! No need to pay ridiculous downtown parking prices. Just validate your parking at Sear before leaving and your valet parking is FREE!

SEAR Executive Chef JT Nicholson showcases an innovative menu featuring a wide variety of prime and dry-aged steak selections, fresh seafood, creative small plates, sauces and side dishes. 350 wines have been hand-selected to be apart of an extraordinary wine list. SEAR proudly focuses on using locally grown produce and meat and also features impressive cocktails, desserts and after-dinner drinks.

We Started with the Wagyu Tartar, I had the Wagyu Flat Iron with asparagus for my main course. My husband has the Steak Fritas & my daughter had the Mac & Cheese!

Honesty hands down my new favorite steakhouse in Buffalo. The restaurant would be considered on the pricey side. However, if you are into high end dining, you would be rather happy with the prices. I never once glanced at the menu thinking ripoff. Prices were fair and food was amazing! My wagyu Flat Iron was literally to die for and ran about $40. The Steak Fritas was in the $20’s if you are looking for a budget friendly meal option.

The only downside was no kids menu which was rather shocking since the place was packed with families. Sear will work with you though and help create a kid friendly meal option. They turned their lobster Mac & Cheese into a super cheesy plain Mac & Cheese which tasted amazing. I may have taken a scoop for myself since the portion was ridiculously big for a 6 year old.

If you find yourself in Downtown Buffalo and have a steak craving, SEAR is definitely the place to go! Two thumbs up from us here at The Trophy WifeStyle :)

We just love visiting Texas! The state is so large and grand that every time we make a trip, it’s always a totally different experience since it’s literally IMPOSSIBLE to see everything. So much to do & as always on any trip, so little time!!!!

While we were on our San Antonio trip, we had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at one of the most unique amusement parks we had ever been to!

Morgan’s Wonderland!

I think it’s safe to say that this place is incredible for ALL children. Non-judgment and my child could just be free. Being a mama of a non-verbal child, I’m used to going places and all eyes are on me and my child since we communicate differently. The term “non-verbal” just means your child doesn’t speak like you and I. So when my daughter does talk, questions galore on why a 6 year old speaks babytalk. Me being an introvert that hates small talk, those situations are always tough regardless on how many times they happen a day. At Morgan’s Wonderland, people would talk to my daughter & zero questions about her speech. She was accepted just the way she is and I didn’t have to have small talk with anyone lol....It was such a stress-free environment. I wish we had a Morgan’s Wonderland in NY we could get seasons passes too. We would go all the time for the environment alone!

As for the rides, we all had a blast!!!! I just love that all the rides were inclusive. I can only imagine how tough it must be being a wheelchair bound kiddo not being able to ride the same rides as your friends. Morgan’s Wonderland does a fantastic job of including everyone.

If you couldn’t tell, we are Morgan’s Wonderland’s biggest fans!!! I recommend this park to everyone!!!! Not just special needs. It’s the perfect place for toddlers. Would also make an awesome place for play dates since the environmental is so non-judgmental. Your kids can just play freely and no one will bat an eye! I wish the whole world could be that way.

Long story short, if you find yourself in San Antonio and have a free afternoon, I highly recommend Morgan’s Wonderland. Your kids will have a blast!

Hi! My name is CourtneyLynne & I’m a theater junkie! I just can’t get enough of these awesome productions. The obsession began many years ago when I was in elementary school. The very first broadway musical I had the pleasure of seeing was the Original Phantom of the Opera. I fell in love with Phantom & made my mom purchase the soundtrack after the show. I literally listened to that soundtrack on repeat for weeks. Safe to say I have been hooked on musicals ever since.

When I spotted a Facebook event a few months back for a remake of Andree Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, I was intrigued. I just had to see it. So I googled for tickets and scooped up two seats for the preview night in Buffalo, NY. I couldn’t wait to see if it would live up to the original.

