Tag: travel
Our Gift-Giving Makeover
I love gifts. I love choosing, wrapping, and giving gifts. I also love receiving gifts. If you follow the book The Five Love Languages,...
Indiana, My Home Sweet Home
I love Indiana. When people ask where I’m from, I quickly reply, “I’m a born and raised Hoosier”. I grew up just south of...
Going to GenCon with Kids? Tips to Make a Game Plan
Mid-August's GenCon is the highlight of the summer for board-game-loving Indy parents like my husband and I. Whether your idea of go-to family fun...
Don’t be a Jerk (The Only Actual Advice I Have for...
I like to think I'm not a jerk, and there are a few things that make me a decent human being. For one, I...
Destination Disney: Before You Go, You Should Know
An avid Disney fan before there were children in my life to justify a trip to the theme parks, I have spent a lot...
Duct Tape, Please?
I wonder if it’s just me, or if all parents would transform from calm and relaxed one second to near batshit crazy the next...
My First Ever Mommy Retreat
"How in the h*ll am I going to mother four children? ME!!" This was the question that gnawed at me while I was pregnant...
11 Days in Europe Without the Babe
Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it...
Road Warrior Survival Tips
For my nonprofit job, I have the privilege of traveling to schools all over the state sharing with kids how they can be healthier...
I Wore Leggings as Pants and I Liked It.
I couldn’t help but chuckle a little this week when the story came out that United Airlines forced two girls to change their clothes...
Yes, We Do EVERYTHING together!
Life with toddlers and preschoolers usually means you are never alone. They can be quietly playing in their room and you go into SWAT...
Travel with your children, you will be happy you did!
When my husband and I met, we immediately connected over our love of travel. We would hop on a plane often as our schedules would...
What I Learned Traveling Internationally With a Toddler
Think traveling to Europe with a toddler is out of the question? It doesn't have to be.
In December, my husband and I packed up...
Why I Don’t Want to Travel for Christmas…Preferably Ever
The holidays are a time to enjoy with family, show appreciation for those you love and maybe sip a holiday eggnog or seven and...