3 states to visit with kids next year
You know me–always encouraging you to travel with your kidlets no matter their age or your family size! As we near the end of this year and the start of a new one I hope today to encourage to explore a new state with your family. I’m sharing three states to visit that I think […]
blog tips and best advice from 12 years
This week is the 12th anniversary of my first ever blog post going live (aka–a “blogiversary”). Besides my faith, my husband, and my kids, it’s the longest I’ve ever been committed to anything. I have been blogging for nearly a third of my life! Every year to celebrate I like to share some blog tips, […]
travel worksheets for elementary students
I’ve talked before about how I’m a big advocate for not relying on screen time while traveling with kids. Don’t get me wrong–we’re not anti-screens. However, I feel like parents today lean too heavily on screen time to keep our kids busy and quiet. As a result, we end up really doing a disservice to […]
DIY Christmas cracker for holiday gifting
I absolutely love the holiday season. No, I mean I really love it. Summer is my favorite season, but the holidays are my favorite time of year–does that make sense? I love getting together with family and friends during and exchanging gifts. Today I’m sharing a fun idea for your holiday gift giving–a classic DIY […]
spend a weekend in Apple Hill with kids
A couple weekends ago we had a staycation at Apple Hill, an area only about an hour from where we live. We’ve visited several times before–usually a couple times a year. However, this was the first time we’d spend a whole weekend in Apple Hill. We had such a blast and finally had time to […]