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51 Family Destinations: The Best Things to Do in Each State

51 Family Destinations: The Best Things to Do in Each State

This list of top family destinations includes the best of historical sites, national parks, things to do, and the best attractions to visit. Start planning your vacations, because there are a lot of amazing things to see. If you visit every attraction on this list, you’ll have completed…

How to Plan a Family Staycation

How to Plan a Family Staycation

Vacations are so incredibly wonderful because you are setting aside dedicated time to just play, relax, unwind, have fun and spend lots and lots of time together as a family. But sometimes, a full blow vacation just doesn’t fit your budget or time constraints. A family staycation is…

Kentucky’s More Than a Derby

Kentucky’s More Than a Derby

Louisville Kentucky? What’s in Louisville Kentucky? That is what my friends and family asked when I told them where I was going. Truthfully, I thought the same thing. Farms and horses is what came to my mind. So I set out to find out what could be so great…

5 “Must See” National Parks

5 “Must See” National Parks

I received compensation for this post, all ideas and opinions are my own. Has your family taken the time to visit a federal land or waterway? Everykidinapark.gov wants to make sure that you do! Starting September 1, 2015, every U.S. fourth grader can use a personalized pass to…

Things to Do with Kids in Anchorage Alaska

Things to Do with Kids in Anchorage Alaska

When I decided to quit working outside our home and stay home with our kids I was so excited. I absolutely adored my baby boy and I was ready to take on the world. One moth after finishing out the school year as a teacher for the last…

8 Reasons to Make Your Next Vacation a Cruise

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…

I Spy: Universal Studios Florida Bingo Game

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…

6 Things Not to Miss in Boston

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

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…

Disneyland With Toddler Tips and Easy Autograph Book DIY

Disneyland With Toddler Tips and Easy Autograph Book DIY

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…

Family Fun in the Sun – Must See Arizona Attractions

Family Fun in the Sun – Must See Arizona Attractions

A little while ago it dawned on me; my family had lived in Arizona nearly 3 years and had never taken advantage of our beautiful surroundings. All of our vacations the past 3 years have been to visit our family in Idaho and Utah. Although we wouldn’t change…

Playing at the Beach on the Oregon Coast!

Playing at the Beach on the Oregon Coast!

On our summer road trip, we encountered all kinds of smells! We traveled from Phoenix, Arizona up through Utah and on to Mount Rushmore before making our way west to stay in Washington for a week. Our trip continued by heading south along the Oregon and California coast….