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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Traveling with kids is truly an art. For those children who don’t particularly travel well in the car, family road trips can quickly escalate into stressful situations. A few months ago, my family had an amazing experience exploring many Must See Family-Friendly Attractions in Arizona. Because my son…
Disneyland is one of my favorite places on earth. I never tire of going. Even as adults me and my husband would take yearly trips to enjoy a little Disney magic. Since having kids we have waited until they were able to enjoy it to take them. With…
My husband graduates from dental school this spring. It has been a long road but there is a light at the end of the tunnel for sure! This fall has been filled with preparations to take his national boards and to apply for residencies around the country. It…
A few years back, I remember telling someone that I LOVED traveling. Well, fast-forward a few years, add a dog and a child, and traveling has become quite the undertaking. Don’t get me wrong, taking family vacations provides many lasting memories, but it also provides an abundance of…
Do ever have moments where ou think, “Wow, the future is NOW!”? I do all the time! I mean it was not long ago that pagers were all the rage. That I would babysit with no way to get in contact with the parents of the children I…
I have very fond memories of road trips as a kid. We lived in Arizona and all of our extended family lived in Utah. We used to make the 12 hour drive several times a year. I remember packing up my bag that fit under my seat and…