Alaska is easily one of the prettiest and hardest states to visit. What makes it the Last Frontier is that the majority of the state is uninhabited and still essentially wild. Here are 6 Places Not to Miss in Alaska when you visit! This list is just what you need to get started planning the ultimate vacation for your family!6 Places Not to Miss in AlaskaThis list includes some of the most popular places to see in Alaska. It also includes a ton of great places that are lesser known. … [Read more...]
Family Reunion Planning for Beginners
This post was inspired by Dolly Parton's Stampede. They provided media rate tickets for my family reunion later this summer. Stay tuned for more about Dolly Parton's Stampede. Family reunions have been a part of my life since I was an early teen. Since there are seven kids in my family and I'm the youngest, the older ones were married with kids when we started having family reunions. Since I grew up with this tradition I've had some good experience with planning family reunions. Since I knew … [Read more...]
Planning a Trip to Branson
My family loves visiting Branson, Missouri. So much that we visit every year at least once. As summer begins to approach and I already have our resort stay booked, I'm beginning to plan activities for the week we are there. I love planning our trip to Branson. Favorite Attractions Some of our favorite things to do are Dolly Parton's Stampede, Silver Dollar City and Branson Tracks. These three attractions we visit every time we are in Branson.Dolly Parton's Stampede is a really fun dinner … [Read more...]
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Took a Disney Cruise
Are you ready to board one of the greatest cruise lines there is? A Disney Cruise is an experience like no other, and one that you will never forget. If you have yet to take a Disney Cruise and want to be sure you are leaving no stone unturned, take a look below at 10 things I wish I knew before I took a Disney Cruise. By knowing these things now, you can save yourself time and money later. Here is what you should know!1. Check in online prior to your trip. You can create a cruise account … [Read more...]
Summer Park Exploring – Tips to find a great park
This post was sponsored by Landscape Structures as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.To help fight summer boredom we have started summer park exploring. We have lived in this house for almost eight years and have become pretty familiar with the parks around us, however, we haven't really stepped much out of our little sphere of the world we live in to explore parks beyond. Here are my tips to find a great park for your … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Maximize Your Summer Road Trip
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM3This summer we spent many, many hours in the car together as a family traveling to several family vacations. Our latest road trip, and last one of the summer (sad face) ended just a couple days ago. While I had several hours to think about life in general, I got to thinking about how I could help make the most … [Read more...]
Vacation Destinations in the Eastern USA
After spending the last year cooped up either indoors or restricted to local destinations, many people are ready to travel this spring and summer. One great thing about U.S. travel is the diversity to be found in the types of trips you can take. Here are some timeless locations across the eastern part of the country to explore in this or any year. Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Gatlinburg is the gateway town to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited park in the country. The area … [Read more...]
5 Essentials When Going On a Family Camping Trip
Source Spending time in the wild is naturally therapeutic. It helps you relax, unwind, and restart your natural clock as the sunrise wakes you up in the morning. There is no better feeling than spending a night with your family around a campfire watching the stars. However, camping with family requires proper planning and preparation to ensure nothing ruins the fun. As you plan your next camping trip, below are some essentials that you should not miss on your checklist. 1. Tent A camping trip … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Holiday Travel as a Family
Traveling can be a wonderful experience for everyone involved, but if you aren’t careful, it can go downhill pretty quickly—especially when you have any of the following involved: babies, pets, teenagers, parents, and in-laws. Okay, so there’s a chance that describes every family trip (even more reason to read this article!). A potent combination of close quarters and long hours may lead to stress and conflict between even the closest of families. However, this doesn’t mean you should avoid … [Read more...]
How to Make Camping Fun for the WHOLE Family
Going camping is one family adventure that everyone will remember. Whether you’ve been camping since you were young or are going for the first time, you’ll find that bringing kids along makes spending time outdoors much more fun. It’s not hard to have a good time when you are surrounded by the beauty of nature, but you do want to make a few preparations to ensure that everyone’s needs are met. Choose a Kid-Friendly Camping Spot The place that you choose to camp at plays a big part in how well … [Read more...]
Best States For Fishing
A favorite hobby of Americans is fishing, an activity that can provide many benefits. First, fishing can be a wonderfully relaxing activity, as it is just you, your rod, and the open water. Fishing can also instill patience and delayed gratification, as not everybody can wait for a fish to bite their line. Finally, spending a day fishing with someone personally close to you can be a great bonding experience. So if these benefits sound good to you and you’re looking to get involved in fishing, … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling in Mid-2020
Traveling is complicated these days. Families can't spontaneously pack the car or book a flight. Research and a plan are necessary to determine less-affected areas along with their safety measures. This puts wear and stress on families because their plans can change at a moment's notice. To help avoid these circumstances and keep everyone calm, here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about travel, given the current global situation. How do I keep my … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe on Road Trips
The American road trip is a longstanding tradition. You pile into the car with your significant other and the kids and head out to find adventure. Maybe you’re just driving a couple of states over to see the relatives instead. In either case, you’re going to be in the vehicle together for multiple hours. You must talk to your kids about car safety. You need to stress that certain activities are and aren’t okay when you’re driving.Here are ways you can keep your children safe as you head … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Besides Tourism that People Visit San Diego
San Diego, California, delights many tourists with its spectacular botanical gardens, the beauty of its shores and the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and its ideal weather for boating and sightseeing. There are also museums and historical sites to visit. Nevertheless, numerous reasons besides tourism bring people to this area in the southern part of the state.Wonderful WeatherSan Diego has moderate weather all year round. The climate is slightly dry as there are 263 days each year that are … [Read more...]
How to Prevent (and Prepare for) Health Problems While Traveling
Amidst a pandemic, you are probably already thinking about how to prevent and prepare for health problems while traveling. However, you now not only have to contend with the usual travel illnesses but also the ongoing pandemic. There are plenty of sure-fire ways to prevent and prepare for illnesses related to travel.Mask UpYou're going to do this anyway, but wearing a mask on an airplane is a good idea. The airflow inside a plane is notoriously bad, often resulting in people catching … [Read more...]
