This post contains affiliate links. We traveled all around Europe by train, plane and sometimes in an RV. Moving to the United States meant more time in the car. We upgraded to the perfect family road trip car – the minivan. As we log miles traveling the southeast we’ve figured out a few tips and […]
Continue readingAmelia Island has everything you want out of a beach vacation, couple that with the incredible service of the Ritz Carlton and you have a perfect family get away. The boys and I joined my parents at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island for a beach vacation while they attended a conference on property. It […]
Continue readingWakulla Springs is located just south of Tallahassee, making it a wonderful place to stop if you are between the Panhandle and any other part of Florida. Wakulla Springs is Florida’s deepest freshwater spring. It boasts plenty of infrastructure, making it perfect for a quick stop, day trip or even an overnight. We popped into […]
Continue readingWe have been on the road most of the summer and with even more planned this autumn, we have honed in on some of the best road trip entertainment that doesn’t involve screens. It is not a secret that we love our “movie van.” I’m happy to drive a few hours with the videos playing […]
Continue readingThis post contains affiliate links. This may well be the summer of Junior Ranger badges. My Big Little is in the sweet spot for completing the activity packets and all three Littles love earning the badges. Kennesaw Mountain is an easy 20 min drive from the center of Atlanta, has a Jr. Ranger program, has […]
Continue readingEverything you need to know for an incredible family friendly vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. If you’re looking for a family friendly mountain getaway, look no further than Pigeon Forge. This will not be the type of trip where you have to search for things the kids want to do amongst your adult wish […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate U-Pick Experience This post contains affiliate links. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring the kids to U-Picktopia. An hour north of Tampa, this farm allows you to pick just about everything if you time it right. Farm visits play a large role in our homeschooling. We like to give the kids […]
Continue readingThis post contains affiliate links. Florida has so much to offer in the way of nature and wildlife. Manatee Springs is one of many Florida places that offer the chance to come face to face with new plant and animal life. After several years of touring Europe’s man-made attractions we are embracing our new home […]
Continue readingVisiting the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, Florida This post contains affiliate links. We love a good children’s museum! Although we had nice weather during our visit to Tampa we still found time to visit the Glazer Children’s Museum. (They have a reciprocal membership with the Atlanta Children’s Museum which reduced our visit price.) The […]
Continue readingHiking & Fossil Hunting in North Yorkshire Boggle Hole stands out in my mind as one of the best places we visited during our three years in Europe. It is one of those places where you can’t help but slow down and just enjoy time with your family. We were charmed by the family hostel […]
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