traveling without kids: tips for making it possible

As I’ve mentioned a time or two (or twelve), my husband and I are going on a cruise at the end of this month. I am currently neck-deep in last-minute preparations before we leave. Any parent will tell you that preparing to go on a trip is a lot of work and this one is… Continue reading traveling without kids: tips for making it possible

DIY framed travel map

I am so excited about today’s post y’all. You know how much I love national parks, and I also love recording our family travel memories. This tutorial for making a DIY framed map is a great way to remember your travels, but also add some meaningful decor to your home. This post is in collaboration… Continue reading DIY framed travel map

zion ponderosa ranch & resort

It’s hard to believe that this time a year ago I was in my last trimester with baby number four. Not only that but hiking through Zion National Park with three little ones in tow. It wasn’t necessarily planned that way. However, we’d had a friend trip planned for a year. So when we found… Continue reading zion ponderosa ranch & resort

road trip memories + diy tote bag

It’s hard to pick a favorite from all my road trip memories from growing up. I remember my dad carrying me out to our packed minivan in the early morning before it was even light out. I remember being half asleep snuggled up in “my seat” as the sun slowly crept up over the horizon.… Continue reading road trip memories + diy tote bag

Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch review in San Antonio

Let me set the scene for you. The year is 2012 and my husband’s big 30th birthday is quickly approaching. My goal every year is to make his birthday as special as possible because he is very much the type of person who says that his birthday is “just like any other day.” Insert eye roll here.… Continue reading Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch review in San Antonio