Thanks to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. On our recent trip to Williamsburg, VA, we took a little break from all of the early American history and headed for some European fanfare at Busch Gardens … [Read more...]
Summer Travel Tips with #MomsTravelBest
Summer vacation has officially begun in our house. Sophie and Matthew have been finished with preschool for a couple of weeks already, but Grace just finished up on Friday. They are already chomping at the bit to head out on adventures. If it were up to them, we … [Read more...]
Kissimmee Dreams About to Come True for One Family
Can you believe it? One family is about to have their vacation dreams answered. They are about to win not one, but 10 vacations to Kissimmee, FL to experience all that the area has to offer. How incredible would it be to know that your family's summer vacation is paid for for … [Read more...]
Great villa rental options for this year’s family holiday
Even in a difficult financial climate, the last thing many families want to cut back on is their annual holiday together. Escaping the daily grind of work, household chores and the school run, and enjoying some quality time with the kids, is something we all look forward to for … [Read more...]
Preparing your teen for their very first road trip
Post graduation is an exciting time for your teen, and they're probably going to want to have one final taste of freedom before joining the world of us grownups! If your teen is planning their very first road trip, you'll probably have your reservations. Whether they're going … [Read more...]
One Tank Trips in Florida
Whether you live in Florida, or are visiting for the weekend, the state has a lot to offer, including big cities, the Everglades, National Parks and two beautiful coasts. And depending where you are, a lot of these destinations are only about a tank of gas away. If you have some … [Read more...]
Travel: The Welcome Back Chapter
We picked Brian up from his Foods from Chile adventure at the local airport on Sunday afternoon. Brian's flight was scheduled to land at 12:15 pm. I decided we would still go to church service and Sunday School that Sunday morning. The church is closer to the airport than the … [Read more...]
Road Trip Checklist | Car Maintenance and What to Pack
Before You Hit the Road, Pack: The Essential Road Trip Checklist Road trips aren’t for everyone, but if you’re the type who enjoys the journey as much as the destination, hitting the road is a great way to spend a vacation. But before you hop in the car and drive off, make sure … [Read more...]
Introducing Foods from Chile’s Next Top Blogger
If you haven't already heard, I recently won the "Next Top Blogger" contest sponsored by Foods from Chile. I cannot even begin to express how excited I am at the amazing opportunity to experience Chile and to share my experiences here with you. Before signing up for this … [Read more...]
Recap LEGO KidsFest Richmond, VA
We had the opportunity to take the kids to Richmond, VA to the LEGO KidsFest this past weekend. We were surprised by the traffic getting to the convention center but we made it and found parking in the one parking garage I know from Brian's Richmond Half Marathon runs. We were … [Read more...]
Holiday Travel Safety Tips from LifeLock
This holiday season, many of us will be taking trips to visit family. Whether we are taking a couple of hour drive or a cross-country flight, our focus on the trip can often mean that we leave our guards down. This can lead us to be vulnerable to predators looking to steal our … [Read more...]
Does Your Car Make You Ready for Holiday Travel?
Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Kia Motors Are you headed out on the road this holiday season? #kiaholiday We will do some traveling but not as much as in years past. We feel as though we have started to master the routine of traveling with three kids (and … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Checking In at the Hotel Helix
When Beth and I were up at the DC Metro Cooking and Entertaining Show, we had a great opportunity to stay at the lovely Hotel Helix. This quirky little hotel is located right in the heart of the Arts District in Washington, DC in the Logan Circle neighborhood. When you drive … [Read more...]
Turkey + Travel = Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. We are excited share these fun facts about Thanksgiving as you start to get bags packed and meal plans together for next week! Provided by Nationwide Bank What was your favorite fact in the infographic? Leave us a … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Virginia
My sister took all of these pictures except for the last one that some stranger took and emailed to her when they landed. Her dear husband bought her a hot air balloon ride for her birthday ... her dear husband that is scared of heights. She was so excited! I love the picture … [Read more...]