Planning a trip to New York City? Is the Met on your wish list? The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds the treasures of the world. I was thrilled to see the art and artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and Asia, as well as famous paintings by American artists like Gilbert […]
5 Fun Things to Do in Duchesne County
Hey there! Duchesne County is not Utah’s best-known or most visited destination, but that hardly means that there is nothing fun to do there. In fact, Duchesne (pronounced doo-SHAYN) County has a lot to offer fun-loving families. Duchesne County is located less than two hours’ drive from Salt Lake City, and less than one hour from Utah’s […]
Roche Harbor – The Secret is Out!
Hello! Planning a trip to the San Juan Islands in Washington? This is one of those posts where I feel like I’m giving away one of travel’s best kept secrets. We had no idea what to expect when my San Juan Island contact suggested that we visit Roche Harbor for lunch or dinner, and knowing […]
Tips for a trip to Utah’s Palisade State Park
Looking for a fun and relaxing lake trip in Utah? Palisade State Park is located in central Utah, just five miles south of Manti. Its main attractions are a small reservoir, 18-hole golf course, ATV trails and camping. My husband and daughter had other plans on the dates of this trip, so I took my […]
10 Fun Things to Do in Queens
Looking for some fun things to do in Queens? When we planned our first family trip to New York City last year, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, Central Park and all the other iconic attractions. However, we felt serious sticker shock when we saw rates for Manhattan hotels and started searching […]
Tips for Families at Philadelphia’s Historic Sites
Hello! Can I be honest? As much as my family loves to travel, my kids prefer beaches and amusement parks to historical sights. However, I love history and want to share it with my kids. I feel strongly that my kids need to see important historical sites to better understand our history. With that goal in […]








