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Ultimate Family-Friendly South Dakota Road Trip 5-Day Itinerary

We just got back from a whirlwind road trip to South Dakota and y'all, I don't mean to sound bossy but you need to add this vacation destination to your list because I think it's the best kept secret. So, I thought I would share our South Dakota road trip itinerary and favorites so you can enjoy

Anna Maria Island Florida Trip Guide

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We just got back from an amazing week on the Gulf Coast of Florida. We spent lots of time on one of my favorite barrier islands in Florida, Anna Maria Island. Not only are the white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters enough to draw you in but Anna Maria Island is a quaint

The Secret to Simple Travel Packing

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I love to travel. If I had all the money in the world I would spend my days exploring the beauty around the world. Now, getting packed for travel as a family of 6 is a whole other story. How much do you pack? How do you squish it into an amount you can successfully wheel

15 Carry-On Essentials For Adults & Kids

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It's time to fly but what do you pack in your carry-on so that you can enjoy your flight but also keep things simple and easy to manage. If you are traveling with kids, you might also want to know what to pack in their bags. So, let's get to it. What are the 15 carry-on

New Smyrna Beach Florida Trip Guide

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We just got back from a week at the beach and there's nothing quite like spending a beach in a lounge chair watching your kids dig in the sand and ride the waves. All that sunshine and the soothing sounds of the ocean makes my soul feel at rest. How about you? While New Smyrna

Tiny House Family Vacation

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Have you ever stayed in a tiny house? How about staying in a tiny house as a family of 5? Before you roll your eyes and say no way, read on! It was a highlight of our summer! Pin This! We won a tiny house 2-night stay at a charity auction back in February. I had never participated in a

Wisconsin Dells Trip 2017

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We just got back from an awesome old-fashioned extended family vacation to celebrate my father-in-law's 70th birthday in the Wisconsin Dells. Have you ever been to the Wisconsin Dells? It's nicknamed the water-park capitol of the world, not sure if that is true or not, but they know how to do

Caribbean Cruise Frequently Asked Questions

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I got quite a few questions about our cruise so I thought it would pop back and talk about the cruise again. I hope to cover all your questions in this post. Pass the fruity cocktail and let's set sail... You get motion sickness, did you get sick on the boat? I do get motion sick in the car

When You Get A Mouse in The Van

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That time there was A Mouse in the Van. The actual text message conversation about the mouse. Yep. This is how we all felt.] Wednesday morning we hopped in the car for school drop off when I noticed my large zippered bag of almonds