Seattle has a reputation for being gray and rainy and while all stereotypes about the city were shattered with blue skies and sun on previous trips, Thomas and I stepped off the plane to steady rain coming from stormy skies that set the stage for our 72 hours in town. We were in Seattle for…
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8 Ways to Celebrate Summer at Gaylord National Resort During Sounds of SummerFest
Sometimes a change of environment can do wonders for the mind, body, soul, and your family even if it’s not too far away. That’s exactly how I felt when we spent a night at Gaylord National Resort on the Potomac for a summer weekend getaway. We’ve visited Gaylord National Resort many times in the winter…
8 Things Kids Can Learn During Your U.S. Virgin Islands Vacation
This post was brought to you by the U.S. Virgin Islands through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write a post about the U.S. Virgin Islands, all opinions are my own. When we dream about family vacations, we always think about going back to St. Croix and exploring St. John and St….
Virtual Field Trip: Learning About Dabbawala Lunch Delivery in Mumbai, India
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass One of the best ways children can learn about the world is to step outside their homes and communities and travel. Whether you travel to a different part of your state, the country, or across the globe physically or through a virtual field trip, teaching kids about people…
8 Things Kids Can Learn from a Brewery Tour
Yes, I am the kind of parent that brings their kids on a brewery tour and I didn’t do it just for the free beer. In fact, I skipped the samples all together which might make you wonder why I even bothered to go at all. When I was planning family activities for our spring…
7 Travel Must-Haves for Your Next Family Vacation
How does family travel make you feel? Excited, eager, nervous, or terrified? If traveling with kids seems exhilarating, yet terrifying, that’s because it’s part of the adventure! I’m a big believer in saving money to create memories and opportunities to experience something different through travel but traveling doesn’t always have to mean hopping on a…
5 Reasons to Make Gaylord National Harbor’s Christmas on the Potomac A Holiday Tradition
Every family has holiday traditions that they look forward to get them in the spirit of the season and one of our favorite ways to spend a day is at Gaylord National Harbor’s Christmas on the Potomac. Every year Gaylord National Resort is transformed into a winter wonderland where it’s hard to feel grinchy among…
9 Reasons to Visit Hersheypark (w giveaway) #HersheyParkHappy #PepsiatthePark
This is a sponsored post It’s no secret that my 9 year old, Thomas, loves amusement parks. He’s a thrill seeker who loves a good adrenaline rush and has never met a roller coaster that has intimidated him. So when Pepsi asked if we might be free to join them at HersheyPark for Memorial Day…
14 Tips for a Walt Disney World Trip with Tweens and Teens
There’s no doubt that Walt Disney World is a magical fantasy land where proud little girls in updos twirl in their finest princess attire and boys wait patiently in line to channel The Force in their battle against Darth Vader or Kylo Ren but if you’re wondering if you Disney is still a cool place…
Why Your Family Should Stay at Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square During Your Next Trip to NYC
What do you look for in a hotel when you’re traveling as a family? I love luxury but when my husband and I travel with the kids we tend to be more practical preferring space, location, amenities, convenience, and overall value for the price of each night’s stay. Last weekend Emily and I enjoyed another…
