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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
DIY Travel Entertainment Pack for Kids
Summer is here and it might mean you have a vacation or two in the near future. We have several fun trips planned for this summer so I've been thinking of ways to entertain my kids while on airplanes and in cars. Having various forms of entertainment is key, which is why I have come up with this fun travel entertainment pack for kids. By gathering a few things around your house, take a quick trip to the store and printing these DIY lacing cards, you will be all set with some fun … [Read more...]
London with Kids: The Ultimate Harry Potter Attractions List
Harry Potter novels are the best-selling book series in the world. So, the chances are that you’ve read them to your kids already and that they love them. Most likely, so do you, because those books are amazing.And if, for some reason, you haven’t read Harry Potter yet, you definitely should make it your priority. Once you are done, a visit to London is a must. When there, here are the things that a true Harry Potter fan mustn’t miss. Platform 9 ¾ Platform 9 ¾ at the King’s Cross station … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Trip to Walt Disney World
So you want to go to Walt Disney World but are feeling a little overwhelmed planning the trip? Join the club. I started planning my family's trip to Walt Disney World in May but soon felt overwhelmed and threw in the towel.Technically this isn't our first trip to Disney World. 8 years ago my in-laws took the whole family to Walt Disney World for a week. On that trip I had my daughter who was about 18 months at the time. I didn't have to plan anything and just went along for the ride.This … [Read more...]
Organized Tech on the Go
This post has been sponsored by Porte Play. All opinions are my own.Our family travels quite a bit. You can imagine that with six people we bring a lot of electronics with us when we go places. Whether in the car or on a plane we need to be able to easily grab a device to help keep kids occupied, preferably without knots in the cords. For this reason I was so excited to work with Porte Play and share with you my organized tech on the go.As pictured above we have our organization for our … [Read more...]
Family Fun in Branson, Missouri
We received complimentary and/or media discounted tickets to some of these attractions. However, all opinions are my own. Your experiences may differ. We recently returned from a week long vacation to Branson, Missouri. We take a trip to Branson at least once a year, and if you explore my blog you'll see I have written a lot about Branson. The theme of our trip this summer was "new." We did a lot of things that were new to Branson and new to us, plus visited some old favorites that had been … [Read more...]
Tips for Road Trips with Kids
One thing my kids love doing is taking road trips. We have four kids, so road trips can be a little crazy if we’re not prepared. If you plan on taking a road trip with kids, keep these tips in mind.Know your kids wellI have found that our most successful road trips with kids happen because we know our kids well. We know how long they can last in the car. We know how often they need to eat. We also know what is going to keep them occupied. It’s best to try and understand how your kids … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Summer Road Trip
Summer is right around the corner. This is exciting because most families prepare to take a road trip during the summer months. Summer is the perfect time to travel because there is no snow and you can enjoy the outdoors as much as you want. If you’re planning a summer road trip, here are some ideas to get you started.#1. Start with a destination – The first step to planning a summer road trip is to start with a destination. Where do you want to go? You need to consider how far you want to … [Read more...]
