Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Waterfall Group. I received a gift basket and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My husband have a travel bucket list of places we'd like to visit. We've traveled a lot together but much of that travel involved work. Alaska is on our travel bucket list. It is beautiful in the summer and so peaceful. I've visited Alaska before but my husband has not. I'd like for him to … [Read more...]
Summer Road Trip Essentials
As many of you know, we've switched jobs. We were traveling North America with our kids for hubby's work and now this year he has accepted a job that is only in Washington state. So we are still traveling but only up and down the I-5 corridor. It is such a nice change. Honestly, road trips and long flights with two kids was getting a bit difficult. You'd think we were traveling professionals. But, this week we took a flight to San Diego and we realized that traveling with a two year old was … [Read more...]
Visit Family Friendly New York
New York is an amazing destination for families with children, and with flights to New York frequent and reasonably-priced, now is a great time to consider that trip of a lifetime to the Big Apple! Have you visited New York with family yet? My husband and I went in 2004 before we had children, but now I'd like to go back as my kids get older. New Yorkers are renowned for their fondness of children, and there are many child-friendly activities, you'll never be stuck for something to do. … [Read more...]
4 Educational Ways to Fight Backseat Boredom
The summer road trip is a tradition for many families, allowing you to see the sights and bond with one another along the way. Summer road trips bring back great memories for me. I love how I am also creating new ones with my own kiddos! I'm not going to lie though, long hours in the car can be hard to deal with when you have young children. My two start to feel restless after even a few minutes. Fight backseat boredom and learn something at the same time with these fun and educational car … [Read more...]
Clip Coupons and Save on Summer Travel Essentials
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser #WalgreensPaperless. All opinions are mine alone. This week our family is in San Diego for a family vacation. We are excited when we can get to travel for pleasure. We travel for my husband's work so often that personal travel is such a delight. When we are traveling for my husband's work many of our expenses are covered. But personal summer travel means that we need to buy airplane tickets, a rental car, and … [Read more...]
What I Love About RV Living
This last week, we stayed in our RV for my husband's work again. And you know what? We had a pretty good time. There were many moments when I went crazy. But I go crazy at home with my kiddos too, so that's nothing new. Though my husband worked a lot this week, we had time to visit our local Six Flags twice! We had such a great time too. We bought a season's pass for a steal and can't wait to keep going all summer long! In fact, when our RV is done getting cleaned out from this trip, we … [Read more...]
Why Book a Last Minute Vacation?
Are you like me and crave some sunshine and sand this summer? Can’t wait to sun yourself beach-side while listening to the kids making a splash in the ocean? If so, you might very well be considering a last minute vacation for the family, and good for you! We as parents are so stressed throughout the school year and vacation plans are put last on the list. Whether it is a stressful house move or an unexpected bill a last minute vacation can be a great idea. But, what do you need to bear in … [Read more...]
