As the weather gets warmer, there are so many activities that you and your family can do in the outdoors. Whether, you want to take a road trip, go out camping or go for a picnic at the beach,...
Beyond the Beach: Florida Road Trip From Tampa to Panama City
A Florida vacation conjures up images of surf and sun, but what if you’re not feeling beachy? Take a trip along Florida’s Gulf Coast, and you’ll be surprised how much there is to do that doesn’t involve sand. Here’s...
Single Mom Cruise Vacation
Vacationing as a single mom is a bit of a paradox. The location may scream VACATION but the days and nights still feel like continuous work as you cook, clean, discipline and care-for your kids solo- just like any...
A Magical History Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
“History is boring.” What parent hasn’t heard that lament from a child at least once? It’s what my kids said when they heard we were headed to Colonial Williamsburg, touted as a living history museum. Cue groans and protests from the...
Saving Greenbacks in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Traveling on a budget isn’t easy, especially with a family. Roughly a half-day drive from Minneapolis and Indianapolis, Green Bay has plenty of inexpensive entertainment for a perfect long weekend getaway. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary At Bay Beach Wildlife...
Driving Straight Across South Dakota
A trek from one end of South Dakota to the other was coming to an end in a most dramatic way. We could spot the approaching storm across the low rolling land near the border of Wyoming. The simple...
South Florida Road Trip: Palm Beach Gardens to Miami
Not all road trips have to be cross-country treks; they just need to be loaded with fun. Welcome to Florida’s southeastern coast. The drive to Miami from Palm Beach County takes only a couple hours, but there’s so much...
Wye Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
If you didn’t catch the first part in this two-part series on lesser-known gems on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, read the first part about Tilghman Island. Here, we explore Wye Island, an ideal spot for a day trip of wildlife...
