Who loves Jelly Bellies as much as we do? Raise your hand and take a minute to think about your favorite flavor! Is it cotton candy, buttered popcorn, Krispy Kreme or Dr Pepper? Whatever your favorite flavor, the best place to enjoy the famous jelly bean candies is at the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield,…
We just returned from another one of our epic road trips. We flew to California and took a 13 day, 2,300 mile road trip through California, Arizona and parts of Nevada. Over the next few weeks I will be sharing tips for how to pack, what to do and how to get there. But today…
We love getting out to explore hiking trails and find beautiful waterfalls. Typically we don’t have a hard time finding the waterfalls; we just do a little research and then hit the trails. But we did have a bit of trouble finding Lick Creek Falls. It took us two different tries and a 3 mile…
School is finally out and that could mean two things for us; one, we could sit on the couch staring at a TV, or two, we could curl up in a hammock engrossed in a new book that has completely captured our imaginations. I am a avid reader, but sometimes I find it hard to discover…
Do you have a Family Go Bag? Have you thought about what you would do if faced with the reality that you need to evacuate your family in an emergency situation? Recently, we have seen many of our friends in the direct path of hurricanes and floods who have been asking this question. For some…
Have you ever visited Niagara Falls? On our recent Summer road trip, we took the time drive up to the American side of Niagara Falls and show the kids this amazing landmark. We have been to Niagara Falls many years ago and were surprised at the crowds on this visit. If you are planning to…
Our family is always up for an adventure. Whether we are hopping in the van for an overnight road trip or spending time in the big city, we love exploring new areas. With all the concerns about viruses and quarantines, some people are canceling their travel plans, but by following some simple tips, we can…
Are you planning a trip to New York City for the first time? Navigating the city for the first time can be a bit intimidating but with a little bit of planning and willingness to ask for help, you can have a great experience and see the sites! Here are some helpful New York City…
When we travel, we are always on the alert for presidential landmarks. We have visited president’s birthplaces, homesteads, graves, and libraries. It is important for us to raise our kids with the background of where our country has come from and who the leaders are that have made it great. On one of our road…