HONEYMOON DESTINATION ANNOUNCEMENT! As I’ve previously shared, I got married in August. It was a wonderful wedding, but we haven’t yet had our honeymoon. We did a minimoon in Bloomington which was fun and closeby, but we knew we wanted to go somewhere WARM and beautiful, with palm trees, preferably in the middle of winter. […]
18 Unique Things for Families to Do in the Quad Cities
Our family had a fabulous weekend in the Quad Cities! Have you been there? It was our first visit, and was the perfect getaway from the Twin Cities. It’s a half day’s drive away, with many unique things to see in 4 cities between Iowa and Illinois along the Mississippi River. We went during MEA […]
Ice Castles are coming to Maple Grove this Winter (2023 – 2024)
We’ve loved Ice Castles since they first came to Minnesota in 2015. They were in Eden Prairie, then Stillwater, then New Brighton, and now they’re coming to Maple Grove! “The decision to move to Maple Grove comes after careful consideration and a desire to continually improve the guest experience,” said Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird. […]
4 Things to Know Before Taking a Family Road Trip to Nashville
Going on a road trip with your family may be one of the best ways to make some amazing memories. That’s because you’ll spend time together heading out to discover a new place or enjoy one that you know well. To make sure that you have a great chance of having the best road trip […]
15 Unique & Fun Things to See from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Bismarck
Dinosaurs. Bison. Airplanes. And a big OTTER! Those are just a few of the quirky, unique, and interesting things you can find close to I-94 between Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Bismarck, North Dakota. I visited Bismarck in May 2022 with a group of travel bloggers, and we had the time of our life. It was […]
How to Plan a Summer Family Vacation on a Tight Budget
Are you fantasizing about your perfect family trip? You can get the thought from your mind and make it real, even if your budget is tight. And no, you’re not limited to the usual cheap motel staycation. You can cut unnecessary costs with creativity, meticulous planning, and organization without losing out on the fun. Here […]
3 Ways to Get FREE Hotel Stays
Love to travel? How about hotels? And how about FREE hotel nights? Here’s how I get free hotel stays! First, here’s what I recommend: Use a credit card for points to use toward hotel stays! I suggest signing up for my favorite credit card: the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card, and you can get up to […]
New Day Dairy GuestBarn in Iowa – FREE Night GIVEAWAY
You definitely want to enter this giveaway! New Day Dairy GuestBarn is hosting an awesome, RARE giveaway. It’s for one FREE night at their beautiful GuestBarn in Clarksville, Iowa, where my family stayed last year. We had SUCH an amazing time when we visited and you will too, whether you win or book your own […]
From Animals to Oz to Ziplining: Plan this Epic Family Trip to Northeast Kansas!
Late this summer my kids and I went on an action-packed road trip to KANSAS! We wanted an affordable road trip to a midwest destination that we’ve never been to but has many hidden gems – and we discovered many in Kansas! Kansas is just a few states away from Minnesota, but you can get […]
Ten Ways to Enjoy Duluth on a Budget
Planning a visit to Duluth, Minnesota? Here are my tips for a budget-friendly visit! Since I grew up in Duluth and visit family and friends there many times each year, I thought I’d write up a list of ways to enjoy Duluth for less money, especially since many people I know visit there regularly, too. […]
Minnesota is the #2 Best State for Summer Road Trips, According to Study
How neat is this?!? A new report came out from WalletHub about the best and worst states for road trip travel, and Minnesota is the #2 best state in the country! WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics including number of attractions, road conditions, costs and more. The full report is […]
12 Must-See Attractions for Families Visiting Bismarck, North Dakota
I just got back from an amazing trip to Bismarck, North Dakota. If you haven’t traveled there, I highly recommend it! There’s so much for all ages – kids, families, couples, singles, groups – and I’m so excited to share my discoveries with you! Bismarck is the state capital, and is actually part of the […]
Sleep with the Cows: An Immersive Farming Experience at New Day Dairy GuestBarn
I am still blown away. My kids and I recently got back from a weekend stay at the New Day Dairy GuestBarn in Clarksville, Iowa. It’s about 3-1/2 hours south of the Twin Cities, so it’s a perfect distance for a little getaway. And we had the BEST time! The New Day Dairy GuestBarn is […]
Black Friday Travel Deals! Disneyland, SeaWorld, Sesame Place, LEGOLand & more
Planning a trip to Disneyland, SeaWorld, Sesame Place or LEGOLand? I have Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on all of them right now and more! Disneyland Exclusive Limited Time Offer! Save up to an extra $26 with on all multi-day Park Hopper® & 1-park per day tickets. There are celebrations happening in Disneyland from November 12, […]
DISNEYLAND® Resort – Get discounted 2021 prices on 2022 tickets (by November 3rd)
Did you know you can get DISCOUNTED Disneyland® Resort tickets via my special link? YES YOU CAN! But not only that, but Disneyland JUST announced that they’re increasing their gate prices, BUT you can lock in 2021 prices for 2022 for a limited time – NOW through November 3, 2021! There are celebrations happening in […]
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