Traveling can often times help people see the beauty around them. When new places are experienced there is a greater appreciation of the differences in people, culture and landscapes. Appreciating his surroundings is what inspired my son to write this poem. Still, cold, quiet, calm I stare across the lake. Stress relieving, like a psalm …
As a Minnesotan, I love leaving in the winter for a few days to get out of the cold. One my quest to find a destination AND a good deal for our family, I was able to put together an amazing getaway at a discount. In hopes to inspire others to travel more, I will …
Wood fired Ovens and Pizza have been around since ancient civilization. I have not yet been to Pompeii to visit where ancient ovens have been uncovered, but now will be blessed to have one in my own backyard. We decided to build a pizza oven because we love fires, the outdoors and entertaining. We used …
When I used to think of an Alaskan Cruise I always envisioned that it was for older adults, maybe retirees. My high school friends and I started planning a cruise to Alaska 3 years earlier, and as we got closer to the set date, we realized that the kids would really enjoy the trip too! …
Alaskan Cruise Photos In the summer of 2014 we took an amazing cruise to Alaska with 5 other families. Here are some of the photos from the trip. Be sure to follow my blog to learn more about how we were able to make this happen and ways that we saved money. It was truly …
Our family took a road trip this summer and one of the stops we made was in Nashville, TN. I did my research before we left and found a lot of fun things to do, not only for myself and husband but for the kids too! To save money on attractions, we bought Music …
Guest post submitted by my mom: While visiting the Halifax Harbourside Marriott we came across an outdoor restaurant, called Stone’s Throw that was right on the water with a good view – our kind of place. The nachos looked interesting so we ordered them along with a local brew Garrison Tall Ship Amber Ale. The nachos …
When we decided to take a road trip to Tennesee, we knew that we could not visit Nashville without a trip to the Grand Ole Opry! Our whole family loves country music, especially classic country. It brings us back to our own childhoods when our parents would listen to it and we want our kids …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the United States. It is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains which is a division of the larger Appalachian Mountains. The borders of Tennessee and North Carolina run through this National Park as well as the Appalachian trail. While visiting this National …
This post contains Affiliate links, see disclosure for details. Trip Report-Discount Las Vegas with Mom I have been to Las Vegas many times with my husband and friends. I never even considered a trip with my mom! It turned out to be an amazing time and in case you wanted to plan a trip …