This post is sponsored by MedEx of UnitedHealthcare Global to teach people about the importance of travel insurance. Until recently, travel insurance has not been something I’ve considered purchasing. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, or because my husband and I lost money on the last cruise we took after my mother-in-law became ill and couldn’t travel with us, or because I…
Travel Tips
7 Ways to Occupy the Kids on Road Trips without Electronics
Thanks to the many electronic advances in the past decade, long trips aren’t nearly as painfully boring now as they were when I was growing up. My teenagers have the luxury of watching DVD’s, playing Xbox, texting their friends and updating their Facebook profile all along our route. On our 1,000 mile trip to Florida…
Packing Tips from a Recovering Overpacker- Tips to Help you Overcome
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Master Lock. All opinions are 100% mine. My name is Tonya. And when it comes to packing for travel, I’m a recovering overpacker. I have broken the zipper on several suitcases over the years. I have packed dozens of items I haven’t needed. In…
How to Keep your Kids Busy while Traveling Long Distance
Traveling with kids is a challenge for all families. I know. Bored kids will nag, complain and whine to the point that people around them (normally mom or dad) feel like bailing ship- or jumping from the moving vehicle. To make sure that doesn’t happen, and to allow you and other fellow passengers to enjoy your…
5 Tips for increasing your iPhone Battery
If you have an iPhone, chances are good that at one time or another you have dealt with a battery that won’t stay charged. Especially when you travel. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of missing that perfect photo op or not stopping at that fun roadside attraction because I can’t access my Roadside America app…
10 Tips for Your Enjoying Your Road Trip
Looking to get away without breaking the bank? Finding a fun and cheap vacation is not an easy task, but there is a simple solution. Nope, it’s not a trip to see your family or a trek to some touristy destination. It’s the good old open road. That’s right, pack the car with food, games,…
5 Winter Car Maintenance Tips + Giveaway
I’ve lived in the Midwest nearly my entire life. Yet, I still get nervous when it comes to driving in the snow. Ice, rain, snow and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on me, the roads and my car. It’s not practical to stay inside all winter (or so I’m told), so I follow a few winter car…
6 Tips to Save you Money on Holiday Travel
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Marriott Rewards Premier and United MileagePlus Credit Cards from Chase. All opinions are 100% mine. For the past few years, my husband has mentioned how much he’d love to pack our bags, lock up the house and travel with our kids over the holidays….
