Once the leaves start turning orange, the US goes full-on pumpkin crazy. We paint and decorate our front yards with them. We even carve them into creepy Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween to spruce up our porch. We sip on pumpkin smoothies and coffees and turn them into pies. In other words, we spend most of the …
This post has been written in partnership with Expedia. Many of the hotels on Expedia are offering free cancellation rates which gives you some peace of mind during this time of travel restrictions and changes. I booked our hotels for this trip with Expedia. And a quick tip, you can earn double rewards points if …
It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! Every year tourists around the world visit a National Park in the United States. Visiting a National Park does come at a price. Here’s how you can get into National Parks for free. Plus, tips for buying a National Parks pass. What is a National Parks Pass? National …
Planning a trip from Seattle to Olympic National Park and wondering what the best way is to get there? Your best route is going to depend a bit on where you are in Seattle, when you’re traveling, and if you want to take a ferry. Your route will also depend on where you’re headed in …
There’s a reason there are songs written about America being beautiful. From sea to shining sea there are so many scenic spots across the entire country. Here are some of the best road trips in the USA in every state. Plan a trip nearby, or perhaps you’ll plan an epic US road trip and hit …
Our family stayed three nights at the new Disney Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Here’s my guide to the Riviera Resort hotel plus my review for what it’s like staying at this WDW deluxe resort. The Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World is supposed to feel reminiscent of Europe, a place …
Getting ready for a road trip and looking for some printable road trip games for your kids? I’m sharing a printable games pack that includes eight fun games for kids to play in the car. You’ll find the sign up for the packet towards the end of this post. License Plate Game Here’s a classic …
Successful campers understand the importance of planning. And in this digital time, there’s no better way to plan than to use some helpful camping apps. It all starts with what you want to experience. With all the different places you can visit, how do you pick one? What makes the location more unique than the …
It’s time to escape to a place where you can sink your toes in the soft sand and enjoy your favorite book while sipping on a cool drink. Let’s head to the beach! Before you head out for the waves, use this beach packing list to make your day on the sand relaxing and fun! …
This July Disneyland Resort reopens in phases, pending government approval. The first phase of the Disneyland reopening will be on July 9 when Downtown Disney reopens. Following that, the parks reopen on Disneyland’s 65th birthday, July 17. The reopening has been postponed and is unknown at this time. Both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure will …
We’re getting ready to head into summer with many kids used to spending hours online due to distance learning. This new norm that kids have gotten used to could cause a struggle with screen time management. Here are a few quick ideas that will help your family create healthy screen time rules. I attended a …
Food is a big part of any successful road trip. No one wants to be stuck in a car with a hangry person! The key to great road trip snacks is packing food that won’t make a mess and can travel well at room temperature. Here are some of our favorite snacks for road trips. …
