Stops Worth Slowing Down For From Duluth to Minneapolis/St. Paul If you’ve ever driven the familiar stretch of I-35 between Duluth and Minneapolis/St. Paul, chances are you’ve zoomed right past some incredible places without even knowing it. But tucked along this well-traveled route you’ll find surprising museums, rugged state parks, cozy cafés, and rich Minnesota […]
Visit Gulf Shores, Alabama in May 2026 and Get a $200 Gift Card
Why May Is the Perfect Time to Visit Gulf Shores (Plus a New Travel Deal You Should Know About) Two years ago, my husband and I went to the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores for our honeymoon — and it’s still one of our favorite trips we’ve ever taken! White sand beaches, warm Gulf water, […]
Our Honeymoon Condo in Gulf Shores: The Perfect Beachfront Escape
My husband and I married in 2023 and chose to have our honeymoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama the following winter. We had heard about it from friends who had visited there and it sounded like a hidden gem – with palm trees, white sand beaches, and unique things to see and do. After visiting we […]
My Favorite Travel Credit Card is offering 75,000 in Bonus Points!
Want to get FREE airline flights and hotel rooms? Plus free travel insurance and other deals? Here’s my best travel hacking tip: Get the Chase Sapphire credit card! I have this card because it’s the BEST travel card out there. It’s probably the most popular one, and for a reason. All the experts recommend it. Why?
Omaha with Teens: Exploring the Henry Doorly Zoo and Beyond
Omaha with Teens: Exploring the Henry Doorly Zoo and Beyond This fall, I took my teens on a long weekend trip to Omaha, Nebraska — and it turned out to be the perfect mix of fun, learning, and quality time together. With teens who are 17 and 15, I wanted something engaging for them (and […]
5 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
5 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Sheboygan, Wisconsin: A budget-friendly Midwest getaway from the Twin Cities! This past August, I joined a small group of Midwest bloggers for a workshop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The city hosted us with free lodging, meals, and activities — and I’m so glad they did. I hadn’t spent time in […]
MEA Weekend Fun for Twin Cities Families (2025)
MEA (now called Education Minnesota) is October 16-17 which means NO SCHOOL for Minnesota students, and there’s a ton of fun you can find here in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here are my guides to local fun and road trips near and far! Highlights for MEA in the Twin Cities: Just Between Friends Kids […]
My Favorite Travel Credit Card is offering 125,000 Points to Sign Up!
Want to get FREE airline flights and hotel rooms? Plus free travel insurance and other deals? Here’s my best travel hacking tip: Get the Chase Sapphire credit card! I have this card because it’s the BEST travel card out there. It’s probably the most popular one, and for a reason. All the experts recommend it. Why?
Navigating MSP: A Game-Changer for Special Needs Families
Parents in the Twin Cities! Are you flying with a special-needs child for the first time? Worried about how your child will handle their first flight? Let’s be real—traveling is stressful enough, but when you add autism, sensory sensitivities or other special needs into the mix, it can feel downright impossible. That’s why I’m so […]
Free Printable Road Trip Activities for Kids
Check this out! You can download a FREE 6-page Printable Road Trip Activities Set right now! This 6-page freebie has 5 different activities kids (or anyone) can play while riding in the car on road trips! Road Trip Word Search Road Trip Scavenger Hunt What is in the Back of the Truck? License Plate Coloring Game […]
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