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  File this one under “Stupid Shit Kids Do.”

Yep. I’m that mom who took a not-quite-3-year-old to see a stage musical. And ya know what? It was a great experience! Those who know me well have heard me sing along …

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 …

I meant to post this on Skyler’s birthday last month, but I just never got around to it. You know how it goes. So, a month later, I’m reflecting on the very …

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 …

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 …

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 more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. —Dr. Seuss At the end of last year, I set some …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As cities and states around the county lock down, and other countries go into full-out quarantine mode, the Schwannema household has decided to get an early start on what might become a …

I dont know about you, but this cold weather has me dreaming of warmer, sunnier days and all of the fun stuff we can do as a family after the winter. And …