Summer is here and now is the time to take vacation, whether it be some place close or far, more and more famous are opting drive instead of fly, often to save money. A family road trip can be fun and exciting- you've mapped your route, packed your clothes and essential toys. You've got plenty to do and some favorite movies geared up, but what about snacks? In my opinion, the right snacks can make … [Read more...]
Surviving Driving Across the Country with Kids
Recently we completed an epic 5 day event of driving across the country, Arizona to Pennsylvania. 10 states, 5 days, 3 kids, 2 adults and 1 dog. All in one car with three rows. It was interesting to say the least. I have written a few road trip posts in the past, but this one I specifically wanted to focus on some additional tips for longer drives, like over multiple days. These types of trips … [Read more...]
7 Minecraft-Inspired Car Games
It's no secret that I have a bunch of minecraft lovers in my house. If I let them, they'd play morning noon and night. Sometimes it's good to turn off this tablets and do something else- especially in the car. Batteries die, brains get drained and sometimes you just need a change. I have gathered up seven great Minecraft-inspired road trip car ideas that are perfect for those times you … [Read more...]
A Parent’s Guide to Taking Your Kids to Lego Land
Once your kids hit a certain age, taking them to an amusement park can become an annual tradition for some families, and while there are tons to choose from, I'm here to tell you all about how perfect Lego Land is for taking your younger kids to! There are a few locations around the country and this summer we traveled to California and took our 8, 6 and 4 year old to Lego Land for the … [Read more...]
Project: Family Vacation 2014
I'm back! Did you know I was gone?? Yes this past week we spent 6 days in beautiful San Diego; away from the heat, the cleaning and all the other work that life requires. We left Arizona on the day it was suppose to top off at 110 degrees (no thank you) and arrived at the beach at a perfect 70 degrees (yes please). It was amazing! We spent our days doing lots of things, primarily visiting Lego … [Read more...]
