Family Travel

Never stress again about camping with little ones. I’ve got a whole checklist of items for you to make it super easy to pack for your next camping trip!

As you may remember, I have an ongoing partnership with Firefly® as part of their Healthy Habit Helpers team, and as part of that, I get sent occasional care packages with new products for the kids to try out. This summer, we were very lucky to be sent an amazing package full of travel essentials to make our …

A trip to Disney World can get super expensive. Especially for a family of 4-6 people. I know people that have spent almost $10,000 dollars on a Disney Vacation. That is easy to do if you go for every bell and whistle there is. But if you are like me and strive to keep a …

If you are going to Disney and are or have a Star Wars fan with you, Hollywood Studios is a must. Everything Star Wars you could want is there. Watch Stormtroopers march in formation but don’t get in front of them, you will be asked to move along. Take in several of the shows or …

Sitting down to dinner at Epcot World Showcase is a culinary delight. But if you want to sample all the showcase has to offer, you need to snack your way around the world. Epcot consists of eleven countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Italy, United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada. Each country has food …

When most people think of Orlando, they can’t help but think of Disney. Perhaps Universal Studios or SeaWorld are close seconds, but most people who travel to Central Florida are after the Walt Disney World experience. For those who are after more than just a cartoon mouse, however, there’s a rich variety of experiences to …

One thing you need to know before starting is that it is absolutely impossible to do everything in one day. There are things you are going to have to miss. The best thing you can do is research each land and then figure out what are must-dos. If you break your day down into manageable …

All of the parks at Disney are magical, but none of them are as magical as Magic Kingdom. It has so many great attractions, places to eat, and character meets. You can meet Cinderella, Rapunzel, Elsa, and Anna at Fairytale Hall and then hike over to have lunch with Bell and the Beast at their …

A couple weeks ago was Mark’s and my third wedding anniversary. It fell on a Wednesday, and he was going on a guys only camping trip on Saturday, so we knew the only day we’d have to celebrate would be a Friday. Mark took the day off work, and we had a big plan of …

If you’ve ever taken a trip with kids, you’ll know that they almost always seem to be hungry at the least opportune times. You could be driving in the middle of no-where and suddenly your child is filled with a ravenous hunger that just won’t let them, or you, forget. If you’re planning on hiking …

Most people flock to Utah to see the amazing scenery, but have you ever thought about the foods you can experience? If you are a total foodie, you will love this list of Utah Food Challenges. There are over 15 different restaurants to choose from. You can pick from breakfast challenges, burger challenges, and even …

I was born and lived most of my life in Pennsylvania. I love its beauty and history, and I can tell you all the best places to visit on your bucket list. But I also have a bit of a dark side, and I’m fascinated by ghosts and hauntings. If you are, as well, this …

Though I grew up moving all around the country, I was born and spent a good portion of my life in Pennsylvania. It is the only place that has ever felt like home to me, and I love it dearly. You’ll never convince me there is anywhere more beautiful. Pennsylvania is rich in history and beauty. …

Traveling as a family is stressful. But these tips can help make family travel simple and fun. Go forth and enjoy the time with your family and loved ones.

When did camping get so complicated? It used to be that the term camping was reserved for heading out into the woods with a tent and spending the weekend with nature and not much else. These days, there are at least three different types of camping to choose from and not all of them will …

Selfie sticks are great for getting a selfie or group shot with everyone in the frame, but more and more popular destinations like Walt Disney World are banning the devices. Declared a public nuisance, they actually can be very inconvenient, unsafe and a total nuisance in crowded and fast moving places like the Disney parks. …

One of the great things about having lived in Kissimmee for a couple of years was that we had family passes to the happiest place on earth year round! Dexter was only 16 months old when we first moved there, and he spent many happy days going through the park, seeing the shows, eating at …

This beautiful local park is a hidden gem in Salt Lake City. Situated near Library Square, it is a monument dedicated to those who have saved and enhanced the lives of others through organ donation.

One of our favorite things to do as a family is go hiking. While I may be an overweight lazy person, I truly enjoy getting out in nature with my family. Utah has some AMAZING vistas if you are willing to put in the work to get to them, and one of my absolute favorites …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I LOVE to travel. I have spent most of my life trying to see the world. As a kid, we moved around a LOT, and as such I had a variety of accents from around …

If you are like most parents, you struggle to find awesome things to do that will keep your kids occupied. With that in mind, I’ve created a really cool Summer Bucket List that you can share with your children and check off as you go. This is the perfect checklist, with lots of items that …

Over the weekend, we finally got around to doing something we’ve been wanting to do for ages. We took the kids to the Salt Lake City Public Library. Ever since we moved to SLC, I’ve wanted to visit. It’s such a cool building. Not only amazing for its selection of books, but architecturally it is …

Back in September 2013, when we were visiting Mark’s family in Utah, my little sister in law told us about going to the Children’s Museum at the Gateway shopping center. She bigged it up, telling us how much fun it was and how awesome it would be to take the kids. So we went to …