Travel

  • Using Our GoPro As A Family

    When my husband wanted a GoPro years ago I laughed at him. I joked about all the extreme sports he wishes he could do and all the adventures I wish we were going on. But, being the good wife I am, I got him one despite my doubts….

  • Tips for Traveling with a Baby

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fisher-Price for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t know about you, but as a young mother, traveling with an infant stresses me out beyond belief. Living states away from both sets of grandparents, my kids…

  • Summer Travel Tips: How to Enjoy The Ride

    When I think of summertime as a kid, I always think of road trips. My grandparents lived about 12 hours from us, and at least once a summer we would each pack a bag and make the drive to their house. I used to love those trips, but…

  • 8 Reasons to Make Your Next Vacation a Cruise

    I had heard cruises were fun and was interested in going someday. I am so glad that I finally went, because in my opinion, cruising is the only way to vacation. We tend to have a fear of the unknown, so I have compiled a list of some…

  • What to Look for in a Family-Friendly Hotel Abroad

    When you are planning a family trip out of the country, it’s important to plan ahead and make sure the hotel you will be staying at will be able to accommodate your family and needs. Before you book, look through this checklist to make sure the place you…

  • Secrets of Road Trip Snacking Success

    Summer = road trips! I love taking road trips, even with getting on the road with kids along adds a layer of challenge to the trip. I learned early in my parenting days that the key to success on a road trip is having lots of road trip…

  • Tips and Tricks for Road Trip Success with Kids

    Hitting the road with kids can be a challenge. Preparing ahead of time to have the best route, appropriate stops, and lots of things for the kids to do will help to make your trip a success! Here are my tips and tricks for take a road trip…

  • I Spy: Universal Studios Florida Bingo Game

    Did you know that there is somewhere around 323 theme parks in the United States? Out of that 323 parks there are about 43 of them in Florida. My conclusion is that theme parks rock and Florida really knows how to throw a party! If you love the…

  • 8 Reasons to Stray from the Cotai Strip

    I was hosted on a complimentary press trip. All opinions are my own.  In April I had the opportunity to visit Macao China to check out the Sheraton Macao Hotel; located in the heart of the Grand Cotai Central strip and whether you’re traveling with kids, your spouse,…

  • 8 Pieces 10 Outfits Packing Light With Kids

    Traveling with kids can be exhausting. I used to think getting myself ready for trips was a big deal, add 3 kids to that equation and you have a packing nightmare! Living away from our families has given me many opportunities to perfect the art of packing for…

  • 6 Things Not to Miss in Boston

    We learn about history in school. We see pictures of it in our text books. It doesn’t really come alive and grab you though, until you have walked it. I’m not a big history buff, but there is nothing like seeing where history was made. I don’t get…

  • 7 Western States Road Trip Itinerary

    We love hitting the open road as a family and exploring this beautiful country that we live in. The past two years, we’ve gone on extensive trips to hit many of the top sites across the 12 western-most US states. Here is a great itinerary to take you…