Category Archives: Travel

2 Day West Glacier Itinerary

We just celebrated my 40th birthday with our first trip to Glacier National Park. This time it was a couples trips, no kids along for the ride. So here’s what we were supposed to do, what we actually did, and what I would do differently next time. You can see a little video summary of our trip here.

If this is your first time to Glacier National Park and you only have 2 days in the park, here's what to do!
If this is your first time to Glacier National Park and you only have 2 days in the park, here’s what to do!

West Side vs East Side

The first thing you need to understand about Glacier National Park is that it is divided into roughly the West and East side, connected by the 50 mile Going to the Sun road.… Read the rest

Costa Rica Itinerary: 5 Days in La Fortuna (What to Do, See & Skip)

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My husband and I had the opportunity to celebrate 20 years of marriage in Costa Rica this past January, and it was so dreamy. I had had it on my bucket list for awhile and somehow it kept getting shoved down the list, but I’m so glad we finally made it happen! After researching a bit I came to the conclusion that 4-5 days was not enough time to hit multiple destinations (without running ourselves ragged), so we opted to just focus on the La Fortuna area and explore all it had to offer!… Read the rest

Is Royal Caribbean or Princess Better for Kids? A Family Cruise Guide

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We recently got back from a 7 day cruise on Princess Cruise Lines with our family of six. Having only previously sailed on Royal Caribbean, we were very anxious to see how the two cruise lines compared. I know each cruise line has their reputation, and generally speaking I think Royal Caribbean is known for being one of the best family cruise lines, while Princess is geared a little bit more towards an older crowd. After spending 7 days aboard the Princess Discovery I can now tell you- it’s true! However- there are some really interesting things I learned about sailing on Princess that are actually pretty awesome for families.… Read the rest

How to Celebrate Your Kid’s Birthday on a Cruise

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We recently celebrated my son’s 8th birthday while on a family cruise, and I’m here to share tips and tricks to pull off an effortless celebration even in the middle of a vacation! Celebrating your child’s big day on a cruise can be just as magical (if not more), with a little planning, a pinch of creativity, and some cruise-friendly party tricks up your sleeve. Whether you’re packing a few festive decorations in your suitcase or dreaming up clever ways to turn your cabin into a mini party zone. From themed décor to simple surprises that won’t violate cruise rules , here are my favorite tips and ideas for making your little one’s birthday feel extra special—even in the middle of the ocean.… Read the rest

Best Place to Stay Near Zion with Kids

Our stay at Zion White Bison Resort was hosted, all opinions are my own.

We just got back from our Thanksgiving road trip to Zion National Park, and I can’t wait to share with you the details of our first glamping experience! Have you ever been glamping? Let me tell you, I could get used to that. No unzipping the tent as quiet as I can in the middle of the night and trudging to the porta-potty in the freezing cold- yes please! If you are looking for a “homebase” for your Zion adventures for your family- let me tell you, Zion White Bison Glamping &RV Resort is it.… Read the rest