Velvet Ice Cream. A family tradition. I don’t remember my first visit to Ye Olde Mill in Utica, Ohio. It was probably B.S. (before school) and I admit, my memory is not impeccable. There’s much I’ve forgotten over the years. However, I do remember my first visit to the mill with my own children. My…
Family Travel
10 Things you Need to Know about Full-time Travel
Do you have a friend that travels full-time or frequently with their job? Do you ever find yourself thinking, “Wow, that must be the life?” If you answered yes, you need to read this. Full-time travel doesn’t mean everything is always hunky-dory. In my experience, it was anything but perfect. And while I wouldn’t have…
Why Capitol Reef is the Perfect Destination for Adventurous Families
My family was on a cross country drive from Ohio to California when I realized that our days of traveling to primarily “see” something were over. My kids (and my husband and I) were in need of something more. We wanted adventure. Well, they craved adventure, I’m happy to simply tote around my camera, snapping…
A Spring Break Getaway Road Trip Packing Checklist with Printable
If you haven’t already enjoyed a Spring Break getaway, more than likely you’re gearing up for one. I can’t think of a better way to travel for spring break other than a road trip, but then my family is accustomed to hopping in the vehicle and driving across the country. Road tripping allows us to…
Serving on a Honduras Mission Trip: a Step Outside my Comfort Zone
In 2013, my family was presented with a chance to go on a Honduras mission trip. We’d serve on a mission team with our church through Louder than Words ministries. It was an opportunity that I had prayed about for years, so with little discussion and less hesitation, we jumped at the prospect. In a…
Travel More with Discover it Miles ® #DiscoverItMiles
My family has always made travel a priority. But family travel has a side effect. One my husband and I didn’t think of when we were packing up our minivan and toting our children all over the country. When you travel with children, it teaches them that the world is not a scary place. It…
Plan A West Coast Family Vacation
If you’re looking for the perfect area to bring your family for your annual vacation, you should be aware that there is a whole coast’s worth of premier tourist destinations just waiting for you in the West of America. If you and your family have never been on the West Coast of the country, you’re…
3 Reasons to Go Beyond Basic and Plan Travel Resolutions for your Family Vacation
I admit, when it comes to travel, I take a very lackadaisical approach to planning. My intent is to be as spontaneous as possible, go with the flow and have fun type of traveler. But is ‘having fun’ worth the amount of money that one can plop down for a vacation? Shouldn’t one have a…
Go Beyond Basics with Travel Resolutions #AlamoDriveHappy
When my kids were little, I was a no mom. “No, you can’t go outside right now.” “No, you can’t have friends over.” “No, you can’t watch that cartoon.” “No, we can’t bake cookies today.” Then I read an article that changed my life and changed life for my kids. I don’t remember the entire…
Celebrating Nature in Niagara
If activities revolving around nature are something that you enjoy during your vacations, then Niagara County is a fantastic place to stay. I’ve visited in the past and enjoyed a stay in a wonderful four star Niagara Falls hotel which was ideally positioned for making the most of nature in this beautiful area. My husband and…
Exploring Ohio State Parks as Mother and Daughter
When I asked my daughter if she was interested in joining me on a press trip featuring the Ohio State Park Lodges, she had no idea how much fun it would be, and neither did I. We joined bloggers from around the world for a four night, five day tour of three of Ohio’s State…
Review: Kids Love Ohio
My first introduction to KIDS LOVE OHIO by Michele Darrall Zavatsky was at a homeschool support group meeting over 10 years ago. I was a brand new homeschool mom and some of the “veteran” or experienced homeschool moms highly suggested the book to aid in planning field trips and educational outings. I bought a copy of…
