2006 was a great year for travel for my family! We went on several trips that year. At the time my husband had just graduated from college and we were living at my parents house in California. They were on a busy church assignment so they only came home on the weekends, so we basically had the house to ourselves. Since we lived with them we were able to save a lot of money, which is why we were able to travel so much that year.We decided in October of 2006 to take a trip with my parents to … [Read more...]
Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts Vacations
My family LOVES to vacation in Colorado. We usually stay in Avon, CO which is about an hour west of Denver. I think it is so much fun to spend summers in little ski villages. Most of these ski towns offer amazing summer activities as well. I have a deal to share with you from Colorado Rocky Mountain Resorts. -Still looking for some spectacular last minute spring skiing? Look no further with over 225” of snowfall this season and more on its way we can help you with lodging in the Colorado Rocky … [Read more...]
My First Cruise – Carnival’s Paradise
It was the fall of 2006. I had talked to some of my sisters about wanting to go on a cruise. In the back of my head I was really thinking "yeah right, going on a cruise is what other people do, not me." I didn't think there was any way that it would happen. I didn't know anyone that had ever been on a cruise (well maybe one of my sister's and her husband had, but I hadn't even seen pictures of it). To me a cruise was something that people did on TV shows, or won on game shows like The … [Read more...]
Family travel in the UK
I love my family. We love to be together! Often times when one sibling plans a vacation they invite whoever is able to come with them, to come! In the past, several of my siblings, their families and my parents and us have been on several cruises together. A couple years ago my husband needed to go to Austria for work, so we accompanied him, and my parents joined us. This summer several of us are going on vacation to Colorado together. It is so much fun to travel with family.This summer my … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Craziness
Something I haven't talked much about on this site (but I am going to start, be on the look out for Travel Tuesday starting soon!) is how much I love to travel. I have been several places around the world, most I love, some I didn't. We have also taken a couple cruises I'd like to share with you eventually.My family LOVES cruises. We are pretty addicted to them and for a while we were lucky enough to go on at least one a year for several years. Now that we have moved away from family, and a … [Read more...]
The Joys of Family Togetherness with Camping
Going on a camping trip is exciting for an array of reasons. However, you might not have yet considered the ways in which camping can actually help to bring your family closer together again. How can this mission be accomplished?Matching Outfits You'll really look like members of the same team when you purchase some matching clothes. This suggestion is likely a bit much for older children, but little ones will absolutely love how everyone looks, and they will love matching with one another. … [Read more...]
Family Vacation Tips
Believe it or not, the time is here to start thinking about your next family summer vacation!And trying to find a place that will keep everyone in your family happy isn’t easy. Working in Myrtle Beach, I get to see what makes some of the best Myrtle Beach resorts for families and some indicators that you need to look elsewhere.Here are some things to look out for that should be good indicators of a family friendly resort:Exciting poolsIf the hotel you’re looking at has your basic … [Read more...]
How To Keep Kids Entertained in the Car
Keeping the kids out of trouble when you have to drive can be difficult and a bit of a juggling act if you have several kids in the car. Children can get cranky and bored, and don’t always understand the importance of paying attention to the road. The best step to take is ensure that they are properly entertained in the backseat, whether you’re popping to the shops or going on a long trip. Below are four things to keep in mind which ought to keep them occupied:1: Atlas Whether a print or … [Read more...]
My Hawaii Trip
So I told you a couple weeks ago that I wouldn't be posting much because I was on a surprise trip to Hawaii. My dad had arranged for all the girls to come to visit my Mom and Dad in Hawaii. They are currently on a Mission for my church serving at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Here are a few photos from my trip. … [Read more...]
Six Fun Things You and Your Kids can Do in Las Vegas
High rollers. Casinos. Big hotels. Without question, Las Vegas is entertainment heaven for adults. But it isn’t strictly off limits to kids, either. If you plan to bring the whole family along for an exciting vacation in Las Vegas, don’t hesitate! Everyone can have fun in the entertainment capital of the world, even young children.While many hotels in the area offer superior child-care services, there are also a number of fun things you and your kids can do in Las Vegas. Some activities are … [Read more...]
Dallas
Last week I was a little MIA! W decided to take a fun little vacation to Dallas as a last trip before school starts! Our main reason for going was this:I have been craving it lately and Texas is the closest place to get it so we went for the weekend! We had a lot of fun!I did a little research before we went at a couple activities we could do while we were there. The option that looked like it would best fit our family was the Dallas World Aquarium. It was VERY expensive, but very … [Read more...]
10 Camping Rucksack Essentials
Pack these essentials alongside your tent and sleeping bag in your newly-bought rucksack and your family will be happy campers! [Thoughtful packing will help you carry on camping. Photo by coconinoco.]1. A flagThis might seem like a slightly unusual thing to pack but there is a good reason to include one in your rucksack’s contents. Attaching a flag to the top of your tent will distinguish … [Read more...]
Legoland – Kansas City
This past weekend my family went to the newly opened Legoland in Kansas City for my son's birthday. We hadn't been there before and I didn't know anyone who had so we were simply going off of knowledge obtained through their website. On their website you can see the map of all the activities and it looks like a fun place. There were a couple of rides, several play areas, Kansas City made up of legos and lots of building areas. The price was a little expensive in my opinion, but you could save a … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Giveaway
Here's the moment we've all been waiting for! Acadiana's Thrifty Mom has teamed up with American Family and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you our BIGGEST giveaway yet! One lucky fan will win a Disney Cruise for a family of 4 valued at $3000! That's right, a Disney Cruise ♥ This awesome giveaway is brought to you by American Family and Acadiana's Thrifty Mom, and hosted by Frugality For Less, and Debbie Does Coupons. GOOD LUCK!*This giveaway is opened to U.S. residents only. You must … [Read more...]
Hawaii
My parents are in Hawaii on a mission for our church. They are currently serving at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) which is a very popular tourist destination in Hawaii. They often send emails with pictures and so, on this cold winter day as it is 36 degrees outside, I thought I would share a little bit of paradise with you.I have never been to Hawaii but hope to get there on a visit while my parents are there. I also have a sister that lives there so I can kill two bird with one … [Read more...]
