This trip was sponsored by Tours4Fun.com but all opinions are my own. Get ready for a picture explosion and long post!I was very excited for the Bahamas cruise we took in March. The stops would be Coco Cay - Royal Caribbean's private island and Nassau, Bahamas. Before the trip I researched the excursions for both locations. Heidi and I settled on kayaking at Coco Cay and just walking around, playing things by ear in Nassau.When we arrived in Coco Cay we were very excited to … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Camping with Little Ones
Camping season is right around the corner, which means lots of time set aside for family. However, if you’ve been camping before, you must admit that camping with little ones is a lot different from camping with adults. Keep these tips in mind as you camp with little ones this season.#1. Practice before you go- Little ones can be unpredictable, especially when we throw unpredictable situations on them, so make sure you practice before you go! You can practice camping in your living room or … [Read more...]
10 Must Bring Items for Camping This Summer
Have you ever stopped to think of all of the “essentials” a family must bring camping with them? Camping is a ton of fun, but if you leave one important item at home, it could be detrimental to your camping trip. Check out these 10 must bring items for camping this summer.#1. Sleeping bag- Whatever you do, don’t forget the sleeping bag. If you’re not using it for warmth, you’ll need it for comfort to escape the hard ground.#2. Lights of all sorts- When you go tent camping, typically you … [Read more...]
Introduction to Camping as a Family
Introduction to Camping as a FamilyHas your family wanted to camp for a while but you weren’t sure how to get started? Camping as a family is a very enriching activity that everyone will enjoy for many years to come. Now, let’s get started on the “how to” of camping as a family.Make a ListBefore you leave on a camping trip as a family, make a list. The last thing you want to do is have to turn around and head back home. Making a list helps you remember everything you need.Prep … [Read more...]
11 Tips for the First Time Cruiser
So you want to go on a cruise? Good choice! Cruising is my FAVORITE type of vacation. Though I've only been on 6 cruises (heading on my 7th in a few days!) I have learned a thing or two I'd love to share with you.If you want to be a little prepared, here are tips for the first time cruiser:1. Book with a sale. Cruise lines are almost always offering free room upgrades, onboard credit or discounted 3rd and 4th passengers. Wait for a sale and book when it comes.2. Don't get hit with … [Read more...]
10 Places to Go over February Break in Massachusetts!
Lets be honest- we all wish we were headed south for the rest of this winter. With 60+ inches of snow in the Boston area and more to come we are ready for a break- or to at least see grass again! So now that your kids have already been home for the majority of the week and are going to be off for yet another week- What can you do to get out and have some fun? Here are 10 of our favorite places to go, relax and have some fun! Click on the Name to read a review of this … [Read more...]
Review: Coco Key North Shore Boston
Ahhh after all this snow we have been getting in the Boston area, it was so wonderful to be able to spend the evening at Coco Key Water Park in Danvers, Ma. I suggest that if you have cabin fever (which I can't imagine you wouldn't) then you head to Coco Key Water Park. It is so much fun and there is so much to do and enjoy! From the moment we stepped through the doors my kids wanted to throw themselves in the water. They couldn't believe how warm it was (despite the snowfall outside). … [Read more...]
Awe Inspiring Lamanai Ruins – Belize
In October my family took a Caribbean cruise that made several stops to destinations I had yet to visit. My sister, being a former travel agent, knew the activities she wanted to do, so we all tagged along with her plans. I'm so glad we decided to go with her to visit the Lamanai Ruins in Belize.The Carnival ship we were on didn't offer this excursion because of its distance from Belize City, where it docked. Because of this, we set off on our own with a different tour company and hoped we'd … [Read more...]
Cruising Through Your Bucket List
This is a compensated campaign to increase awareness of Hurtigruten Cruises out of Norway. All opinions are my own.As I have entered my 30's (with much resistance) I have begun to think about the things I would like to accomplish in my life and the places I would like to go. I hadn't heard the term bucket list until 2007 when the movie came out. Up until that point I had goals for my life and dreams of places to go but hadn't labeled it anything. Now that I'm in my 30's and see more and … [Read more...]
Great Deals on Florida Based Cruises
Disclosure: I'm working with Tours4Fun to help promote some of their wonderful deals on travel. This content is sponsored but includes my own opinions.I LOVE cruising. I have blogged about it several times including my 5 strategies to plan the perfect cruise. In fact, I recently arrived home from a cruise that I took with a lot of my family. It's always so much fun to go on a cruise with family and discover new places around the world.So, are you planning a cruise? If not, you should … [Read more...]
Happiness is Family Travel
I'm so happy (see what I did there!) to team up with HappyFamily to talk about what makes me happy. For our family, happiness is traveling together. We have been blessed to travel the world, see different cultures and meet new people. I have enjoyed our family travel experiences so far and look forward to a lifetime of traveling with my favorite people!This summer had a family first. We took a huge road trip to Springfield, IL, Columbus, OH, Hershey, PA, Niagara Falls, NY, … [Read more...]
Monkeying Around at the St. Louis Zoo
Disclosure: Kristen received complimentary Safari passes in exchange for her review. All experiences and opinions are her own. Yours may differ. My family loves to travel so when our summer quickly filled up this year, we chose to forgo a big vacation for a quick local getaway instead. We set our sights on St. Louis, Missouri and decided to spend an extended weekend enjoying all the attractions the city has to offer. Having three young children we were pleasantly surprised by … [Read more...]
FREE Disney Custom Maps
Do you love Disney? Are you planning a trip? Do you have a favorite character or attractions? Get a FREE Disney custom map as a keepsake delivered right to your door. … [Read more...]
Breckenridge Arts District Growing & Becoming more Family Friendly
Disclosure: My family had a complimentary ceramics class in exchange for promoting the expansion of Breckenridge Arts District. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Visiting Breckenridge, Colorado is a family tradition. Every other year my family has family reunions. The locations differ at times, but more often than not we find ourselves in Vail, Colorado, just 45 minutes West of Breckenridge. Visiting the ski towns of Colorado in the summer is so much fun. They all … [Read more...]
Country Boy Mine – Breckenridge, MO
Disclosure: Country Boy Mine provided free tickets in exchange for my review. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.My family recently visited the mountains of Colorado, as we often do. The last couple of years we have been every year, but we usually visit every 3-4 years. We really love all visiting these cute ski towns, that actually have a lot of offer in the summer. Once of our favorite towns to visit during these Colorado vacations is Breckenridge.If you are … [Read more...]
