The Arch: Read the Story of Our Visit My family of five headed out on a road trip in the month of March with a destination of the Gulf of Mexico in coastal Mississippi. On our way down, we took one morning to go visit the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Read on to find out how it went for us and what I learned for family visit tips so you can make the most of your visit to this amazing monument. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for ... Continue Reading...

Recently I took my kids to Valleyfair for the day, but before we headed to the amusement park, we drove a bit further south to visit a candy store. It was not just any candy store. It was a giant candy store! We adored visiting Minnesota's Largest Candy Store. The candy store is located about twenty minutes south of Valleyfair in Jordan, Minnesota. I thought we would be in there for a short fifteen stop, um yeah, I was so wrong. We spent about forty-five minutes in there and we could ... Continue Reading...

Are you traveling to Florida for a family vacation? You should consider an airboat ride, which is both a unique and great learning experience for both kids and adults. My family visited the Panhandle of Florida and we chose to go on an airboat tour of the Apalachicola Bay and River/Estuary System. We loved it! I'm sharing my reasons why Airboat Rides in Florida are Fun and Exciting. I was happy the activity was both educational and entertaining for my whole family. This post contains ... Continue Reading...

An Oceanfront Vacation Rental is the way to go for a fun and frugal family trip to the ocean. My family rented a beach house in Florida over spring break this year. It. Was. The Bomb. We adored it! My family of five had space to spread out because we had multiple bedrooms and two bathrooms. We made most of our own meals. We had our own private beach and yard. My family agrees we would all vote for renting a house on the beach again. There are so many benefits to renting a house on the ocean over ... Continue Reading...

Taking a road trip to Florida (or anywhere else) and renting a beach house? My family took a road trip to Florida recently where we rented a beach house on the panhandle of the Gulf of Mexico. I'm sharing my Road Trip Packing List for a Beach House Rental in Florida to help other moms prepare for a similar family vacation. Every family needs different things, so take my list and modify it to fit your own family's needs. If you are renting a beach house, there are many things to remember to bring ... Continue Reading...

Travel is one of the best ways to make memories with your kids. Children learn so much when traveling, it makes golden lifetime memories for kids (and parents too). However, travel can be expensive. A good and specific plan is needed to accomplish family travel goals. I'm excited to provide Top Money Saving Tips for a Family Vacation Fund. I hope these tips help families reach their most desired vacation destinations! This post contains affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer in the top and ... Continue Reading...

Are you planning a family vacation to Arizona near the Grand Canyon? If so, your family should visit the Verde Canyon Railroad. The ride on this Clarkdale train provides beautiful scenic views and old-fashioned family fun. Read on to learn more about Family Fun on the Verde Canyon Railroad Scenic Railway. This post contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer in the top menu for more information. Thank you!   From a young age, my boys have loved trains. So, when we were ... Continue Reading...