You could say our Seattle – California road trip adventure began at the end of a weekly workday when we set out from north Seattle to head to Portland for the night, but that wouldn’t be totally true. When you head out on a trip, the adventure should begin on the first day but ours had …
Who wouldn’t consider a family vacation packed with rock climbing, delicious food, beaches, broadway style shows, movies, ropes courses and pools the ultimate family getaway?! With so much to delight every member of the family, spending your time aboard the new Norwegian Getaway is sure to go down as a fave in your family vacation …
Vacation dining usually means receiving huge plates of extremely generous portions of food, and often of the greasy variety. It may look and smell wonderful, but it can cost a small fortune, and you’ll feel obligated to eat every bite (as well as what the kids don’t finish). Delicious as they are going in, large …
How many of you love spending family time or family vacations at the beach? As much as our family loves the mountains and skiing, we also love spending time at the beach. Playing in the sand, exploring nature, and just relaxing are all some of the top ways our family enjoys spending some of our vacation time. …
We recently borrowed my in-laws’ camping trailer for a weekend away at Wenberg County Park. We used to do the full tent camping experience, but I’ve found that I’m not really into that any longer. My in-laws’ camper is very nice and I couldn’t wait for our fun weekend away. Our crazy summer schedule made …
Some of our favorite family vacations have been to beaches. Walking in the sand, splashing in the waves, and soaking up warmth from the sun, have been some of our favorite ways to relax on vacation. Since our Read & Go Summer Reading Challenge theme this week is BEACH, I wanted to share some books …
It’s no wonder that Orlando, Florida is considered the theme park capital of the world. With so many great family theme parks in the area there are plenty of options for getting immersed in the land of thrills and make-believe. One of our family’s favorite theme parks is the Universal Orlando Resort. If you’re planning …
Our recent visit to Walt Disney World brought a new learning curve to our Disney family travel plans. While I had a great understanding of the old Disney fastpass system because of our numerous trips to Disneyland, the new Fastpass+ system was not the same. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to …
Let’s say you’ve planned the perfect vacation. You booked the best options for your vacation budget, nothing was forgotten at home, and you’re looking forward to the experiences lying ahead. But, there’s a good chance you’ll have some sort of downtime where your kids might start crying, “I’m bored”. It could be while waiting in …
I am a runner. At least, I think I am. What exactly makes someone a runner? I’ll certainly never win a race, or even place in my age group, but I enjoy the experience of running. However, I’m also a bit of a flaky runner who only wants to run if it’s a sunny 55-60 …
Two parks for the price of one, over 65 rides, slides, and shows; your family has to experience Silverwood Theme Park! It’s the largest theme park in the Northwest, and a must visit for anyone who loves roller coasters! Silverwood Theme Park is located in northern Idaho, about 30 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene. Our …
Have you ever taken a vacation and fallen in love with a special food or snack that is unique to your destination? We often travel to Canada and I’ve found some Canada food snacks and treats that we have to buy! Part of this is because my husband grew up in Canada, so he has …