3 Ways to Make Your Vacation Relaxing and Fun for Kids Vacations are for unwinding and relaxing, right? Hmm, not so much. Maybe they were in the distant past, before your little bundles of joy came along! As if looking after the little carpet crawlers wasn’t stressful enough at home, when you take your sprogs on the road the levels of frustration can reach new heights. A well-intentioned Read more
VISIT NEW ORLEANS Family Friendly New Orleans Last year we spent spring break in New Orleans with our kids, and had the best time. New Orleans is a dynamic, and gorgeous city, full of history and a little rough around the edges. Although it is known for Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street and wonderful cuisine, there are many family-friendly activities in and around New Orleans. Here are my Read more
Does humidity bother you when traveling? If so, India invites you to enjoy all it has to offer from November through February. It’s an enormous place to visit, and much too much for a single tour. It’s a bit chaotic with sounds, aromas, colors, and people. If you want to make a family trip of it, Mumbai Juhu is the place to go. You’ll love Read more
Hiking Yellow Knolls Utah A few weeks ago my family was in St. George, UT for a quick getaway. We found a hike that is perfect for families. Yellow Knolls hike is in Red Cliff Desert Reserve and the trail head is a quick drive from downtown St. George. The Yellow Knolls trail head has plenty of parking, and we never saw any hikers or cars. Read more
Daniels Summit By Troy Pattee Sometimes I’ll drive by a place and say to myself, “I need to stop and check that out next time I’m in the area.” Daniels Summit Lodge is one of those places. Whenever I pass it I excitedly make a mental note to stop in sometime soon. Unfortunately for me those mental notes are stored in a mind that regularly forgets to pick up eggs Read more
I received 4 free tickets to Kings Island in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are 100% my own! A week ago, my friend and I loaded up our kids and headed to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. We had five kids with us from ages 8 to 2. It was about a four-hour drive from our home in Indiana. The first night of our Read more
I received a free media pass and a media rate for my hotels in exchange for my opinion. All opinions are 100% my own! 10 days ago, my husband and I went on an adventure that would essentially change our lives, forever. I mean that in a good way! We have been married for ten years and this is the first trip we would take without Read more
Are you thinking of traveling to Sedona, Arizona soon? We love traveling to Arizona, to see family. Here is a some research I've been doing about Sedona. I’m sure your family would love these things to do in Sedona with kids. Sedona Astronomy Tours I love that my kids are getting older because we can do things like Astronomy tours. Looking at the stars in a place Read more
If you know me at all, you know that hiking is my thing, I love it. Hiking brings out the best in me and helps me get rid of the worst. I enjoy being one-on-one with nature and just enjoying the natural part of nature and all it brings. Utah has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the country. Some of them I Read more
Buddy Bison Program Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a program to connect parks and kids? Wait, there is! It’s called the Buddy Bison School Program! Kids need parks and those parks need kids. This program was created to help promote outdoor recreation, but also teach environmental education. Park Preservation If you know anything about the Buddy Bison Program, you know that it’s important to Read more
How to Plan the Perfect Outdoor Trip Do you love being outside as much as I do? Everyone is busy planning these trips for the “indoors” but I want to spend time outdoors. Let’s talk about how we can plan the perfect outdoor trip! #1. Make a list of what to pack Whether you’re camping or just hiking in an awesome spot for the day--- you need Read more
Deals for Walt Disney World When I look back on my life, I can't help but be incredibly thankful for the events, the people and the experiences that helped shape me into the person that I am today. I'm even more thankful for the memories that I have from years gone by, especially the ones that center around my childhood. Like the rest of my family, Read more
If you love to travel, then having the correct passport is crucial. Sometimes passport laws change and you don’t even know about them. Luckily, our team travels a lot and we’re able to stay up to date on passport laws. Renew Your Passport If your passport is outdated, what’s with the delay? Get it updated now to avoid any issues down the road. To get into Mexico, Read more
Family Travel: Disneyland Who doesn’t want to take their kids to Disneyland at some point in their lives? I know it has always been a dream of mind to take my kids to Disneyland. We love Disneyland and are planning our next trip! in 2012 we shared our Disneyland review. Right now Getaway Today has some great Disneyland Deals on trips to Disneyland! They also have some Read more
Top Places to Camp and Fish in Utah Camping is such a fun time! Utah offers endless camping options. You could pack up your family today and have no problem finding a place to camp and fish in Utah. 1.Deer Creek State Park – A great place to camp and fish in Utah. The waters of Deer Creek are known for being cool, but they are also Read more
Five Travel Apps that will Rock your next Road-Trip Are you embarking on a road-trip adventure sometime soon and looking for ways to keep your sanity and even enjoy those stretches of highway? With Fall Break on the horizon, my mind is spinning with travel preparations! Next week we are heading to San Diego and dipping our toes in several National Parks along the way, so Read more