I am not really suggesting camping for Christmas. Unless you live in Australia. There I hear it is all the rage. They even have ice cream treats for Christmas Dinner. Just can’t wrap my head around Caramel Popcorn Ice Cream Cake for Christmas! Camping vs Glamping Thinking of camping for Christmas just drains the blood…
How to Plan a Stress Free Vacation
How to plan a stress free vacation? Doesn’t taking a vacation mean leaving behind the daily grind and living life free and easy? Not always. Stress Free Vacations take a bit of planning and wiggling so you don’t pack up your cares with your clothes! Summer is almost here! When you consider planning for the…
How to Get Jazzed Up About Holiday Travel with Your Kids
Ah, the Holiday Travel Season is here again. Not the fun Holiday Travel with four weeks of summer vacation waiting somewhere off the coast. Stressful, time-bound, Holiday Travel for the Thanksgiving -New Years season is upon us. When You Can’t Remember Why You Had Kids in the First Place When the boys were little just leaving…
What to know before you travel with your best friend
Kinda like an adult slumber party, the Best Friend get away offers freedom from family responsibilities for a few quick days to refresh and recharge. I hate to say it but I am married to a man whose imagination is not sparked by the idea of travel. Given a chance, I would hop on a plane…
Camping Gear Must Haves
If you are getting ready for a trip, you’ll want to check out these camping gear must haves! It maybe cold but new gear keeps your spirits up during the cold winter. Tree House Tents for Car Camping Change your car camping experience with the Yakima Car Top Tent. It turns any car into a…
How to avoid bed bugs while traveling
One of the grossest things you can come across when traveling has to be bed bugs! Even in the states, bed bugs are everywhere, and we all know, they can get into high end hotels, just as well as low end. And don’t get me started on bed bugs contaminating luggage. They can remain undetected…
The Georgia Aquarium
Made popular by the new Disney moving Finding Dory, whale sharks like Dory’s childhood friend, Destiny, (voiced by Kaitlin Olson) can be viewed in the World’s Largest Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium houses not one whale shark or even 2, but four of the largest sharks in the world. The whale sharks in the…
Best Podcasts for Kids – Perfect for family road trips
Living 2 hours from a major city we spend a wee bit of time in the car. Windshield time conversations with the kids are awesome, but after multiple weekend soccer games in Denver we needed something to occupy our time. My husband and I both listen to a number of podcasts. The thought struck me,…
Give the Gift of Family Travel
Giving the gift of family travel especially to children encourages growth and relationship. Toys are awesome for the afternoon but what about an experience that lasts a life time. December in the USA is gift giving season–everything from 5 dollar trinkets to expensive cameras and cars. Instead of giving that precious child another toy…
How to Give Family Travel For the Holidays
Giving family travel for the holidays is more than just air plane tickets to Grandma’s house. What about turning this season of giving into a season of planning. Planning for the next time the extended family will take an adventure together. Frequent Flyer Miles Frequent flyer miles are more flexible than ever . Often family…