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 […]
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