Tag Archives: travel

The Joys of Simple Vacations

Full darkness had set in as my husband and I stuffed wet camping gear into the back of our Subaru.…

5 Summer Must-Dos in Missouri

The kids are out of school and it’s time to have some fun. Fellow blogger and Indiana resident Lori recently…

5 Summer Must-Dos in Indiana

I love summer. I always have, and now that I have kids, I love it even more! We have family…

Family Trip Tuesday: Walt Disney Hometown Museum

In the Midwest and craving a little bit of Disney? The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is a great trip for…

Travelling Light: A Manifesto and Guide

“Where y’all headed for today?” “France.” “How exciting! And what’s the occasion?” “It’s our anniversary.” “Congratulations! How long will you…

Holiday Stress Survival Guide: 6 Tips to Enjoy the Season

My family and I are off to a rough start health-wise this holiday season. Our family spent the middle of November…

Camping is Good for the Soul, Even if I Don’t Always Like It

I grew up in a family that enjoys camping. I married a man who likes camping. Every year we gather…

The Fuchsia Sock

As we were leaving the hotel and heading our car toward north for home, I noticed a fuchsia sock lying…

What’s in Your Diaper Bag: Packing for Twin Toddlers and a Potty-Trained Preschooler

There is a common ice breaker game played in women’s groups concerning the contents of each player’s purse. It’s an amusing…

Baby’s First Plane Ride — The After

Last month I wrote about preparing for my young son’s first plane ride. I wouldn’t quite classify vacationing with a five-month-old as  relaxing,…