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4 Reasons Chicago Citypass Is Valuable
*This post contains affiliate links. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to visit, “The Windy City”, then I have some valuable insight into why Chicago CityPASS is a must. Traveling to Chicago can be brutally expensive, but these tips will make it the ideal affordable destination for your entire family. 4 Reasons Chicago CityPASS Is Valuable…
9 Not to Miss Adventures in Heber Valley
Three years ago, my family set off on an epic adventure. With a son who was soon leaving home to enter boot camp, I was on a quest to plan a family road trip that would appeal to my entire family. We set off to explore portions of historic Route 66 on our way from…
5 Attractions that will make you Smarter in the San Jacinto Valley
As a former homeschool mom, I believe there is educational value in nearly every aspect of travel. My children have now graduated and we no longer travel as often as a family, but it’s only natural for me to continue to seek out educational attractions. A large portion of the homeschool schedule I kept for…
Stress Free Spanish Breaks with the Kids
This is a guest post. If there’s one sure-fire way of putting a smile on your child’s face, it’s telling them that they have a holiday abroad to look forward to. After the excitement of Christmas has come and gone, giving them something like a holiday to Spain to get excited about may make them…
Why a Simple Train Ride Almost Made Me Cry
Several weeks ago, my husband and I boarded the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a relaxing day away from our kids. I guess you could say we were on a date. At the time of our outing, he’d been traveling for work and hadn’t been home much. All week I’d anticipated our time alone so…
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Best Family Destinations Giveaway
If you’re like me, you are probably always in the process of planning a getaway. Whether it’s a day trip close to home or a full blown family vacation, I’m always planning something. When I found a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Best Family Destinations in my swag bag at the Family…
A Stroll through Kingwood Center
Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio has long been a favorite place for my family to visit and relax, enjoying the beauty of each season. When my kids were younger, it was a fun place to stop after our monthly homeschool skate day. We’d ramble along the brick paths in search of the resident peacocks and…
Is New Orleans a Family Friendly Destination?
When it comes to planning family vacations, I can say that New Orleans has never crossed my mind as somewhere to spend an extended amount of time. I guess I’ve always had the impression that New Orleans is not very welcoming to families. I’ve even gone as far as to express my disdain for one…
Flashback to Alaska…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since our trip to Seattle and then on to Alaska. The scenery along the trip was so beautiful. We spent much of our time on the cruise on the upper deck awestruck. The glacier was magnificent. I have to admit that even now, I dream of…
10 Places in Ohio to Visit before the Kids head back to School
It’s hard to believe that it’s already August! The days are warm, but the evenings are beginning to cool off just a bit, reminding me of fall. Pretty soon it will be time for the kids to start back to school. Even though we homeschool and take a fair share of time off throughout the…
Reciprocal Memberships: Are they Really Worth It?
Next time you visit your local science museum or zoo be sure to ask about their annual pass rates. As my children have grown and we now pay the adult rate for their admission, it has often become more economical if we purchase a season pass; which normally pays for itself by the second visit….
