If you have been following us for awhile now, you know our family loves to travel! Cruise, Hawaii, roadtrips or the Maldives, we LOVE IT! I have put together the BEST tropical vacation packing list after struggling to figure out what in the world I needed to pack for my Caribbean cruise. So, as ... Read More
Travel Abroad
Airbnb Costa Rica – [22 Incredible Homes] that are Surprisingly Affordable
Pura Vida!! Experiencing Costa Rican lifestyle is something everyone should have on their bucket list. For us, Costa Rica is the country that really kicked off our desire to travel around the world with kiddos in tow. We stayed in an Airbnb on that trip with some of our extended family and it was ... Read More
Incredible Snorkeling in Maldives: Everything You Need to Know
Snorkeling is one of my favorite things to do in the Maldives. Our recent trip to Soneva Fushi we saw everything from sea turtles to sharks (yes sharks) but they are reef sharks and don't want anything to do with us. The country's enthralling underwater ecosystem should be your number one go-to ... Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Finest Resort Punta Cana
Recently we were invited to visit Finest Resort Punta Cana. I always like to be upfront that we were guests of the hotel, but always my opinions are true to our experiences, we don't ever want to lead our readers astray. We had previously visited the Finest Resorts in Playa Mujeres and were pretty ... Read More
Bali with Kids – 15 of the Best Bali Adventures
Bali is must travel destination for families with kids. 10 years ago Mike and I traveled to Bali for our 10 year anniversary and ever since we have been dying to go back with the kids. The Balinese islands are packed with adventures for everyone from crawling babies to energetic older children. ... Read More
10 Amazing Things to Do In Dubai With Kids You’ll Love!
A little over 11 years ago on our way to adopt our son from Ethiopia, we had a 4 day stopover in Dubai. We instantly fell in love with this amazing city and have since returned several times including last year on the way to Maldives. There are so many things to do in Dubai with kids, you’ll find ... Read More
15 of the Best Vacations for Teens + Tips & Tricks
As a mom to 4 teens, I know the challenge of finding a great vacation that the whole family will love including the often addicted to their phone teenager. We have done numerous trips over the past few years with our teens and here are some of our absolute favorites + some provided to us by fellow ... Read More
15 Easy Tips for First Time Flyers To Make Flying a Breeze!
Woohoo! You’re taking your first trip on an airplane. You may be excited about your first flight experience. You may have heard horror stories and you’re expecting the worst. However you feel, some tips for first time flyers will help you prepare for this adventure to wherever it may be, Maui, ... Read More
15 Amazing things to do in Edinburgh – Incredible Sights, Museums & More!
After our weeklong trip in Ireland, I was lucky enough to be able to sneak in a few days in the incredible city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is simply amazing (besides the cold weather) and should be on everyone's bucket list as the city is both historical and simply beautiful. There is so much history ... Read More
16 Amazing Things To Do in Vancouver with Kids
Vancouver is one of the prettiest coastal cities on the west side of North America. We visited this beautiful city last April and loved the combination of nature and a bustling city. Though it is only a fraction of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland area, there is a wide variety of things to explore ... Read More
