I’m so excited to announce a new section of the blog! I will be doing book reviews in addition to writing about my family’s travel adventures. The first review will be up Wednesday, May 2. Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been on a little hiatus since December. I love blogging and writing about my family’s adventures, but I was struggling to maintain the balance in my life required to keep all areas of my life afloat. I often compare my life to that variety show act in which the performer is spinning several plates on sticks, trying to keep all of them spinning without any crashing to the floor. The performer runs along the plates and devotes some energy to the plates most likely to fall next. Well, my friends, some of those plates did crash. They had to. If some hadn’t crashed, they all would have.…
When You Need a Little Christmas, Head to Branson, Missouri
I’ll admit, this title may be a little misleading. Just know this–Branson, Missouri, does Christmas in a big way. Branson at Christmas time is…
The Complete Guide to An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City
If you’re looking for a special place to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further than Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Every…
Become a Princess at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney World
One of my favorite Walt Disney World memories is when Kristin became a princess at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. I have been asked about this…
Laura in the Ozarks: Our Visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum
I have been a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan since I began reading her books in elementary school, and I’ve always wanted to tour her…
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Be Part of the Fairytale at Disney World
If you are looking for a great way to meet Disney princesses without waiting in long lines or using your FastPasses, then you should…
The Ultimate Winter Weather Road Trip Safety Checklist
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WeatherProven #CollectiveBias One of my family’s…
Get a Glimpse of the Past at the Jamestown Settlement
If you’ve ever wondered what life would have been like for the first English colonists who made America their permanent home, then you simply…
See History Come Alive at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Have you ever wondered what the American Revolution would have been like for the average family in the late 1700s? Just like today, most…