Traveling with Kids

Let me share with you a list of our favorite free or inexpensive things to do with kids in Playa del Carmen! I value working smarter, not harder. I also have to …

I’ve done a terrible job of updating this blog in 2019, but with good reason: In March, I became a Mama to the sweetest little guy, and he’s been taking up pretty …

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 …

It’s taken me a long time to get this blog done, so I apologize for the delay. Buenos Aires was my favorite stop on our South American adventure and is a city …

Chicago may be my new favorite city to visit. It’s a cheap, short flight to two different airports or an easy 7-8 hour drive from Nashville. It’s big (2.7 million) without being …

Two weeks in Verdun: How our family of three spent 15 days in a charming neighborhood outside of Montreal, Quebec. Curious what our family of three did during our two-week stay in …

This past summer, we spent a quiet week relaxing in Beachwalk Resort, Michigan City, Indiana (that’s not confusing, is it?) If you’ve never witnessed the beauty of a Lake Michigan beach, then …

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned while traveling with a child is that we can’t do it all. But you can do a lot! Whether it’s a diaper blow out, a …

This weekend was one of the rare ones where we didn’t have any plans. We woke up Saturday morning with nothing on the calendar, nowhere we had to be. I didn’t even …

Nashville has tons of kid-friendly outdoor spaces. This city is not short on green spaces. But with so many playgrounds in Nashville to choose from, it can be hard to know which …

A lot of people say that “traveling with kids” is really just “parenting in other cities”, citing it as a reason for not going to the places they want to go.  But …

On the hunt for a little fun in Huntsville, Alabama When Skyler was 3.5, we took a little family getaway to Huntsville. Before the trip, we made our ABC list of preferences …

Pacing your trips with kids is important! Planning a family trip can be a blast, but if you’re not careful, it can turn into a tiring marathon that leaves everyone burnt out …

If you want to travel more with your kids, we can help! Traveling with kids can be an incredible adventure, and with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By …

The best family weekend trip from Nashville: Chattanooga!  The best weekend getaway from Nashville is less than three hours away: Chattanooga! A weekend in the Scenic City is the perfect way to …

As most parents likely know, when you visit a new city with your kids, you must plan to visit some parks and playgrounds. This is especially true the younger the children are. …

We have had the good fortune to spend a lot of time in the Windy City. For us, one of the biggest joys of visiting a metropolis like Chicago is the freedom …

South Bend, Indiana. Probably not the first place you think of when you are planning a family vacation. But with a beautiful university campus to explore, a bevy of affordable restaurants, and …

Our family enjoys going out. A lot. On average, we eat out 2-3x a week. This number increases when we’re traveling or feeling particularly lazy while at home. Pre-child, everyone warned us …