Seattle travel blogger: travel, family, technology
Growing up in Kansas, Branson, Missouri was a popular destination for many of my friends’ families. Our family explored the Lake of the Ozarks once but were not able to visit Branson. Since I’ve always had a soft spot for this popular midwest destination, I invited and expert to share some of her tips for families who are looking to… Read More
While I knew a bit about Israel due to my Christian faith, I had no idea what the current day country was like. Many times in the US we have so much media coverage about what’s happening in our town and country, and then only hear about bad things when they’re happening internationally. I thought I’d take a minute to… Read More
Have you ever forgotten something for a trip? I have. For years my husband watched as I forgot sunglasses, swimsuits, eye glasses, sandals, and even pajamas when we took vacations. Each time he would tell me, “YOU NEED A PACKING LIST!” And I would shake my head and say, “no, I know what I need.” But obviously, I didn’t. I… Read More
“I received complimentary product from Orvis for this review.” Along for the ride to my trip to Israel were two new fashion pieces that have quickly become some of my travel fashion favorites. Orvis is a brand that I’ve known for outdoor wear and styles that prove functional and fashionable. Their new women’s spring line features actively practical, always functional fun… Read More
From the moment you wake ’til the moment you’re ready to call it a night, food is one of the areas of adventure to discover while on vacation. And when you’re visiting Phoenix restaurants, you’ll have plenty of choices for your taste buds to try. Once you’ve pulled on your stretchy pants, take on this list of a 24 hour day… Read More
Ahh, Ireland. Just saying it to myself has me thinking of the melodious singing of the Celtic Woman group, and the sexy brogue of Matthew Goode in Leap Year. I’ll also make sure to wear green tomorrow on St Paddy’s Day. My sister-in-law has been lucky enough to visit the fairy isle, and I definitely want to plan our own… Read More
A good friend of mine took a cross-country road trip a while back with her family, and I was eager to invite her to share a post about her experience. So today I’m welcoming Carol to share about the lessons she learned about family travel while driving from Seattle, Washington to Washington DC. Four Kids. One mini-van. 8,000 miles back… Read More
What began as a sliver of an idea in my mind, has officially launched today! It should come as no surprise that someone who writes a blog called Stuffed Suitcase likes to travel and talk travel. And now my love of sharing great travel advice and family vacation information has a new outlet, the Vacation Mavens family travel podcast! This… Read More
Most of you know by now that I call the Emerald City of Seattle my home, but even with living here for 10+ years, I feel as if we still haven’t discovered all the delightful spots that Seattle has to offer. The housing market guru site, Zillow, is based in Seattle, so I’ve invited one of their writers, Becca Grady,… Read More
Most kids are excited when they learn that they’re going on vacation, but when you look at the time and money being spent on a family vacation you want them to be ecstatic! For our family looking forward to the trip is part of the fun of a family vacation. I know many families like to surprise kids with a… Read More
