Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor With Little Kids – A 4-Day Itinerary

When planning our first family trip to a national park, I wanted to go somewhere that had lots to offer for my young boys (ages 3 and 5). Obviously we wouldn’t be participating in anything too dangerous or strenuous, and I didn't want to be anywhere too remote in case of an emergency. I landed …

Cruising with Kids Part 3: Top 10 Onboard Moments

Cruise ships are like floating resorts with countless amenities and activity schedules as lengthy as your last CVS receipt. No matter how you like to spend your leisure time, a cruise ship will most likely offer something you’ll enjoy.  From the kids club and entertainment, to activities and dining options, we got our fill of …

Cruising with Kids Part 2: What to Pack

I’m a big proponent of packing light. We have more time for fun on vacation if I know exactly what I’m going to wear and don’t spend time debating outfits and changing clothes. Plus, logistically it’s a lot easier to get to and from our destination if we limit the number of bags we bring. …

Cruising with Kids Part 1: 4 Reasons Cruising is the Perfect Family Vacay

Now that our boys are potty trained and don’t require a crib or stroller, I’m prioritizing family travel. I want us to embark on interesting experiences so we can learn and grow from them together as a family.  In the past we’ve tagged along on Robert’s work trips, stayed in Orlando near Disney, and taken …

8 Tips for Visiting Magic Kingdom With Little Ones

We recently took our first trip to Magic Kingdom as a family of four. Although we live only about an hour from Disney, we are far from being theme park aficionados. I did a bit of prep work for the big day, but there were still a few things that can only be learned through experience. …

Our Day at Magic Kingdom

Yesterday we took our first family trip to Magic Kingdom. I've been excited and nervous for this day for quite a while. Excited for obvious reasons, and nervous because Luke can have a meltdown like no other, and Eli relies on his quiet crib to nap quite a bit during the day. We were as prepared as …

Fall 2016 Road Trip Part 2: Columbia & Charleston

After spending time in Savannah and Charlotte, which I blogged about in Part 1, we drove an hour and a half from Charlotte to Columbia, South Carolina. We saw there was an Old Chicago restaurant near our hotel, so we were excited to have dinner there since there used to be one near us when we …

Fall 2016 Road Trip Part 1: Savannah & Charlotte

I get the itch to travel a few times a year and I love planning trips and things to do. In fact I have trips planned to places we don't plan to travel to anytime soon, like the Turks and Caicos and Aruba. Since 2016 is the year of Eli, I knew we wouldn’t be going …

Our Weekend in Madeira Beach

Back in October we spent the weekend at the Barefoot Beach Hotel for my birthday with 20-month old Luke in tow. The hotel, which was actually more of a condo rental, was in the perfect spot, walking distance to John's Pass and directly on the beach. Our room had a small kitchen that separated the …

Lowry Park Zoo: Top 5 Toddler Experiences

Lowry Park Zoo is one of our favorite places to visit!  You can buy an annual pass very reasonably, which also includes discounts on food and other items purchased in the zoo. Here are my top 5 experiences that you and your toddler shouldn't miss! Splashing in the Wallaroo Water Play area - This splash pad was recently …