Tag Archives: vacation

I Took a 32-Day Road Trip with 5 Kids (in a Minivan)

Last summer my husband and I planned the trip of a lifetime for our family of 7 — 32 days,…

Family Trip Tuesday: Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio

Editor’s note: read other posts in Mumbling Mommy’s Family Trip Tuesday series at this link. Over the years, my husband…

Why We Changed Our Minds About Going to Disney World

Disney World is touted as the most magical place in the world. I’ve been there. And honestly, it really, truly…

Money Matters: Pack Road Trip Meals to Save Big & Eat Better

Road trips are part of life in my family. About twice a year, we drive six hours to visit my…

Free Fun Destinations in and Around St. Louis, Missouri

I live in a great city for families with kids. St. Louis, Missouri, is easy to get around in compared to…

Free Family Activities in Indianapolis

You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy the Circle City – check out 6 completely free family activities…

Free Fun Destinations in and Around Charlotte, North Carolina

Romare-Bearden Park. Charlotte, North Carolina, is home to many wonderful things to do from parks, hiking, museums, sporting events, and…

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.…

10 Thoughts You Have on a Road Trip with Your Kids

A road trip with kids is a lot of work, but worth it. Road trips can be really life-affirming, but…

Family Trip Tuesday: Spring Mill State Park

Every summer for several years now, my family has converged on Turkey Run State Park in western Indiana to have a reunion.…