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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 …

One of my favorite ways to pass a sunny afternoon in Nashville is to play tourist in my own town and remind myself of all the beauty, tastes and fun that our …

Travel is education. I’m a firm believer in travel as education. By visiting unfamiliar locales, we expand our worldview, we gain different perspectives, and we expose ourselves to different cuisines and cultures.  …

After seeing Company for the first time ever a few months ago, I’ve become smitten with this musical. I’ve not spent much time with Sondheim’s works; they’ve not grabbed me like so …

For many years, I was a workaholic. I had a terrible time disconnecting at the end of a work day. In fact, there was no real “end” or “beginning” to my work …

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 …

Santorini, the last stop on our Greek cruise, was one I had really been looking forward to. The photos I see online from Santorini are always stunning, and every person I’ve ever …

What is the Disney DAS Pass? Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) program assists visitors who can not wait in a conventional line due to a disability.  The DAS pass does not provide …

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 …

It’s a good thing my livelihood does not depend on me writing consistently, regularly, or on a schedule because I. Can not. Write. Every. Week. Heck, I can’t even force myself to …

The other day, when I was off work, I decided to pick Skyler up from school early to sneak in a few hours of quality time, just us. We started our Mama …

It’s September 1st and you know what that means! Time to board the Hogwarts Express for another year at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Every year on this date, I …

I just finished filling out the paperwork for Skyler’s college savings account. Who knows if this kid will go to college or what the college world will even look like in 15 …

I recently had the grand pleasure of hosting a small Harry Potter night. The idea originated because some friends who were reading the series with their kids for the very first time …

From 1999-2003, I attended the International Baccalaureate program at St. Petersburg High (Go Green Devils!) so for four years, I had a 20-30 minute commute to and from school. My friends did …

I wanted to share the map of Nashville that I share with visiting friends and family. This is what I give to people who are visiting for a weekend, need all-ages activities, …

Reviewing 7 nights on the Celebrity Solstice Cruise to Alaska (Sept 2017)

Do three year olds ever stop talking? From the time we pick Skyler up at 5 to the time he finally passes out after bedtime, he never shuts up. I had fun …