No longer posting on IG or FB, I want a place to hold a few photos and thought you, Reader, might like to see what we’ve been up to. Here’s an old fashion blog post and a few updates. In March, we drove up to Lisle, IL, to check out Universal Technical Institute, where Clark […]
Category Archives: Travel
Niagara Falls with Kids
Looking for adventure, time in nature, a cool poncho? Look no further. Niagara Falls has it all. This summer (2022), my family and I traveled up to Niagara Falls for a quick, fun two-day trip. What follows are some of the things we loved and a few helpful tips for those who might be looking […]
A Travel Guide to the Indiana Dunes
My family recently found our new favorite place to vacation. It only took us 13 years to make the 3.5-hour easy drive to Lake Michigan, and while I wish we’d known what a treasure the Indiana Dunes were sooner, I’m so glad we know about them now! I envision this is where we’re head for […]
Off and Away with Chester
Chester Luggage is the perfect lightweight, waterproof, unique, stylish, the list goes on luggage for families who love to explore!
A Family’s Guide to Bloomington, Indiana
In 2008 our little family of three packed up and moved from the mountains of Virginia to the mid-west. Heading in the opposite direction of family and friends, we moved to Bloomington, Indiana so my husband could study Lakota and earn his masters and Ph.D. We figured we’d call Bloomington home for seven years, max. […]
Assateague Island- A Guide to Visiting and Camping with Kids
Let me begin by saying it was REALLY hard to leave the magical island of Assateague. Only the promise that we’d return next year, for a much longer stay, allowed us to somewhat reluctantly head home. Having never been to Assateague Island, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew we’d be staying at a […]
Road Trips with Children- Making the Most of a Long Car Ride
The car’s packed; no one but the driver has leg room. Snacks, books, vacation essentials- check, check, check. The GPS shows twelve hours remaining. It will be more like fourteen. We pull out of the driveway, “Goodbye house,” a little voice says from the backseat. My mind races: chargers, Dramamine, boogie boards, goggles, glasses. […]
A Quick Guide to Tent Camping with Kids
The first time we took our oldest camping he’d just turned three. We traveled and camped our way from Bloomington, Indiana to Rapid City, South Dakota. He was potty training, I was newly pregnant, and when I think about how many times we stopped to use (or try to use) the bathroom, it’s pretty remarkable […]
Plan a Vacation Everyone Will Love
Our family takes a vacation twice a year. Sometimes we visit family. Sometimes our vacation is a long weekend just a couple hours away. Camping, long road trips, overseas travel, I love our time together and a break from our routine. Travel is one of our family’s top priorities. I didn’t always love our […]
Traveling to Greece with Children
We’ve just returned from Greece. Jetlag, the unwanted traveling companion, is messing with us, and while it is so good to be home, we are all missing pieces of our travels. Lavish hotel breakfast spreads with olives, cucumbers, and chocolate croissants (a combo that more than works). 20,000 + steps a day. Little corner shops. […]
Travel with Kids to Southwest Idaho | Must See Sites | Places to Play
My husband and I have decided Idaho is one of the most beautiful places we’ve traveled. Jagged mountains, rolling hills, forests of evergreens- beauty is around each winding pass. Rivers snake through the mountains. Crystal clear lakes are the perfect spots to swim. Idaho is an outdoor lovers place to be. Travel with kids to Southwest […]
Travel with Kids to Central Idaho | Must See Sites | Places to Play
This summer my family is visiting my parents in Southwestern Idaho. This is the second time in three years we’ve headed to see them. Both times we’ve been in genuine awe of Idaho’s beauty. It really is one of the prettiest places we’ve ever traveled! On our more recent trip, my parents took us into […]
Explore the USA | An Adventurer’s Journal for Young Travelers
Our family vacation to Idaho begins in just a few days. We’re heading west to see my folks and sister, to check out Craters of the Moon National Park, Sawtooth National Forest, Redfish Lake, and all the things Eagle and Boise have to offer. Â We’re excited! In preparation for the long plane and car rides, […]
Travel with Kids to South Dakota | Must See Sites & Where to Stay
Have you been to South Dakota? It is a special place for my family. Not only does it hold the plants, animals and material culture my husband has spent the last decade studying, two of our best family vacations were spent in South Dakota’s hills. Why? Every drive is scenic. Sunsets and storms roll in […]
Greek Mythology- Books and Movies Your Kids Will Love
Greek Mythology has it all: heroes, villains, friendship, love, deception, snake hair, sea monsters, really cool shape-shifters, and Cyclops. The stories are captivating. The gods and goddesses lure readers, even the most resistant, into their adventures. My children, thanks to a little strewing, have spent the last three weeks inviting Zeus, Apollo, Odysseus, Percy Jackson, […]