Travel

This year for Spring Break, we are doing a “staycation” as my parents will be in town from NC (aka spoiling the grandkids).  Since we are in Wisconsin, we need mostly indoor activities. Here are some of our plans...

My husband and I were together over a decade before our little guy was born.  In that time, we were fortunate to enjoy traveling to destinations both near and far away.  When it was up to me to do...

If you’re looking for an affordable nearby day-trip, Manitowoc has many great places to bring your family and explore throughout the entire county!  Our family spent ten years living in Manitowoc, so you could say we are experts on...

July...soon it will be a distant memory. It seems as though summer is going by way too quickly, but the arrival of August means one thing: the Wisconsin State Fair! Gates open August 3rd and the fun continues through August 13th. So, break out the elastic pants and gear up for cheese curds, cream puffs, music, rides and animals! In other words, get ready to have some great family FUN!

This is our family's experience at Six Flags Great America from this past summer when we took our family (mostly teens and 1 tween) several times to Six Flag Great America. It’s less than a 3-hour drive from Green...

My husband and I recently enjoyed a three-day getaway to an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, alone. Since neither of us had traveled to an all-inclusive resort we decided to take a trip in February and enjoy a few days...

My 10 year old son and I recently took a roller coaster road trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.  It was just the two of us because with baseball, summer school, and park program this summer...

Summers don’t last long in Wisconsin. So, don’t let this summer pass you by! Here are six family-friendly destinations to consider. All you need is a reliable vehicle, a couple gallons of gas, and an adventurous spirit.

Some people say we are crazy. Many people say they are jealous. I suppose that’s what happens when your family decides to take a year and travel the country during a pandemic. Quick background My husband and I have always been...

Ahhh, the summer family vacation – one of my most favorite types of trips to plan! State parks to hike, lakes and/or pools to swim, new experiences and adventures to be had! Where shall we go this year? Blue...