In the United States, between 40 to 50% of all marriages end in divorce, and if you are currently going through this process, it’s likely that you may want some time away to focus on yourself. However, divorce itself can be expensive, which can make taking a trip during this time more difficult. Thankfully, there […]
5 Ways to Enhance Safety During Your Family Road Trip
Family road trips are great ways to bond with your family while having fun on the road. Before you pile up in the car and hit the road, though, there are some important things you need to do so you’re sure that you will all be safe. Have a look at five of these things […]
How to Save on a Fall Road Trip to the Northeast
Are you planning on taking a big family trip to the Northeast and want to make sure that you save money? There are many money saving tips that you can consider to help you out here. Understand that this area of the country is still fairly expensive to visit and follow these steps to minimize […]
Staying Safe On a Family Road Trip
Road trips are a great way to enjoy and appreciate life. However, every road trip has its own set of risks, and you may be anxious about traveling with your children or family. However, there are techniques to mitigate some of the dangers and ultimately relieve some of the stress that you may be having. […]
How to Plan Your Second Honeymoon On a Budget
Taking a second honeymoon is a great way to get away with your significant other. You can step aside from your other family members to spark your relationship. However, it’s important for many people to take this trip on a budget. After all, between expenses and raising a family, you may not have a ton […]
What to Do With Kids in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, Minnesota. It’s one of our favorite places to “get away” without really getting away. For years, our family has visited Stillwater throughout the year for day trips, afternoon trips, evening adventures. It’s a beautiful, quaint city along the St. Croix river, right at the easternmost border of Minnesota. It’s only about 30 minutes from […]
A Winter Afternoon Escape to Ely, Minnesota
It was a beautiful, spring-like weekend, and I was already up north for a visit, so I took a “grown-ups only” trip up to Ely, Minnesota just for a few hours this past Saturday. No kids for this getaway but after visiting, I can’t wait to bring them sometime soon! There is SO much to […]
Best Family-Friendly National Parks for Your Next Vacation
Spring break is right around the corner, but because of the pandemic, your family’s vacation may look a little different this year. The good news is that there are still plenty of ways to plan a safe getaway the whole family will enjoy. Instead of the normal long-distance travel, cruises, or resort stays, a great […]
How to Get Ready for a Family Road Trip
If you’re thinking about taking your family on a road trip, you’re probably already preparing for it. When your entire family is going to be in the car for hours and hours, you know you’ll need to put some thought in to ensure that everyone stays as happy as possible. Here are some tips and […]
A Perfect 2-Day Trip to Austin, Minnesota for Families
Okay, Minnesota families. If you are looking for mini-getaway for MEA weekend, or for any other weekend or time of year…I have a great suggestion for you. Austin, Minnesota! Austin is about 90 minutes directly south of the Twin Cities, and is probably best known for being home to Hormel Foods and the famous SPAM […]
Relax at Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Austin, Minnesota
We recently headed to Austin, Minnesota for a much-needed weekend getaway, and oh my gosh, we had such a fun, relaxing visit! (See my full review here!) Have you ever been to Austin, Minnesota? It’s about 90 minutes south of the Twin Cities, and it is home of Hormel Foods and the SPAM Museum. We […]
Top 5 ways to Mini-Vacation
We Need Vacation The daily stress of modern life is one that we can never seem to get away from. School, work, parenting, outbreaks of disease, paying bills, the list of sources of stress seems almost endless. This stress can accumulate, and lead to health problems such as heart disease, lowered immunity, increased risk of […]
4 Super Affordable Family Spring Break Vacations
With spring break right around the corner, many families are scrambling to find the best possible vacation spots that work for their budget. The good news is that a great spring break vacation doesn’t need to break the bank. In fact, many Americans are looking to save money on travel this year. According to a […]
Savvy Spring Break: 8 Smart Ways to Cut Costs on Your Family Vacation
About 162.07 million people made up the U.S. civilian labor force in 2018, yet the majority of these workers left a significant portion of their vacation days unused. If you’re reluctant to take a family trip due to money concerns, you can find ways to cut back on the costs of a vacation. Here are eight […]
Holiday Destination Spotlight: Denver, Colorado
The holidays are almost here, and you know what that means – it’s time to plan your winter and holiday vacations. With so many destinations to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one. Once you do have one in mind, you might not know what activities you want to fit into your […]