As Halloween creeps closer and closer (see what I did there?!) I know several of you still don’t know what to do. I’ve heard several parents say they want to make the day fun and special. Even more so with everything our kids have put up with this year. Today I put together some Halloween […]
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great Nevada field trips to take your kids to
When you think of Nevada you probably think of Las Vegas. Then by association—gambling, buffets, and extravagant shows. Maybe you think about Reno, the biggest little city in the world. And I’m sure the word “desert” would come to mind if someone asked you to describe the state. To be honest, I’ve driven all through […]
travel journal with free printables
If there’s one thing I love it’s family vacations (and the occasional couples trip when we get the chance). If there’s another thing I love it’s making free printables. And if there’s another another thing I love it’s combining the two. Okay, that’s a lot of things I love and more than slightly confusing. Anyway, […]
joshua tree national park with kids
Joshua Tree National Park was the tenth National Park we’ve visited as a family. When we went at the beginning of Summer it was the first time I’d been since I was a kid! Back then it wasn’t even a National Park yet—it was still a National Monument. Joshua Tree NP is unique because it’s […]
mount rainier national park with kids
A few weeks ago our family drove up north to explore some of Washington state and the Oregon coast. This was a last-minute trip when we had to cancel the trip to Texas we’d be planning for a year. It ended up being just what our family needed though. We loved all the gorgeous adventures […]