I totally get it!!!! The director’s more minimalist approach makes perfect sense on paper. The only way to revive a show this beloved after 30 years is taking it in a whole new direction. For me, I missed the over the top sets!!!! No ghostly candles rising from beneath the lagoon in the phantom’s lair. Even the chandelier crashing is no more. Now it just sputters and sags.

However, if you were crazy obsessed with Webber’s soaring melodies, the score and plot will still cast a spell. You will have the tunes stuck in your head for days!! It’s just that the original production had a sweeping sense of extravagance, that this revival never musters.

At the end of the day, I am glad I purchased tickets. I’m spoiled so we attend shows frequently. It was something interesting to do on a Thursday evening. However, if you have to choose between two shows and can only attend one. I would scoop up tickets for the other show you are eyeing. Don’t spend your savings on this production.

It’s finally that time of year again folks!!! Spring weather is finally trying to make its presence here in WNY, which can only mean we here at The Trophy WifeStyle are ready to get our travel on!!! Winter weather is just too unpredictable in these parts. You never know when the next blizzard will hit. So we tend to hibernate until the open roads are clear! Once Spring hits, it’s fair game and we try to travel as much as possible as a family.

Most of these trips are long weekend getaways, so we hate to overpack. Over stuffing the car is never fun! And that $25 luggage fee on flights really does bite. Long story short, the lighter our luggage and carry-on the better. That even means must have items like laptops.

Over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, my family and I had the chance to explore all the family fun that Columbus, Ohio has to offer. If you’re traveling to Columbus with the kids, COSI will definitely be the highlight of your trip.

COSI is Columbus, Ohio's dynamic Center of Science and Industry - named America's #1 science center by Parents Magazine!!! Definitely a destination hot spot you will not want to miss!!! Between seeing a real T-Rex, chillen in the Planetarium & playing scientists throughout the museum, your kids will never want to leave!

​ Here are a few helpful tips to consider before planning your first visit to COSI!

Just like most awesome places in the world, you will have to pay to park at COSI, so be prepared. COSI’s parking lots actually do not belong to COSI at all. They are owned by the City of Columbus, so the rates have nothing to do with COSI. On busy days, the lot managers will pre-collect the $5 parking fee (as you drive in). Otherwise, you pay as you leave the museum using a payment machine before heading to your car. There are metered parking spots on the streets around COSI if you’re really trying to keep to a certain budget, but they do not yet accept credit cards and tend to fill up when COSI opens in the morning.

You will be paying $20+ a person for admission into COSI. If you plan on visiting the Planetarium, there is an addditional charge. We went to COSI on a Saturday and boy was the place packed with family’s ready to learn! So plan extra time to wait in line for those tickets. Even if you have complementary tickets as we did, or purchase your tickets online, you still need to wait in line to exchange those tickets for a wristband. The fabulous news is, the willcall line is shorter than the other lines. If you’re on a schedule or have antsy kids, purchase those tickets ahead of time to save yourself time.

This is something I really wish we did! The one time I plan on actually spending my own cash on food, ughhh.... COSI is very limited in this department. They have vending machines throughout the museum and snack stands set up, but your selections are very limited. Unless popcorn,soda and soft pretzels are your fancy, pack those snacks. I was starving and had my husband stop at a CVS for some snacks for the hotel room on the way back.

This is the one question I have been getting nonstop from friends & family. Columbus is only a few hours away from us here in WNY, so EVEYONE who spotted our photos on social media have been buzzing about making their own trips to COSI & want our highlights.

While I really do suggest you plan enough time to explore the entire museum, I will tell you our favorite parts.

​• Dinosaur Gallery ~ you can get up close to dinosaurs like the incredible T. rex and find out why these amazing animals never really vanished from the Earth.

• OCEAN ~ Mighty Poseidon reigns over a mythical playground symbolizing the ancient stories of the sea. Explore the physical nature of water through laminar streams, eroding sand, and energetic waves. Ocean’s sparkling world of water will delight all ages.