Pray for Orlando
There are tragic events that take place every day around the world. Many of these events are overlooked by news outlets and unreported. …
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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground Review 2023
Updated for 2023 to include current safety policies and schedule changes. Here is everything we have learned about Disney’s Fort …
Legoland Discovery Center Michigan
This post was sponsored by Legoland Discovery Center of Michigan. I attended the media preview event in exchange for my honest feedback. We …
Surviving and Thriving at Disney World with Young Kids
Disney World with Toddlers Our family has enjoyed trips to Disney World with our kids at every stage beginning at 3 months! I am a big …
Visiting Disney World with a Large Group
Our family enjoyed the trip of a lifetime at Walt Disney World in Florida with my husband’s siblings, their spouses, kids and parents! …
Natural Bridge State Park Kentucky
Fall Camping in Kentucky If you’re looking for a beautiful place to camp this Fall while the weather is still nice and the trees are …
Our Favorite Spots in Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan First off, I must clarify one thing. When I use the phrase Northern Michigan I’m referring to the Northern half of …
Don’t Dread Flying with Your Kids – Be Prepared!
Any form of travel with children can be unpredictable, but when the traveling includes flights, the potential for disaster increases. …
New York City Guide: Columbus Circle and Central Park
This is part one in a series I’ll be doing on New York city! I knew I was going to have a busy week ahead of me and wanted to …
Springtime at Greenfield Village
After a long Winter, and a few weeks passed opening day at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, we finally had a warm enough day to …
Disney Character Dining Tips
I have so many Disney posts in the works, from our last trip this past Christmas. I keep putting off sorting through them, but here is a …
Twin Falls on the Road to Hana
Why hello there… We have been a little slow lately on posting. Mostly because life is full. BUT also because we have been working on …
World’s Largest (& Best) Christmas Store!
If you’re a Michigander, you are probably well aware and quite familiar with Bronners: CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan. …
Maui Mondays: Lahaina Sunsets
I’m reminiscing today of the sunsets on Maui! Below are the pictures we took to reenact the photos we got on our honeymoon, 10 years …
Maui Mondays: Road to Hana
If you ask anyone what you should do when you go to Maui, you will always hear that you should take the Road to Hana. That means you are …
Maui Mondays: Floral and Fauna
Fortunately for all of us, Jay decided to gift Sarah with her 30th Birthday Camera a little early, so she could take some AMAZING pictures. …
Maui Mondays: West Coast & Nakalele Blow Hole
One of the highlights from our stay on Maui was the beautiful drive up the West coast and a stop at the Nakalele Blow Hole. The road is …
Maui Mondays: Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees
We had our Road to Hana CD in the car telling us things we should keep our eyes out for based on the mile markers. She talked about The …
Haleakala National Park Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest Remember back in August when Julia and I went to Hawaii? Well, we took a LOT of pictures. In an attempt not to overload you …
City Guide: San Francisco
San Francisco in One Day My husband and I recently stopped off in San Francisco for a one-day adventure! Neither of us had ever been there, …
Roadtrips: Driving By Yourself with Kids
What strikes fear into the hearts of mother’s across the country? A road trip by yourself with your kids! I live quite far from my …
Top Ways to Countdown to Disney
Disney on the brain? Whether you are taking your kids to Disney World for the first time or you have been several, something magical happens …
Camping Activities with Kids: Making T-Shirts
Camping is great, but having activities planned when you have 9 children (3 are mine :) under the age of 8 is an absolute must!! Grandma …
Camping Meals: Hobo Dinner
If you have been camping, you know tasks that you perform at home without much difficulty take much more planning and forethought. Making …