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For fall break 2024, we opted for a staycation. There were a few reasons we chose to vacation at home instead of jetting off somewhere new for the week: The first half …

We took our Lego-obsessed child down to Legoland Florida for Spring Break and as an early birthday present. But we also have a limited travel budget for the next few years as …

For the first time in 511 days, I went to an airport, boarded a plane, and flew to another city. I can’t think of a time in my adult life when I’ve …

Dakota Confusion My 7th grade geography teacher assigned yet ANOTHER diorama, and while I usually relished a fun, creative, easy project like that, I did not relish not getting to choose the …

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted here, and I do keep meaning to post about the awesome trip to London I took with my dad several months ago, or the week …

Recently, the husband told me his idea for a blog post about the places that changed his life. As he told me about his choices, I started thinking which ones I would choose. It’s …

Alright, fellow travelers, let me tell you about our recent long weekend adventure! My husband and I, along with our closest friends, embarked on a trip down the legendary Bourbon Trail. (It’s …

Exploring Music City’s Literary Gems: Nashville’s Best Bookstores As a Nashville resident and an avid bookworm, I’ve had the pleasure of discovering some delightful bookstores tucked away in our vibrant city. Whether …

10 Surprising Underrated Lesser-Known Family-Friendly Destinations in the United States  Sometimes we end up visiting places we would not have intentionally sought out because we say yes to the unexpected, whether it’s …

Theme parks are my jam. Growing up in Florida, we were fortunate enough to be able to visit them often. Sea World. Busch Gardens. Adventure Island. Universal. Disney. Every year, we’d get …

As I was recently scanning in old documents, I found this short story that I wrote in the 5th grade titled “My Favorite Place.” Immediately, I figured that I must’ve written about …

After a year of not being able to GO anywhere or DO much outside of the house, we were all itching to go and do and not be at home. I needed …

After a month of sickness in the Schwannema household (pneumonia and HFM), several extra crazy weeks at work, and too many late nights and early mornings with the Mooch, the Husband and …

Overview I grew up in Florida with the distinct pleasure and privilege of having a variety of theme parks at my disposal. My parents often bought an annual pass to one of …

We just got back from our family’s first trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and boy, oh boy, what a week! There were highs, there were lows, there was a …

In 2005, my family spent six weeks living in Whistler, British Columbia. My dad and brother flew, but my mother and I drove an SUV full of everything we’d need including four …

I will admit it: my expectations for Legoland were low.  I dont know why I felt this way, to be honest. I did read some mixed reviews of Legoland parks in general …

In New York you can be a new man. – Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now! History is happening in Manhattan …

Oh, Canada! The last third of our trip was doing the greatest hits of eastern Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls. I wish we’d had time to do Quebec City but that was …

Greetings from the road! Literally. I’m typing this from the front seat of the car as justin drives us to Plymouth Rock. Today is Day 6 of our 24 day road trip …