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What I Wish I’d Known Before Booking the Norwegian Aqua (An Honest Family Cruise Review)

Norwegian Aqua · 7 nights · Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola, Bahamas · March 2026 · Family of 6 We almost missed the boat. Literally. Our Uber driver took a wrong turn and got stuck in a taxi lot, and suddenly there were six of us — me, Scott, four kids, and four rolling suitcases —

14 of My Best Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Family Vacation

podcast· Travel Tips

Traveling as a family is such a gift—but let’s be real, it can also be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. That’s why I love simplifying the complicated so we can actually enjoy the moments that matter. Whether you’re flying, driving, or staying at a vacation rental, a little planning goes a long

Mom’s Frequently Asked Travel & Flying Questions Answered

podcast· Travel Tips

With spring break on the horizon, many of us, myself included, have traveled on the brain. Whether it's a car trip to Grandma’s, a cross-state road trip, or you’re flying off with your crew. There’s a lot to consider for mom when it’s time to travel. What will the itinerary look like? What should

5 Family Road Trip Tips: How to Make Long Car Rides Fun and Memorable

Seasonal Activities· Summer· Travel Tips

Some of our family's most cherished memories over the last few years have come from our summer road trips. What started out as a way to save money, hello expensive plane tickets for a family of 6, turned into a fun way to experience our country's sights on the way to our destination. I have fond

16 Fun Road Trip Games for the Whole Family

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Tis the season for road trips, and with air travel becoming increasingly more expensive and unreliable, more families are hitting the road for long car rides than ever before. We have a 19-hour road trip coming up, so I am sharing some of our family's favorite fun car games. While we allow lots

Best Tips & Ideas for Easy Family Vacation Meal Planning

Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Travel Tips

One of the most frequently asked questions about meal planning in the summertime is, "How do you meal plan for a large family vacation?" It's crazy, you take your family on vacation, and they still want to eat. Plus, now you have many extra people to plan for and around. So, let's talk about the

Magnolia Two-Day Girls Trip Itinerary

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My oldest daughter and I just got back from an unforgettable trip to the Magnolia Silos in Waco, TX. Vera (my daughter) loves Joanna Gaines and looks up to her as they have the same interests. So, when it was time for her to pick her destination for her one-on-one trip with Mom for her 10th

Family-Friendly Minnesota North Shore Road Trip

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We just got back from another great family-friendly road trip in the midwest. You might remember last summer we headed west to South Dakota (check out that trip itinerary here) and that trip helped us realize our kids were great road trippers. So, when it came to planning spring break this year,

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

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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