Interested in an Alaska family adventure? If so, have you considered Alaska Railroad? My husband and I rode Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali to Anchorage to Seward in June 2021. We did not take our kids on this trip, but we have been traveling with our kids for 17 years and saw plenty of […]
5 Tips for Getting a Great Groupon Deal
Wondering if Groupon deals will really save you money? YES, Groupon is legitimate. My family has been using Groupon for years. You can find all kinds of deals on Groupon, but we especially like deals for family activities and vacations. We often use Groupon to save money on family activities close to home. It’s a […]
3 Last-Minute Travel Gifts
Looking for a last-minute travel gift? Consider a meaningful and memorable holiday gift that doesn’t need to be shipped. And the best thing about giving a vacation or activity is that it will be enjoyed at least twice. It’s exciting to open a vacation on Christmas morning. And then the recipient gets to look forward […]
Review of Go City – New York Explorer Pass
Planning a trip to New York City? Wondering if the Go City New York Explorer Pass is a good deal? I recently partnered with Go City for our New York City family vacation. We used their New York Explorer Pass to visit popular NYC attractions. We have used similar passes in New York, Washington DC, […]
Tips for Riding the New York City Subway with Kids
Taking the family to New York City? Riding the subway is one of the best ways to get around, but it can be intimidating for first-timers. On my family’s first NYC subway ride, we were late, we were disoriented, and when we stepped onto the train for the first time with our two children, we just […]
Tips for Your First Trip to Olympic National Park
Hey there! Planning your first trip to Olympic National Park in Washington? I’ve visited this gorgeous national park three times. The first two times were with my husband and young children. We were visiting this area for a family reunion and we just sampled Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Rainforest on those trips. Then last June, […]












