Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it...
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Many will say that vacationing with children is just parenting in another city. And while I may agree with this sentiment, I may have...
Picture this. Your family is getting ready to go on vacation. While you typically drive to save money, this time you are flying to...
Nearly 20 years ago, I moved to a small town in northeast Indiana to attend a small, Christian liberal arts school. I quickly learned...
Hiking with a Toddler: Why?
Hiking with a toddler can feel intimidating, but there are so many reasons to get out in nature with your...
Life with toddlers and preschoolers usually means you are never alone. They can be quietly playing in their room and you go into SWAT...
A vacation this spring or summer sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? Before you open up another tab to start searching beach Airbnbs, let me...
I’m here to ease your fears. I’m here to calm your nerves. I’m here to assure you that road tripping with kids doesn't have...
As I sit in the midst of a particularly brutal Indiana winter day, I am dreaming of summer and summer vacations. Perhaps, if you’re...
The summer is winding down. We just wrapped up a vacation. My biggest little kid is officially back in school. The weather is getting...
Recently, my husband and I returned home from our first solo vacation since having our son 14 months ago. We spent 10 days exploring...
The first time our family of five attempted a road trip, things did not go according to plan. Things began to fall off the...























