Road Trip Map for Kids

This week we’re leaving on a 17 hour journey south to see some dear friends in Texas.  It’s sure to be a haul, but we’ve survived road trips to Florida twice, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and a handful of nearby states, so I’m sure we’ll make the best of this one too! We like to celebrate like …

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When It’s 6 Degrees on Your 6th Birthday…

So how do you celebrate a sixth birthday when it’s 6 degrees outside? Naturally, drive {north} past the beautiful skyline of Chicago,       And to this indoor 84 degree kids’ paradise hotel, called KeyLime Cove.  And say hello to swim trunks and flip flops for a day or two. Where it’s easy to say …

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Gulf Shores Family Vacation Photo Overload

One look at the ocean, and the thirteen hours of driving in a minivan of six fades. All of the memories and fun that followed are just bonus material.  We spent a week in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with Brad’s family last week, and it was unforgettable.  We spent most days the same as the first: …

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5 Ways to Let Summer Linger

The more summer threatens to leave us, the tighter I want to grasp it. Why are we Americans always in such a rush to jump to the next season, without soaking up the very one we are in?  Not sure about you, but there is nothing “merry and bright” about seeing Christmas displays in the craft …

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How to Maximize Short Family Getaways

As much as we all love vacation time, sometimes a full blown family vacation isn’t feasible. Obstacles get in the way – finances, work schedules, kids’ school schedules, etc. With Brad and I both being self-employed, we no longer have the luxury of paid vacation days (although I think the trade off is well worth …

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Where Would YOU Go On Your 10 Year Anniversary?

Brad and I will celebrate ten years of marriage later this year. TEN, People! Ten with quadruplets – which is really equal more like 25, perhaps even 50! 😉 Marriage is such a gift – one so worth fighting for, working at, forgiving through,  and I’m sure it will be celebrated. Most likely it will …

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Washington D.C. Sightseeing by The Seat of Our Pants

Most people plan an organized trip to our Nation’s Capitol filled with tours, sightseeing, museum visits, and other Kodak moments. However, when we faced with a less than 2 day trip to plan in a little over twelve hours, we were forced to sightsee by the seat of our pants.  We didn’t have time to …

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Remembering the Magic: Our Top 10 Favorite Attractions at Magic Kingdom

Since our Butler Bulldogs fairytale story ended one game short of a national title, I decided to drown my misery in remembering the magic from our recent trip to Walt Disney World. (Still extremely proud to be a Bulldog! What an awesome tournament run!) We had a truly special time as a family on vacation …

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