I’m so excited to be taking part in Kristen Duke’s Decorating with Pictures blogger series. I’m going to share a fun way to display some of your favorite beach vacation photos with a piece of the beach too! Many years ago, before the days of pinterest and such, my husband and I took a trip …
While traveling is an absolute joy for our family, we also love to welcome friends and family into our home. Some people might find opening their home to overnight guests a chore, but we fully embrace it. Recently my sister-in-law stopped in for a stay and I decided I wanted to do something a little …
One of the important parts of heading out on a trip is preparing your home for vacation. Of course, the best thing to do would be to hire a house-sitter to stay at your home while you’re gone. In my college days, I made quite a nice side income watching houses and pets for people …
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 …
Having a vacation budget planner is something I recommend for most traveling families. Money is a hot topic for the majority of couples. You certainly don’t want to start fighting about finances while you’re on your trip. If both individuals know what to expect by way of spending, there is less stress about costs while …
Last week I shared my own tips with teaching your kids how to pack a suitcase. I hope this will help many of you speed up your own travel preparation and packing times. Also, teaching your kids how to pack gives them ownership of the task and their choices. My girls love choosing their own …
When we’re heading out for a vacation I typically pack the night before we leave. Sometimes even the day of if we’re leaving in the evening! One of the best tips I can share is to teach your kids how to pack. Honestly, it saves me tons of time and helps make sure the kids …
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 …
I’ve been using and loving thirty-one products for at least five years now, they’re perfect for staying organized during family travel. So when Christy Monfort, a thirty-one consultant, contacted me and asked if I’d like to do a thirty-one review during an upcoming trip, I said “ABSOLUTELY”! I have to admit when Christy recommended the …
Have you ever been planning a trip and find yourself pondering, fly or drive? I have got to tell you about a website I found that can help you make that decision. We’re planning to visit family in Missouri this summer and in the past we’ve taken trips by car and by air. It seems …
Have you been putting off traveling with your family due to work obligations, finances, or some other reason? I’m going to show you 5 reasons why travel is good for your family. All of these reasons can apply whether you travel far or stay close to home. The point is…everyone benefits from a little getaway. …
I’m a bit of a planner and a bit of a computer/tech lover, so I’ve had a lot of fun creating my own version of a packing list for families. Excel spreadsheets are so powerful and fun, I knew I had to turn our basic Word doc packing list into an interactive, mathematically functioning, customizable …
