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The YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park is just such an easy getaway in Colorado. We’ve been in nearly every season and I would have a hard time picking a favorite. Winter at the YMCA is the perfect time to take advantage of their indoor …
Sometimes, particularly during Covid’s isolation, I like to browse the “unique” property listings on Airbnb. When this Family Size Tree House popped up, I knew we needed to go check it out. It turned out to be the perfect pandemic getaway. Hope Hull, Alabama is …
After evacuating the Florida Panhandle for Hurricane Sally we decided not to waste the drive home. We were already forced off our normal route due to washed out roads and overflowing rivers, so instead we plotted a route taking us mostly through Georgia, passing several …
I love puzzles! Long before I had children I used to have a puzzle sitting out on our table just for us to work on in our free time. I would sit for a bit putting pieces in here or there until the puzzle was …
We’ve been missing the Netherlands a lot lately. I think we mostly miss the relaxed vibe that came with walking and biking everywhere. We were more subject to our whims there. Things in a car seem to require more planning. With that in mind we …
Completely unplanned, we found ourselves at a Disney water park in January and it was amazing! What the park lacked in warmth it made up for in zero wait for every ride at the park. I actually may never go to a water park in …
This post contains affiliate links. Turns out we spend a lot of time here in Florida in the water. I’m always on the lookout for the best toys to keep the kids playing and not hanging onto me. With swim time built into almost every …
We spent one day at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure in Orlando with the sole intent of doing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. When that took far less time than anticipated I persuaded my Big Little (7) to take a loop around both …
This post contains affiliate links. The Salvador Dali Museum in Tampa, Florida was incredibly family friendly and packed full of amazing art in perfectly curated exhibits. I was amazed how many people commented on my Instagram photos with exhibitions they had seen through the years …
It takes a lot of work to keep Florida’s beaches looking great. Here, in Navarre, FL the monthly Trash Bash, run by the Navarre Sea Turtle Conversation Center, makes beach cleanup fun. Picking up trash is one of the kids’ favorite things to do, so …