Hey there! Need some screen-free activity ideas for your next road trip? We took our first family road trip nearly twenty years ago. My first child was four weeks old, and we have done dozens of road trips and airplane trips since. I have learned a lot about how to keep kids busy and happy on […]
16 Ways to Save Money on Rental Cars
Hey there! Do you need a rental car for your next trip? Honestly, I avoid renting a car if I have other transportation options like walking, public transportation, or Uber/Lyft. But sometimes renting a car is simply the easiest and best option. My family loved driving around the Florida Keys, Nova Scotia, the Adirondacks, New England, […]
10 Last-Minute Ideas to Squeeze in Summer Fun Before School Starts
Poet Dylan Thomas’s memorable poem ends Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. While his poem focuses on living well before we die, for some reason I always think of this poem when I start seeing “Back to School” sales at Target. I want to rage against […]
How Far in Advance Should You Plan a Vacation?
Do you have a goal to travel more? Is there a dream destination you want to check off your list? Do you want to make memories with your family on a special vacation? For me, the answer is always yes, yes, and yes! My family travels often and we have learned that it pays to […]
7 Travel Safety Tips for Families
Hey there! Planning a trip to a new city? Worried about staying safe? My teen daughter and I recently returned from a trip to San Francisco, California. Before our trip, we heard some CRAZY rumors about San Francisco that made it sound like a post-apocalyptic war zone. Turns out, San Francisco felt like a typical […]
10 Fun Things to Do in Steamboat Springs in the Summer
Planning a trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado? We have visited this fun mountain town twice with my extended family, and there are lots of fun things to do in Steamboat Springs in the summer. Steamboat Springs is located in northwest Colorado, about 3 hours’ drive from Denver. It is home to Steamboat Resort – a […]
