In life there are some things that you can just sit back and hope they work out. Things like whether you remembered to make the bed, turned off the lights in the basement before you left the house or who the kids will get for their new homeroom teacher; but there are other things that…
For the past 2 years, I have had the opportunity to do some solo travel for work. I have been to New York City, Minneapolis, Northwest Arkansas, flown through Houston, Nashville, Louisville and even gotten stranded in Chicago overnight. Though I don’t travel as much as some of you, I do know one thing –…
When you take a 7 day road trip that covers 11 states and 2600 miles, you occasionally have to hit the high points of an area without really staying to see it all. That’s what we did when we visited Plymouth Rock. Though history is unclear as to whether the Pilgrims actually stepped foot on…
When the kids were small, we always made sure we took small travel size bags of toys anytime we headed out. You just never know when you will have downtime, get stuck in traffic or end up sitting in a waiting room longer than you expect. We would typically use a plastic bag or little…
Have you ever been on a vacation and ended up finding an absolute jewel? That’s what happened when we took our 2600 Mile Road Trip this summer. We weren’t sure what to expect when we planned a stop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire but we loved our visit! If you are looking for a quaint little…
It’s back to school time for the kids. Many of us have already finished back to school shopping. We’ve got our new school year started and are adjusting to the routine of school drop offs and pick up lines. Now that the busyness of getting back to school is done, it’s time to take a…
Have you been staying up late this week watching the events happening in Rio? So many of us end up getting sucked into the competitions, stories and events because this event only happens once every four years. There’s just something amazing about watching these teenagers and young adults put everything on the line and compete…
Deciding where to stay when you are in a new city is an important decision. It can be tricky to find a hotel that will meet the needs of your family as well as offer access to the local museums, restaurants and attractions. On our recent visit to Springfield, Massachusetts we had the opportunity to…